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Microsoft gauging interest for Xbox Game Pass ad-supported tier subscription
A survey suggests that for $3 users would gain access to Xbox exclusives, EA Access titles, and multiplayer
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Can the FTC block Microsoft's ABK acquisition?
Legal experts offer their thoughts on what will happen following the US regulator's lawsuit against the $69 billion deal
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"Call of Duty would have a notable impact on subscriber numbers"
But will it change publisher attitudes towards supporting services like Game Pass?
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Report: Microsoft is willing to put Call of Duty in PS Plus
The company has made another concession to appease PlayStation, Bloomberg reports
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Did Microsoft break its promise to the EU about Bethesda exclusives? | For The Record
The European Union has given some clarification following the FTC's claim that Microsoft reneged on assurances around Starfield and Redfall
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FTC files lawsuit to block Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition
US regulator says it seeks to stop Microsoft from using ownership of leading publisher to harm competition and consumers
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Call of Duty on Nintendo is a sideshow | Opinion
As reports mount that regulators are worried about Microsoft's proposed Activision Blizzard deal, Xbox has gone on a PR offensive
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Microsoft commits to Call of Duty on Nintendo platforms if Activision merger approved
Phil Spencer also confirmed that the franchise will continue to come to Steam
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Zenimax QA workers to vote on forming union
Vote to take place in the next four weeks to unionise as part of CODE-CWA, a first at Microsoft
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Microsoft to increase new Xbox first-party game prices in 2023
The $70 price tag is said to reflect the content, scale, and technical complexity of the titles
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FTC reportedly split on Microsoft-Activision acquisition
Former FTC chair says a deal with concessions is likely as panel of commissioners is split on whether to contest the acquisition
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Microsoft reportedly preparing to defend Activision Blizzard acquisition in US court
Reports have suggested Federal Trade Commission could sue the Xbox firm over proposted $68.7 billion deal
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Report: Microsoft to offer EU regulators concessions in Activision acquisition
The Xbox maker is ready to offer Sony a 10-year licensing deal to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation and get the deal approved
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What happens if Activision Blizzard stays independent? | Opinion
Competition authorities on both sides of the Atlantic seem poised to raise objections to Microsoft’s $68 billion acquisition; what happens if the deal is blocked?
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Sony: Our userbase would not be larger than Xbox if every Call of Duty player abandoned PlayStation
Microsoft and Sony reiterate their arguments over whether the Activision Blizzard merger should go ahead
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Xbox shelved Keystone streaming console because it was too expensive to produce
Phil Spencer says device would ideally launch with a controller at $99 to $129 to be viable
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First Xbox Transparency Report shows over 7m enforcements over six months
General manager for Xbox Product Services Dave McCarthy talks us through new commitment to bi-annual reports
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EU opens in-depth investigation into Activision Blizzard acquisition
European Commission has concerns that Microsoft's purchase of the publisher may hurt competition in console gaming and PC markets
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Xbox changes its tone on Game Pass
The firm’s latest rhetoric around PC, mobile and subscriptions set the scene for why it feels the Activision Blizzard acquisition would be positive for the industry
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Microsoft Game Pass figures fall short of targets
Firm misses projection by 45%, Spencer confirms that service makes up 15% of gaming revenues
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Can Microsoft find its next big thing in China? | Opinion
Stung by failure to sign Genshin Impact, Microsoft turns to China as it works to build out the Xbox software pipeline – but is it just chasing after the one that got away?
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Xbox software slumps as hardware revenues grow
Microsoft's overall revenues grow as CEO Satya Nadella says he is "focused on helping our customers do more with less"
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Microsoft hunts for Chinese games following Genshin Impact success
Popularity of MiHoYo's free-to-play RPG has reportedly added "urgency" to the search
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Microsoft plans to open new storefront, may rival Apple and Google
New regulatory filing unveils firm's plans to create a digital marketplace "which operates across a range of devices"
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CMA calls on the public for its views on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
UK regulator said that open comments can also be provided for its eventual provisional findings