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Microsoft ends Xbox Live Gold forever. Say hello to Xbox Game Pass 'Core.'

Microsoft's Xbox Live Gold has been a vestigial limb for some time, but now, Microsoft has finally brought it in line with its current subscription offering. You'll get more out of it too. Say hi to Xbox Game Pass Core.

Windows Central

Xbox Game Pass Core: Price, details, and what you need to know

Microsoft is replacing Xbox Live Gold with Xbox Game Pass Core, but how does that affect users? Here's what you need to know.

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Call of Duty will remain on PlayStation following Microsoft’s purchase of Activision

As the case surrounding Xbox's acquisition of Activision Blizzard rolls on, the company has come to an agreement with PlayStation.

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Microsoft still isn't sure how Chinese hackers got access to its systems

Microsoft continues investigation into how Chinese hackers managed to steal account consumer signing key.

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PSA: Yes, you’ll still be able to play Call of Duty on PS5

Call of Duty will be available on PlayStation for the next decade — thanks to a Microsoft deal.

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What is Xbox Game Pass Core and does it replace Xbox Live Gold?

Leaks have emerged that Xbox could be changing the way it offers online services. Xbox Live Gold may be getting replaced with Xbox Game Pass Core.

‘Call Of Duty’ Stays In PlayStation Arsenal As Sony, Microsoft Reportedly Strike 10-Year Deal

Sony Group Corp and Microsoft Corporation reached a 10-year agreement to keep “Call of Duty” games on PlayStation consoles

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Classic Call of Duty fans are flooding back to Xbox 360 following surprise server revival

Call of Duty Black Ops 1, 2, and Modern Warfare 3 have all seen a significant boost in player count

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July's Windows 11 update could be the solution to your game stuttering woes

Microsoft finally catches up to the fact we've had 1,000Hz gaming mice since 2005.

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Xbox Game Pass Core confirmed as Xbox Live Gold replacement

Xbox Game Pass Core is offering 25 titles at launch, with more following

GamesRadar

Microsoft seemingly won’t give up pushing Bing AI onto Windows 11 users

Testers are getting annoyed by taskbar pop-ups urging them to use Microsoft’s Bing chatbot.

TechRadar

Will Call of Duty still be on PS4 and PS5 when Xbox buys Activision?

The answer is yes. Microsoft has entered into a legally binding agreement to keep Call of Duty with PlayStation. Here are the details.

Windows Central

First Thing: Two dead after explosions on Kerch Bridge linking Crimea and Russia

Road and rail link is only direct overland link between Russia and occupied Crimea. Plus, how we got addicted to weather apps

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Xbox Live Gold reportedly shutting down — here’s what might replace it

A new leak suggests that Xbox Live Gold is being replaced by a new tier of Xbox Game Pass — here's what we know.

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Crash Bandicoot and Tony Hawk could become Xbox exclusives despite new Call of Duty deal

A lot of Activision franchises could be going Xbox exclusive

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Your Microsoft Excel spreadsheets could soon be more off-putting than ever

You'll soon be able to boost your Microsoft Excel spreadsheets on the go.

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Microsoft and Sony enter "binding agreement" to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation

In advance of Microsoft's likely acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the software giant has agreed with Sony to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation.

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Amazon Fire Max 11 review: nice-looking tablet but poor software

Biggest and most premium Amazon slate yet is let down badly by Fire OS and lack of key apps

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What the papers say – July 17

A wide variety of stories featured on the front pages across the UK.

The Guardian - US

Microsoft agrees to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation ahead of Activision buy

Software giant acquiesced after US trade commission expressed concern that Activision Blizzard acquisition would hurt gamers

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Call of Duty will stay on PlayStation consoles thanks to this new "binding agreement" between Sony and Microsoft

Sony has secured a "binding agreement" with Microsoft to keep Call of Duty games on PlayStation consoles.

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MSN Messenger needs to return in Windows 12 to take on WhatsApp and iMessage

With many using WhatsApp, Telegram, and more, it’s high time for one of the best messaging apps to return for Windows 12.

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Gable’s Innovative Platform Connects Employees And Optimizes Workplace Flexibility

Gable Revolutionizes Remote Workspaces with Flexible Booking and Collaboration

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Xbox and PlayStation call a truce over Call of Duty and enter into binding agreement (Updated)

Call of Duty is staying on PlayStation. And Xbox chief Phil Spencer just made it officially official.

GamesRadar

Call of Duty will remain on PlayStation for 10 years after Xbox buys Activision

Sony and Microsoft have reached a “binding agreement” that will last until 2033

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