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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.

Windows Central

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

GamesRadar

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.

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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

TechRadar

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.

PC Gamer

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!).

Windows Central

Xbox's Major Nelson is leaving the company

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

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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.

Windows Central

Exoprimal has crossplay, but there's a big catch

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

PC Gamer

Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family preview ends in August

Microsoft is ending the Xbox Game Pass Friends and Family preview in August, with plans for a worldwide option sometime in the future.

Windows Central

Xbox expected Starfield to sell 10 million copies on PS5 but decided it's worth more as an exclusive

The same figure was also estimated for Indiana Jones

GamesRadar

Xbox's new voice reporting system is designed for "a world that keeps changing"

We spoke with Xbox corporate vice president Dave McCarthy to find out what the console’s new voice reporting feature means for the community.

TechRadar

Everspace 2 developer and Rockfish Games CEO Michael Schade talks Xbox Game Pass

Xbox holds the secrets of Xbox Game Pass deals with developers close to its chest, but Rockfish Games CEO Michael Schade (Everspace 2) had some things to say about the benefits of the deals for indie developers.

Windows Central

Explosive Exchange: FTC Chair faces off against hostile US Congress over Microsoft-Activision merger

The tax-payer funded U.S. FTC hasn't had much luck recently. FTC Chair Lina Khan was accused of "intentionally" taking cases it knew it would lose in a fraught hearing at the U.S. House of Representatives. Watch the clips here.

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Tom’s Guide

Hyperkin Xenon review

The Hyperkin Xenon is a wired controller for the Xbox Series X/S and PC that faithfully recreates the look and feel of the original Xbox 360 controller.

Inverse

Sony Responds to Microsoft FTC Win by Doubling Down on a Trend Everyone Hates

Live-service games? In this economy?

Windows Central

How to get a free $25 Xbox gift card from Samsung

Believe it or not, you can get a free $25 Xbox gift card if you own a Samsung Galaxy mobile phone, we'll show you how.

Windows Central

Xbox deal could be closing soon, Activision Blizzard to leave Stock Exchange

The Call of Duty and Candy Crush publisher is expected to leave the NASDAQ-100 stock index on July 17.

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New Xbox voice reporting lets you record toxic players and introduce them to karma

Xbox is introducing a new voice reporting feature that allows players to record and report inappropriate in-game voice incidents.

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The best Walmart+ Week video game deals for Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation

Walmart's Walmart+ Week video game sales offer discounts on PS5 hits, Switch classics, and fan-favorite Xbox games alike

Windows Central

Despite reports, the UK regulator is NOT backing down over Xbox's Activision deal

A CNBC report claimed that Microsoft and the UK CMA had already agreed to a small "divestiture" to get the deal approved. Turns out that was likely false. Here's what's happening next.

GamesRadar

Xbox wants to catch toxic gamers in 4K with new voice recording report function

Probably go ahead and just record an entire Call of Duty lobby

Evening Standard

Best gaming deals for Amazon Prime Day 2023: PS5 and Xbox Series S offers

From consoles to accessories, Amazon’s got you covered

Tom’s Guide

What does Microsoft’s Activision acquisition mean for gamers?

With a judge rejecting the FTC’s block, Microsoft’s planned acquisition of Activision is one step closer to reality. But what could it mean for the average gamer?

Windows Central

Add some sparkle to your gaming set up with the Xbox 2023 Summer Collection

Designed for Xbox adds a new line up of shimmery and metallic accessories by third party partners.

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