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RIP, Xbox 360 Store (2005-2024)
After nearly 20 years, players can no longer Jump In to the console's storefront.
July 30, 2024
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How union-backed 'recall rights' can protect jobs at ZeniMax and beyond
Securing recall rights in a union can't completely fix the layoff storm across the industry, but it can alleviate the impact.
July 30, 2024
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Double Fine documentary's bittersweet epilogue highlights need for safe workplaces
An "epilogue" episode of Two Player Productions' Double Fine Psych Odyssey shows the team reckoning with Psychonauts 2's tense development cycle.
July 27, 2024
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Report: Xbox Game Pass may expand with more subscription tiers
Microsoft could be preparing to play around with Game Pass one more time, with potential ad and cloud-based plans to draw in new subscribers.
July 24, 2024
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Xbox touts new consoles, teases handhelds
Four years in, Microsoft is giving the Xbox Series X|S a console refresh, and potentially eyeing a jump to a new system format.
June 11, 2024
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Microsoft confirms Call of Duty is heading to Xbox Game Pass
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be made available to subscribers at launch.
May 28, 2024
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Report: Xbox planning to make Call of Duty a core part of Game Pass
After a lot of debate about sales and subscriptions, the shooter is arriving on Game Pass.
May 18, 2024
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Microsoft closes Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks and Alpha Dog Games
The developers behind Redfall, Hi-Fi Rush, and Mighty Doom are being shut down.
May 7, 2024
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Mike Ybarra exits Blizzard Entertainment after Microsoft layoffs
Blizzard Entertainment president Mike Ybarra says it's now time for him to once again be "Blizzard's biggest fan from the outside."
Jan. 25, 2024
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Activision Blizzard settles California discrimination suit for $54 million
Impacted Activision Blizzard workers employed by the company between 2015 and 2020 will be eligible compensation from a $45.75 million settlement fund to be established by the company.
Dec. 19, 2023
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FTC suspends administrative challenge to Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal
This likely means Microsoft's purchase of Activision blizzard will go through.
July 21, 2023