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Our Daniel Rubino chats Microsoft vs FTC on This Week in Tech

Last week was a big one for Microsoft in its pursuit to purchase Activision Blizzard. Our Editor in Chief discussed the progress in the latest episode of This Week in Tech.

Windows Central

New Xbox Game Pass Core subscription to replace Xbox Live Gold

You’ll get access to 25 games including Forza Horizon 4, Dishonored 2, and Gears 5

Evening Standard

Xbox Live Gold is merging with Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft is shutting down Xbox Live later this year and merging it with the established Xbox Game Pass tiers.

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These 3 Game Pass Core features would make it an Xbox Live beater

With talk that Microsoft will soon rebrand Xbox Live Gold as Game Pass Core, here's how it could launch the service in style.

Microsoft is binning Xbox Live Gold and replacing it with Game Pass Core

In a bid to provide players with more choice and value Microsoft is replacing Xbox Live Gold with Game Pass Core as its newest subscription service.

TechRadar

Microsoft ends Xbox Live Gold forever. Say hello to Xbox Game Pass 'Core.'

Microsoft's Xbox Live Gold has been a vestigial limb for some time, but now, Microsoft has finally brought it in line with its current subscription offering. You'll get more out of it too. Say hi to Xbox Game Pass Core.

Windows Central

Xbox Game Pass Core: Price, details, and what you need to know

Microsoft is replacing Xbox Live Gold with Xbox Game Pass Core, but how does that affect users? Here's what you need to know.

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Call of Duty will remain on PlayStation following Microsoft’s purchase of Activision

As the case surrounding Xbox's acquisition of Activision Blizzard rolls on, the company has come to an agreement with PlayStation.

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PSA: Yes, you’ll still be able to play Call of Duty on PS5

Call of Duty will be available on PlayStation for the next decade — thanks to a Microsoft deal.

Tom’s Guide

What is Xbox Game Pass Core and does it replace Xbox Live Gold?

Leaks have emerged that Xbox could be changing the way it offers online services. Xbox Live Gold may be getting replaced with Xbox Game Pass Core.

Will Call of Duty still be on PS4 and PS5 when Xbox buys Activision?

The answer is yes. Microsoft has entered into a legally binding agreement to keep Call of Duty with PlayStation. Here are the details.

Windows Central

Xbox boss Phil Spencer is playing Starfield already, and fans aren't hiding their jealousy

You too can play Starfield early, for the small price of $6 billion

GamesRadar

Diablo 4 digital deluxe and ultimate editions get one Premium Battle Pass for free

Diablo 4's battle pass is set to launch in just a few days

GamesRadar

Xbox Live Gold reportedly shutting down — here’s what might replace it

A new leak suggests that Xbox Live Gold is being replaced by a new tier of Xbox Game Pass — here's what we know.

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Crash Bandicoot and Tony Hawk could become Xbox exclusives despite new Call of Duty deal

A lot of Activision franchises could be going Xbox exclusive

TechRadar

Microsoft and Sony enter "binding agreement" to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation

In advance of Microsoft's likely acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the software giant has agreed with Sony to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation.

Windows Central

Xbox and PlayStation call a truce over Call of Duty and enter into binding agreement (Updated)

Call of Duty is staying on PlayStation. And Xbox chief Phil Spencer just made it officially official.

GamesRadar

Call of Duty will remain on PlayStation for 10 years after Xbox buys Activision

Sony and Microsoft have reached a “binding agreement” that will last until 2033

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FTC loses again, Microsoft is now clear to close the Activision-Xbox deal in the US

The FTC has lost an appeal to reverse a decision by Judge Corley to deny a preliminary injunction blocking the Microsoft-ABK merger.

TechRadar

Xbox's Major Nelson is leaving Microsoft after 22 years

Larry Hryb was the face of the company's Xbox 360 generation, keeping Xbox fans informed using his Major Nelson Twitter account

PC Gamer

After 20 years, Major Nelson is leaving Microsoft

Larry Hryb says he’s going to "enjoy the Seattle summer" and then move on to other things.

Windows Central

Antstream Arcade is coming to Xbox and bringing retro classics from Nintendo and Playstation along

Antstream Arcade is the first third-party multi-game cloud streaming service to hit Xbox, and it brings along with it over 1400 retro games, officially licensed so that you can play classic Nintendo and Playstation titles on your Xbox console (legally!).

GamesRadar

Xbox's Major Nelson is leaving the company

The 22-year Microsoft veteran is moving on to the next stage of his career

Windows Central

Larry Hryb 'Major Nelson' stepping down after 20 years with Xbox

Larry Hryb "Major Nelson" is stepping down from his role as Director of Programming for Xbox after 20 years.

PC Gamer

Exoprimal has crossplay, but there's a big catch

Exoprimal's crossplay currently only works for matchmaking, not for playing with friends.

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