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Xbox explored acquiring Hollow Knight, No Man's Sky, Rust, and more

According to previously confidential documents, Xbox had its eyes on the developers of No Man's Sky, Hollow Knight, and Rust. But what does this mean for future acquisitions?

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It seems Microsoft sacrificed Xbox Series X sales to build Xbox Cloud Gaming servers

Microsoft is heavily behind PlayStation 5 in market share, and Xbox Cloud Gaming is to blame, according to these FTC documents.

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Xbox internal emails: Microsoft 'positioned' to 'spend Sony out of business'

The hearing between Microsoft and the FTC has brought countless revelations about Xbox's long-term business strategies. And some of these discussions were very aggressive.

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Microsoft was interested in acquiring Bungie and Sega for Xbox Game Pass

New documents show that Microsoft was, at one point, interested in acquiring both Bungie and Sega.

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In true Apple fashion, this vital Vision Pro accessory may be sold separately

A recent report from Bloomberg's reputable Apple leaker Mark Gurman suggests that the Apple Vision Pro might not launch with its top strap at the base $3,499 package.

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iPhone 15 Pro's Action button shown off in these new case leaks

The iPhone 15 Pro models are expected to get a new Action button and these case leaks show where it'll live.

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The fruits of Apple’s labor: Roadmap reveals M3 MacBooks, OLED iPads, and more

Apple has big plans in store for the next year, including the iPhone 15, Apple Watch Ultra, revamped iPad Pros, and the debut of M3 Apple Silicon chips in MacBook Pro models.

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$2 million in stolen iPads, iPhones, Apple Watches, and Macs has man facing 10 years in prison

A man has pleaded guilty after stealing $2 million in Apple products instead of shipping them to their expected destination in Hong Kong.

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Minecraft doesn't have a native PS5 version because Sony was "reluctant" to send Microsoft a dev kit

“I think Sony could have sent the kits to Microsoft just as easy as any other publisher," said Xbox boss Phil Spencer

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Don’t expect the PS6 and next Xbox for a while, says Microsoft

The “expected starting period” of the next generation of consoles is set for 2028, Microsoft says in court documents.

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Under oath, Phil Spencer addresses the future of Call of Duty titles

Under oath, Phil Spencer said former, current, and future Call of Duty games would remain on PlayStation

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Microsoft tried buying Zynga prior to Activision Blizzard deal

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer says the company tried buying Zynga prior to the Activision Blizzard deal, but that ultimately it didn't work out.

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Xbox explains to FTC judge why Halo isn't on PlayStation

Phil Spencer says Halo isn't on PlayStation because exclusives are part of the business, and Halo is a much smaller title than something like Call of Duty.

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FTC vs. Xbox: Sony 'uses revenue' from Microsoft's games to block games from coming to Xbox

During the FTC V Microsoft hearing, Phil Spencer said that PlayStation uses the money they make from Xbox games to block games from coming to Xbox.

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Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer: Microsoft heard Starfield might skip Xbox before buying Bethesda

In the FTC vs. Microsoft hearing, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer indicates that prior to Microsoft buying Bethesda, it heard that Starfield might skip Xbox.

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FTC declares console war winners

US court records now include the last two console war winners

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The next Xbox and PS6 could launch as early as 2028 according to court documents

Console generation 10 could be just a few years away.

PlayStation 6 coming in 2028, says... Xbox

Never mind next-gen consoles. Microsoft's thinking about the next next generation

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Activision reportedly wanted better revenue split before Call of Duty would come to Xbox Series X|S

According to Xbox's Sarah Bond, Activision asked for a better revenue share before Call of Duty would come to Xbox Series X|S consoles.

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The FTC argues that Xbox-exclusive content would be bad, ignoring that PlayStation has had it for years

The FTC says it's worried Microsoft will make Xbox-exclusive skins if it acquires ABK. How ironic.

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FTC vs. Xbox: The FTC claims cloud gaming and Xbox Game Pass are 'the same'

The battle for Activision Blizzard King continues as Microsoft meets with the FTC in court. The FTC kicks things off by trying to convince the judge that cloud streaming and subscription markets are one and the same.

Windows Central

Xbox admits defeat in 'console wars'

The courtroom showdown between the FTC and Microsoft rages on and Xbox says it's "losing the console wars."

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Sony's PlayStation CEO said that it would be 'more than OK' if Xbox purchased ABK, Microsoft responds

According to an email from Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan, he believed PlayStation would be "more than OK" if Microsoft purchased Activision Blizzard.

Evening Standard

Xbox Series X and Game Pass prices to increase

The cost of living continues to bite, with price increases for Xbox gamers and prospective console buyers

The Independent UK

Microsoft, U.S. regulators head to court over $69 billion deal that could reshape video gaming

Microsoft on Thursday will try to gain clearance to complete a $69 billion takeover of video game maker Activision Blizzard in a legal showdown with U.S. regulators that will reshape a pastime that’s bigger than the movie and music industries combined

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