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Xbox leadership addressed Blizzard staff for the first time today, striving to earn the studio's 'trust'
By Jez Corden published
Blizzard Top Microsoft brass visited Blizzard today, and promised staff that it strives to be a company staff can "trust," and wants to help them make their dream games.
Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella admits that pulling the plug on Windows Phone was 'a strategic mistake,' in a broad interview
By Kevin Okemwa published
EVERYTHING MICROSOFT Microsoft CEO talks about leadership, AI, Activision Blizzard deal, and more in an interview.
Diablo 4 is free on Xbox this weekend, but there's a catch
By Brendan Lowry published
Get Slaying Interested in trying Diablo 4? This weekend, you can play it for free on Xbox.
Xbox CEO explains why Activision Blizzard Games aren't on Game Pass yet
By Sean Endicott last updated
The waiting game The deal going through is nice, but what's next?
Xbox's Phil Spencer says Xbox needs to be 'relevant' on mobile
By Samuel Tolbert published
Going mobile Xbox head Phil Spencer says that Xbox needs to be "relevant" on mobile, which is a key reason for the now-completed acquisition of Activision Blizzard King.
Xbox's Phil Spencer is 'all in' if Activision studios want to revisit old franchises
By Cole Martin published
All in Phil Spencer joined the official Xbox podcast today to discuss the Activision acquisition, as well as revisiting franchises from the publisher's catalog.
Readers sent us their wild hopes, dreams, and fantasies for the future of Activision-Blizzard and Xbox
By Jez Corden published
ABK+X With Xbox and Activision-Blizzard teaming up, we asked YOU what you wanted to see from this epic gaming partnership. Here's some of the common themes, craziest ideas, and brightest highlights.
Microsoft News Roundup: Activision Blizzard deal closes, Prime Big Deal Days, and AI chips
By Sean Endicott published
Catching up Microsoft completed its purchase of Activision Blizzard this week. We also saw dozens of deals roll through as part of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
With Activision-Blizzard, the Killer Instinct revival could get some absolutely crazy guest characters
By Alexander Cope published
Xbox Smash Bros. Now that Microsoft has finally acquired Activision-Blizzard, Killer Instinct has the opportunity to bring in new, insane characters and become the Smash Bros. of Xbox.
US tech union praises completion of Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition, says it represents a 'milestone' for improving labor in gaming
By Samuel Tolbert published
The Communication Workers of America union praises Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, saying it's a "milestone" for improving labor in the games industry.
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