Microsoft
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BIG MONEY
UK slaps additional restrictions on the Microsoft x Activision Blizzard King deal
Following the big No stamped on the deal earlier this year, Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard is facing another barrier.
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WIN PLACE SHOW
Microsoft's Phil Spencer candidly admits the company lost the console wars to competitors
Microsoft "lost the worst generation to lose" with Xbox One, says Spencer.
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PHIL DISHEARTENED
Xbox boss expresses "disappointment" with response to Redfall, pledges to continue work on the game
Phil Spencer comments on Redfall's reception among gamers and critics.
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GAME ON
Mark your calendars: Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct set to reveal epic content on June 11
Timings confirmed.
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FREE TRIAL FUN
Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now spread the joy of gaming with five friends
Invite your friends to play, on Microsoft.
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IN WITH THE NEW
Xbox Game Pass expands its library with Redfall, Ravenlok, Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2, and more
Five are coming, five are leaving.
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SUCKS TO BE YOU
Redfall review: A bloodless imitation of Arkane’s best work
Dishonored’s magic is spread thin across a co-op open world where compromise is everywhere
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PASS THE GAMES
The 30 Best Game Pass Games on Xbox and PC [May 2023]
Our top picks of the greatest games on gaming's best subscription service.
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The 25 best PS2 games to play [May 2023]
It's time to take a trip back in time to one of the best generations of gaming.
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THE PRICE OF GAME
Xbox's troubles started way before the latest Activision Blizzard setback
This generation has been incredible for Xbox Game Pass, but the wider Xbox ecosystem is struggling. Can Microsoft get back on track?
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KBM VAMP HUNTING
Redfall: sink your fangs into the game with optimized PC specs and approachable options
For the PC crowd.
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REWIND AND REJOICE
Time-bending action is back: Quantum Break returns to Steam and Xbox Game Pass
Pulled briefly earlier this month.
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HEAD IN THE CLOUDS
Shock! UK blocks Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition
"On this basis, the CMA has decided to prohibit the Merger."
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APRIL INTO MAY
The Last Case of Benedict Fox, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Redfall, others coming to Game Pass
More games for your buck.
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TO THE NETHER
Minecraft Legends release times for all regions
Hoping to jump into the latest Minecraft spin-off as soon as possible? Here’s when you’ll be able to access the game.
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FLAWED STRATEGY
Minecraft Legends review: a cute kid-friendly strategy adventure, but missing the series’ magic
While Minecraft Legends aims to be a kid-friendly first RTS and fodder for Minecraft fans, it's not entirely successful at either. The backbone of something brilliant lurks within, though.
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MOBA FOR DUMMIES
Minecraft Legends could be you and your kids’ next Game Pass favourite
The Easter holidays may have only just come to a close, but ahead of the summer – and those long, school-less weeks – you should remember Minecraft Legends.
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MR WORLDWIDE
PC Game Pass has just launched in 40 new countries
Those in Egypt, Moroco, Ukraine and more can access limited-time rewards if they join up soon.
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CYCLE PATH
2021's best indie is now an Xbox Game Pass must-play
Over and over and over and over – like a hero with a miniature sickle. The joy of repetition really is in you.
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On To New Pastures
Long time Halo dev Joseph Staten is leaving Microsoft after nine years
Staten had recently moved back to Microsoft Publishing.
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NETHER-ENDING
Minecraft movie will release in 2025, starring Jason Momoa
The movie was first announced in 2014.
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A NEW ROUND OF GAMES
Minecraft Legends, Loop Hero, Iron Brigade, more coming to Xbox Game Pass
New titles to dive into.
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CASH HAEMO ROYALE
Vampire Survivors absolutely deserved to win Best Game at the BAFTAs
It achieves more with a handful of sprites and some clever psychology than most AAAs do with infinite budgets.
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PERSONA NON GRATA
Xbox has an embarrassing Square Enix problem
And it's not just that one publisher, either – there's still a big issue Xbox needs to address, Activision Blizzard takeover or not.
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IF IT AIN’T BROKE
The Witcher 3 Next Gen Update: three months on, I’m still not convinced
CDPR is future-proofing its flagship games, but at a cost to today’s players.
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ROLL FOR INITIATIVE
Minecraft Dungeons & Dragons DLC adds Forgotten Realms locations, classes, and more
It even has dice rolls.
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ID BUY THAT FOR A...
Microsoft scraps the $1 intro Game Pass subscription and looks at "different marketing promotions"
A once-great way of getting into Game Pass Ultimate is gone. But maybe it'll be replaced with something better?
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He Said She Said
Microsoft says it hasn't "pulled any games from PlayStation" following recent Redfall comments
Sony has repeatedly expressed concerns over Microsoft taking games like Call of Duty away from PlayStation.
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IT MIGHT HAPPEN
Redfall studio looking into reversing always online requirement for single-player
The requirement wasn't added for insidious purposes.
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LORE AND ORDER
What makes Redfall different to other Arkane games? It’s all comes down to trust
Conversations with friends? No, this isn’t a Sally Rooney novel, but an intriguing mechanic in Arkane’s latest sci-fi romp.
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DELAYED DECISION
European Commission postpones decision on approving Activision Blizzard acquisition until May 22
The decision was original scheduled for April 25.
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GODS MADE BY SCIENCE
Redfall story trailer explains how the town became overrun with vampires
Never trust rogue scientists backed by an evil corporation.
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PARANORMAL FUN
Ghostwire: Tokyo comes to Xbox on April 12 alongside new content update
Xbox Series players can soon use psychic and paranormal abilities to defeat ghosts and spirits haunting Tokyo.
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Exclusive Club
Sony thinks Starfield being Xbox exclusive justifies why it's worried about Call of Duty
Microsoft initially said it had no incentive to make Bethesda games console exclusives.
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Fine Tuning
Microsoft is "confident" that Call of Duty can be optimised for the Switch
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority previously wrote there was no guarantee it would be possible even with Nintendo and Microsoft's recent deal.
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STILL STREAMING THO
Microsoft will not be on E3's showfloor, will instead support the show via Digital Week
No showfloor presence.
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X/S BAGGAGE
The Xbox Series S is the best value in gaming – that doesn’t mean it isn’t also a problem
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S were always supposed to be treated the same, but the reality of that promise is starting to show its teeth – and it's not good news.
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ALIEN MAGIC
Starfield’s latest tease shows that Bethesda is embracing its fantasy roots
On the one hand, their space bound epic depicts a realistic sci-fi future. On the other, it’s got a big swirly thing in it.
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Crafty
Halo Infinite players have made more than one million Forge levels
Turns out you all like to make Halo maps.
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CAMEL RIDING
Minecraft 1.20 Update is now the Trails & Tales Update
Ride your camel across the land.
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IT MIGHT JUST HAPPEN
New report says the Microsoft Activision merger is a go in Europe
The EU Commission is apparently sated, and will allow the acquisition.
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SPACEY
Microsoft is giving away Mandalorian-inspired Xbox Series X/S and accessories
Not a bad looking console, really.
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Taking Off
Microsoft Flight Simulator's latest update lets New Zealand's beauty shine
Plenty of improvements to be found in this newest update.
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MILLYAREENOS
Over 5 million Deathloop players have adventured to Blackreef
How did you spend your time on the island?