Microsoft is buying "Call of Duty" publisher Activision in a $68.7 billion deal. Kotick is expected to leave once the deal closes, according the WSJ.
Even though Microsoft's Xbox group was willing to bend to Apple's demands, it appears as though Apple wouldn't budge.
Whether you have an Xbox, a gaming PC, or both, Microsoft just made a very strong argument for its "Netflix for gaming" subscription service.
Seven years after the launch of the Xbox One, Microsoft is on the verge of launching its successor: The next-gen Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X consoles arrive on November 10. In everyday use, the flagship $US500 Xbox Series X feels like a big step forward from the previous […]
On Tuesday, Apple debuted its 2020 lineup of new smartphones: the iPhone 12, the iPhone 12 Mini, the iPhone 12 Pro, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. The big new feature for 2020 is 5G connectivity, which is a new cellular standard built into each of the new iPhones. “5G […]
Apple’s iPhone and iPad App Store doesn’t allow subscription-based gaming services like Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass and Google’s Stadia. The reason, according to former Apple App Store director Phil Shoemaker, is because “apps that compete against Apple’s services have a track record of problems getting through the App Store’s review […]
With Xbox Game Pass adding game streaming functionality in mid-September, Microsoft is making major moves to create the “Netflix of gaming.” After using the service for several weeks, it’s clear that Game Pass is the most competitive video game streaming option by a mile. It’s not perfect, but it’s a […]
Starting in the summer of 2017, Microsoft made a major bet on a new style of game service: For $US10 a month, Xbox Game Pass provides access to a library of over 100 games. The library includes every game that Microsoft publishes, major third-party games like “NBA 2K20” and “Red […]
This November, Microsoft is launching two versions of the next-gen Xbox: The Xbox Series S, and the Xbox Series X. Both consoles play the same games, but the latter is far more powerful – and far more expensive: The Xbox Series X will cost $US500 when it launches on November […]
Apple refuses to allow major gaming apps from Microsoft, Google, and Facebook onto the iPhone and iPad App Store. The reason, Apple said, is because those apps provide access to games that haven’t been rated by Apple’s review guidelines. “Our customers enjoy great apps and games from millions of developers, […]
This September, Microsoft’s Xbox-based game streaming service is scheduled to launch. The service enables users to play dozens of Xbox games via the cloud, on smartphones and tablets. Any progress made on those games will be reflected on the Xbox when you pick it up there. Better yet: The service […]
For the first time in 10 years, a new “Fable” game is in production. The game was announced on Thursday for Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox Series X that’s scheduled to launch this holiday season. A brief teaser was shown, but it’s unclear when the game is scheduled to launch. Check out […]
Like movies, TV, and music before it, the video game industry is currently going through a paradigm shift toward subscription services. Microsoft’s Xbox has Xbox Game Pass, and Sony’s PlayStation has PlayStation Now – subscription services that offer access to an evolving library of games. Despite the massive success of […]
This holiday season, both Microsoft and Sony are planning to launch next-generation game consoles: the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5, respectively. Though the two companies compete directly in the video game business, Microsoft is going in a new direction: Instead of focusing on the new Xbox console as […]
Starting in the summer of 2017, Microsoft made a major bet on a new style of game service: For $US10 a month, Xbox Game Pass provides access to a library of over 100 games. The library includes every game that Microsoft publishes, major third-party games like “NBA 2K20” and “Red […]
On Wednesday afternoon, the NBA and NFL announced that they will be offering fans free access to NBA League Pass and NFL Game Pass. League Pass and Game Pass offer fans the ability to watch past NBA and NFL games and related content on a web browser or using various […]
Like movies, TV, and music before it, the video game industry is currently going through a paradigm shift toward subscription services. Microsoft’s Game Pass and Apple Arcade are leading the charge, but they’re just the tip of the iceberg. The shift has been majorly beneficial to video game fans, who […]
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