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FTC declares console war winners

US court records now include the last two console war winners

GamesRadar

The next Xbox and PS6 could launch as early as 2028 according to court documents

Console generation 10 could be just a few years away.

Windows Central

FTC Proposes ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Online Subscription Rule

Follows lawsuit filed against Amazon over Prime auto-renewal

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Amazon's 'dark patterns' alleged to have deceived millions of customers into signing up for seemingly endless Prime memberships

Amazon reportedly called Prime's complicated cancellation process "Iliad", a new case by the FTC suggests.

PC Gamer

Here are the six 'dark pattern' tricks that Amazon used to get and keep people subscribed to Prime, according to the FTC

Emotional wording, persuasive animations, and roadblocks to completing purchases are all used to drive people into a Prime membership.

Fortune

New York could become the latest state to ban noncompetes

There's new energy from states around limiting these often-criticized agreements.

Axios

The PS6 and Xbox Series X successor will launch in 2028 according to Microsoft

A Microsoft court document has confirmed that the next generation of console hardware isn't coming until 2028.

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Xbox Cloud Gaming more popular on console than mobile, Microsoft admits

Some surprising information on Xbox Cloud Gaming was revealed during the Microsoft / FTC court hearing.

TechRadar

Sony right to ‘not run the risk’ of sharing PS6 plans if Microsoft Activision deal passes

Activision might not have access to PS6 development insight if it is purchased by Microsoft

Daily Mirror

Microsoft says this week's FTC hearing on the Activision buyout will "decide whether the deal goes forward"

A delay could send Microsoft into a "three-year administrative nightmare"

GamesRadar

Activision reportedly wanted better revenue split before Call of Duty would come to Xbox Series X|S

According to Xbox's Sarah Bond, Activision asked for a better revenue share before Call of Duty would come to Xbox Series X|S consoles.

Windows Central

Microsoft says the next Xbox and PS6 should launch in 2028

According to Microsoft, the "expected starting period" of the next generation of consoles is 2028

GamesRadar

The FTC argues that Xbox-exclusive content would be bad, ignoring that PlayStation has had it for years

The FTC says it's worried Microsoft will make Xbox-exclusive skins if it acquires ABK. How ironic.

Windows Central

Microsoft shows Xbox Game Pass boosts interest in playing new game genres

During the hearing for the FTC against Microsoft and Activision Blizzard, the company revealed some stats on how Xbox Game Pass encourages new game purchases.

Windows Central

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Email reveals PlayStation boss wasn't actually worried about Call of Duty becoming Xbox exclusive: 'We'll be OK, more than OK'

Shortly after the proposed acquisition was announced, Jim Ryan said he expects to see Call of Duty games on PlayStation consoles "for many years to come."

GamesRadar

Bethesda's Indiana Jones game is a confirmed Xbox exclusive but was originally multiplatform

The new Indiana Jones game will be a day one Game Pass drop

Windows Central

MachineGames' Indiana Jones is an Xbox exclusive title

During a hearing between the FTC and Microsoft, it was revealed that MachineGames' Indiana Jones title is an Xbox exclusive game.

Windows Central

FTC vs. Xbox: The FTC claims cloud gaming and Xbox Game Pass are 'the same'

The battle for Activision Blizzard King continues as Microsoft meets with the FTC in court. The FTC kicks things off by trying to convince the judge that cloud streaming and subscription markets are one and the same.

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Windows Central

Xbox admits defeat in 'console wars'

The courtroom showdown between the FTC and Microsoft rages on and Xbox says it's "losing the console wars."

Reason

The Federal Trade Commission's Latest Frivolous Antitrust Suit Takes Aim at Amazon

Plus: Texas’ new anti-porn law, Biden meets with A.I. critics, and more...

TechRadar

Amazon sued over 'deceptive' Prime subscription tactics – here's what it means

Amazon has been sued by the FTC in the US for 'deceptive' tactics around Prime sign-ups and cancelations – here's why.

The New Daily

Prime reason to sue Amazon for catching customers in its web

A high profile lawsuit against e-commerce giant Amazon over so-called “dark patterns” will be familiar to regulators in Australia.

Fortune

Everything to know about the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard hearing that starts today

A slew of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard executives will try to defend Microsoft’s $68.7 billion deal for the gaming company in court this week.

The Independent UK

Microsoft, U.S. regulators head to court over $69 billion deal that could reshape video gaming

Microsoft on Thursday will try to gain clearance to complete a $69 billion takeover of video game maker Activision Blizzard in a legal showdown with U.S. regulators that will reshape a pastime that’s bigger than the movie and music industries combined

The Guardian - US

Amazon duped millions into enrolling in Prime, US regulator says in lawsuit

Federal Trade Commission alleges Jeff Bezos firm used ‘manipulative and deceptive user-interface designs to trick consumers’

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