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Xbox and Blizard detail Gamescom 2024 plans with hands-on demos, live shows, free prizes, and more on Avowed, Starfield, and Indiana Jones
By Zachary Boddy published
Xbox @ Gamescom Gamescom 2024 will give us new looks at dozens of games, and Xbox and Activision Blizzard will have big presences during the 3-day convention.
Xbox FY24 Q4 gaming revenue up 44% year-over-year, mostly thanks to the Activision Blizzard acquisition
By Samuel Tolbert published
💸 Microsoft shared its financial results for FY24 Q4, revealing that gaming revenue is up 44% year-over-year thanks to the acquisition of Activision Blizzard King.
Activision releases open source data for one of Call of Duty: Warzone's biggest maps — here's why it matters
By Samuel Tolbert published
Open source Activision is sharing open source data for the Call of Duty: Warzone map Caldera, allowing game developers and researchers access for collaboration and technical analysis.
Overwatch 2 is testing a 6v6 return, but that alone won't fix the game's biggest problem
By Brendan Lowry published
🤔🤔🤔 Blizzard is officially bringing 6v6 back to Overwatch 2 for testing, but regardless of the game's format, deeper changes are needed for the tank role.
SAG-AFTRA video game actors go on strike, citing AI concerns
By Samuel Tolbert published
STRIKE SAG-AFTRA calls a strike for video game actors, citing companies' unwillingness to forge a deal for AI protections.
Overwatch 2's new hero Space Ranger is Juno and is crash-landing in Season 12, but she's playable this weekend
By Brendan Lowry published
🚀 Space Case Blizzard has officially revealed Overwatch 2's latest new hero: Space Ranger Juno. She's coming in Season 12, but you'll be able to play her this weekend during a "hero trial."
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta dates have been confirmed — here's when you can play it
By Samuel Tolbert published
Beta The beta dates for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 have seemingly leaked, with preorders and Xbox Game Pass users getting access in August, while the open beta begins in September.
Report: Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is coming to Xbox Game Pass in August
By Samuel Tolbert published
N.sane The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is coming to Xbox Game Pass in August 2024, per a new report.
You can play Diablo 4 Season 5 TODAY for one week only
By Jennifer Young published
SEASON 5 PTR Diablo 4 starts the Public Test Realm (PTR) TODAY for Season 5 and you can test the new Uniques and Infernal Hordes activity before it hits the full game. Here's how to access it.
"We have been really pleased." Microsoft Gaming studios head Matt Booty talks shipping Sea of Thieves on PlayStation 5, Xbox exclusives, and more.
By Samuel Tolbert published
🤔 Xbox's Matt Booty discusses reactions to the Xbox showcase, shipping Sea of Thieves on PlayStation, closing studios like Tango Gameworks, and more.
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