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  • Published on May 13, 2025

    Ninth Circuit Rules In Favor Of Merging Parties In Microsoft/Activision Appeal

    On May 7, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a lower court opinion that denied the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) motion for a preliminary injunction against Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Inc. …

    Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
  • Published on May 13, 2025

    Video Game Companies Send ‘Last, Best and Final’ Counteroffer to SAG-AFTRA on AI Protections

    The consortium of major video game companies that are signatories to SAG-AFTRA’s Interactive Media Agreement have sent what they called a “last, best and final” counterproposal to the actors’ union. The offer, viewed by TheWrap, attempts to address the …

    Source: The Wrap - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 13, 2025

    Video Game Companies Remove AI Provision on Unlimited Digital Replicas From ‘Best, Last and Final’ Offer to Actors Union ...

    The video game companies negotiating a new contract with SAG-AFTRA have issued a “best, last and final” offer to the actors union, which removes some key sticking points regarding Generative AI. The topline changes in this final version of a new …

    Source: Variety - Neutral
  • Published on May 13, 2025

    Xbox Is Now the Betamax of Gaming Consoles

    Summary The exclusive Xbox games era is over, as many are also available on PlayStation and other platforms. Microsoft's Xbox console may be phased out due to low sales, lack of innovation, and cloud gaming expansion. While Xbox hardware may face …

    Source: How-To Geek - Neutral
  • Published on 10:14 GMT

    Former Call of Duty Dev Compares Franchise to The Simpsons

    Summary Chance Glasco compared Call of Duty to The Simpsons, stating that both franchises have run out of ideas. Glasco's last CoD game was 2013's Ghosts, which is considered iconic by many. Call of Duty has faced criticism for lacking fresh ideas …

    Source: Game Rant - Neutral
  • Published on 06:01 GMT

    10 Classic '80s Retro Games That Have Aged Poorly

    Video games came of age in the 1980s, with the decade’s rapid technological progress enabling more complex games with clearer plots and greater room for exploration. Comparing early ’80s titles with those from the end of the decade makes that evolution …

    Source: Comic Book Resources (CBR) - Neutral
  • Published on 10:14 GMT

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Extends Controversial 'High Art' Event

    Summary Call of Duty's High Art event has been extended to May 22. The event was due to end on May 15, but the in-game countdown has now been extended by one week. Fans have blasted the High Art event due to Activision's "obsession" with …

    Source: Game Rant - Neutral
  • Published on May 13, 2025

    Microsoft Hit With Layoffs

    Summary Microsoft announced plans to cut 3% of its workforce. The move, which will affect approximately 6,000 positions, marks the largest round of Microsoft layoffs since January 2023, when the company eliminated 10,000 roles. Microsoft said the upcoming …

    Source: Game Rant - Neutral
  • Published on May 12, 2025

    FTC Loses Appeal in Microsoft-Activision Blizzard 2025 Case

    Big news for gamers: the FTC just lost its appeal against Microsoft’s huge $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This means the deal, finalized in October 2023, is now set in stone. Wondering how this impacts games like Call of Duty? Stick with …

    Source: Yardbarker - Pending
  • Published on May 13, 2025

    Microsoft Undergoes Another Round Of Layoffs, Eliminating 3 Percent Of Workforce

    Summary Microsoft is laying off three percent of its workforce, which represents over 6,000 employees. It's unknown if Xbox has been specifically affected. It's been a time of great change for Microsoft's gaming arm. Microsoft has confirmed …

    Source: TheGamer - Neutral
  • Published on May 12, 2025

    Danny Brown on ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater,’ ‘GTA 6’ and Music’s Moment in Gaming

    Following the announcement of its May 26, 2026, release date, “Grand Theft Auto 6” is sure to drum up speculation as to the big-name musical talent Rockstar Games has enlisted for the highly anticipated video game. Danny Brown is among those wondering. The …

    Source: Variety - Neutral
  • Published on May 13, 2025

    Former Call of Duty Dev Thinks Franchise Has Ran Out Of Ideas

    Summary Chance Glasco compares developing Call of Duty to The Simpsons' longevity Glasco mentions Activision's freedom allowed for success with the franchise Call of Duty has recycled content, needing freshness, despite its yearly sales dominance. …

    Source: DualShockers - Pending
  • Published on May 13, 2025

    Microsoft Is Cutting Its Workforce Once More

    Summary Microsoft is laying off 3% of its workforce, about 7000 employees. Despite revenue growth, the layoffs aim to reduce management layers. The recent layoffs are the largest since early 2023, affecting all company levels. In the last couple of years, …

    Source: DualShockers - Pending
  • Published on 09:02 GMT

    More than 6,000 set to lose jobs at Microsoft

    This is shaping up to be the largest round of layoffs since the tech giant fired 10,000 employees at the start of 2023. Microsoft is laying off 3pc of its staff or more than 6,000 employees worldwide. In a statement to news outlets, the tech giant said …

    Source: Silicon Republic - Neutral
  • Published on May 10, 2025

    Indie developers may save the video game industry from itself

    Subscribe to Freethink on Substack for free Get our favorite new stories right to your inbox every week The bottom fell out of the video game industry last year, though you’d be forgiven if you find that news surprising.  Just two years prior, the industry …

    Source: Freethink - Center-left
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    The Best Video Game Subscriptions for Every Platform

    It feels like just yesterday that Xbox Game Pass launched and everyone thought it was too good to be true. An all-you-can-eat buffet of games, right at your fingertips? Impossible. Now, just a few years later, it seems like every company is jumping on the …

    Source: IGN - Neutral
  • Published on May 10, 2025

    Activision Going After Cronus Zen Manufacturer

    Summary Activision targets Cronus Zen to combat cheating in Call of Duty titles. Cease and desist issued to Cronus Zen makers and other cheat providers. RICOCHET Anti-Cheat system reduces cheaters, improving the player experience. Activision targets the …

    Source: Game Rant - Neutral
  • Published on May 10, 2025

    200 Overwatch devs at Activision Blizzard vote to unionise

    Almost 200 Overwatch developers working at Activision Blizzard have unionised, joining the Communications Workers of America (CWA) after the "overwhelming majority" of workers signed up. A wall-to-wall unit - now known as The Overwatch Gamemakers …

    Source: Eurogamer - Neutral
  • Published on May 13, 2025

    Microsoft Cuts 3% of Its Workforce, Affecting Thousands of Staff

    Microsoft has confirmed cuts amounting to 3% of its entire workforce. CNBC reported that Microsoft had 228,000 employees as of June 2024, and is aiming to reduce management layers across all its teams. Approximately 6,000 employees are affected. “We …

    Source: IGN - Neutral

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