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Over 160 Blizzard employees unite for workplace improvements in historic move

The Blizzard Entertainment Story and Franchise Development team has unionized under Microsoft, adding to the existing unions at other Blizzard teams.

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Gamers celebrate as Microsoft bans exploitative bundle tactics

New rules ban bundle spamming and gamerscore grabs, cleaning up the Microsoft Store.

Windows Central

Crucial bug in Battlefield 6 beta gets attention: developers tackle TTK and vehicle balance

Following the conclusion of Battlefield 6's first Open Beta weekend, the developers at DICE have confirmed they're looking into one of its biggest issues.

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PlayStation Just Got The Most Impressive Console Game Of The Generation

'Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2' is debuting on PlayStation 5 alongside a handful of new modes and enhancements, making it the perfect time to check out the most impressive console game on the market.

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This Xbox Game Pass Sensation is "Absolute Art on Every Level," and Just Got a New Enhanced Edition — Oh, and It's on PS5 Now, Too

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 stood tall as one of the best Xbox games of 2024, and now it's on PS5 — with a free upgrade to the "Enhanced" version available on Xbox and PC.

Windows Central

Remedy is 'unsatisfied' by poor sales of FBC: Firebreak and a tiny PC playerbase, but says 'despite the rocky launch, we believe we have a solid game to build on'

The majority of the game's money was made through the deals to put it on Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus, rather than copies sold.

PC Gamer

We could've gotten a Banjo Kazooie cartoon in the '00s, but Xbox was breaking fans' hearts even then: "Microsoft did not see this as something that they wanted to invest in"

At 4Kids, "The loss of the Pokémon franchise left a huge hole, and so began an initiative to develop new shows"

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Helldivers 2 Gets Bombastic Trailer Celebrating Xbox Launch — and It Sure Looks Like It's Teasing a Crossover With Halo 3: ODST

A launch trailer for Helldivers 2 on Xbox Series X|S consoles seems to tease a crossover with Halo 3: ODST.

Windows Central

Helldivers 2 teases Halo 3: ODST crossover as the PlayStation-published hit finally comes to Xbox, studio CEO once again threatens brown trousers: "Please prepare your pants"

Halo x Helldivers looks like a sure thing

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Helldivers 2's newest trailer basically confirms a Halo 3: ODST crossover with a melancholy saxophone

Super Earth; Master Chief.

PC Gamer

Walmart just ripped and tore $25 off the price of the DOOM: The Dark Ages Xbox controller

The DOOM Slayer armoured Xbox controller is on offer at Walmart right now, with $25 off its $79.99 price tag.

GamesRadar

Fortnite Adds Bug Battles — Helldivers Devs Say It 'Looks Familiar'

The community manager and CEO of Arrowhead, the developers behind Helldivers 2, have commented on Fortnite's bug-themed season.

Windows Central

New Xbox Insider Update Fixes This Annoying Game Library Issue — I Hope It’ll Be Available for All Console Users Soon

A new update for some Xbox Insiders separates demos from owned games, fixing a long-suffering clutter issue for users.

Windows Central

Poll: PlayStation is gearing up to go multiplatform — which games do you want to see hit Xbox first?

PlayStation is moving away from "hardware centricity" and towards active users, just like Xbox. This undoubtedly means more PlayStation games will hit Xbox after Helldivers 2, what do you want to see next?

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'Battlefield 6’s Popularity Could Be A Big Win For Call of Duty Fans

'Battlefield 6' record-setting weekend could be the kick in the butt Call of Duty needs to return to its best days.

GamesRadar

The GameSir G7 Pro is finally available to buy, bringing TMR thumbsticks to the Xbox masses for under $100

The GameSir G7 Pro is finally available at Amazon. Here's why I think it gives you great value for money versus the other officially licensed Xbox pads.

TechRadar

Don't buy a DualSense Edge if you're after a premium PS5 controller; the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded is better in almost every way

The Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded may have competitive players as its target audience, but it's still handily the best premium PS5 controller.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft brings AI-powered assistance to gaming — Copilot Gaming (beta) and Copilot 3D creative features went live this week

Microsoft is putting Copilot Gaming (Beta) on the Game Bar for Xbox Insiders, while giving every creator access to its new AI-driven 2D to 3D feature (as long as you have a Microsoft Account).

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Madden NFL 26 Leads This Week’s Xbox Drops—But Don’t Miss These Hidden Gems

More new games are launching on Xbox this week from August 11 through 17, including Madden NFL 26.

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Xbox Game Pass Just Quietly Added The Ultimate, Tiny Survival Challenge

‘Grounded 2’ serves up miniaturized mayhem once again.

GamesRadar

The Outer Worlds 2 dev says "it was quite a shock" to get bought by a giant corporation like Microsoft while making a game about how evil giant corporations are

Art imitates life, etc.

PC Gamer

New report lays out Israeli military use of Microsoft services that prompted employee protests and a boycott of Xbox and Game Pass

The joint investigation cites anonymous sources at Microsoft and in Israeli intelligence.

Windows Central

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Will Soon Welcome Dinosaurs With a Paid "Jurassic World Archipelago" Add-On for PC and Xbox

Jurassic World Archipelago from Orbx Studios is a licensed add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 due to launch on PC and arrive later on Xbox, but it won't be free.

GamesRadar

Former Gears of War boss becomes former Diablo boss as Rod Fergusson leaves Microsoft a third time, "sword in hand," after 5 years overseeing the ARPG series: "I'm proud of what we've built"

I look forward to seeing what Fergusson accomplishes at the next studio to be inevitably acquired by Xbox

TechRadar

No, the ROG Xbox Ally won't launch during Gamescom – a new leak suggests its actual launch date is further away than we thought

A new leak has given a better insight into the ROG Xbox Ally's launch date, after a previous report revealed an August 20 pre-order date.

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