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Microsoft To Lay Off 1,900 People After Activision Gaming Buyout
Microsoft is laying off 1,900 people, or eight percent of staff, from its gaming division as it consolidates the blockbuster buyout of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard.
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Gaming in 2023: Diablo IV, Spider-Man 2 Release Date, Microsoft's Activision Takeover Woes and More
The first half of 2023 has already been impressive with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Hogwarts Legacy. On this week's Orbital podcast, we discuss our favourite picks from the June games showcases, Diablo IV's pros and cons, and our favourite games coming in the near future. We once again muse about how Microsoft's acquisition of Act...
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Microsoft Activision Deal: Firm Said to Offer EU Concessions Soon to Secure Early Clearance
Microsoft is said to offer EU regulators with antitrust remedies soon, as part of the company's efforts to avoid formal objections to its $69 billion bid (roughly Rs. 56,350 crore) to acquire Activision Blizzard. The Redmond company's remedy is said to consist mainly of a 10-year licensing deal to PlayStation owner Sony, ahead of the scheduled Apri...
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Xbox One Has Sold Less Than Half of PS4 in Its Lifetime, Microsoft Confirms
Xbox One has sold less than half amount of Sony’s PS4 in its lifetime. Microsoft revealed the same in its latest court documents, as it battles the Brazilian competition authority to approve the Activision Blizzard acquisition. Microsoft has not reported Xbox One sales numbers since 2015.
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Microsoft To Lay Off 1,900 People After Activision Gaming Buyout
Microsoft is laying off 1,900 people, or eight percent of staff, from its gaming division as it consolidates the blockbuster buyout of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard.
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Gaming in 2023: Diablo IV, Spider-Man 2 Release Date, Microsoft's Activision Takeover Woes and More
The first half of 2023 has already been impressive with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Hogwarts Legacy. On this week's Orbital podcast, we discuss our favourite picks from the June games showcases, Diablo IV's pros and cons, and our favourite games coming in the near future. We once again muse about how Microsoft's acquisition of Act...
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Microsoft Activision Deal: Firm Said to Offer EU Concessions Soon to Secure Early Clearance
Microsoft is said to offer EU regulators with antitrust remedies soon, as part of the company's efforts to avoid formal objections to its $69 billion bid (roughly Rs. 56,350 crore) to acquire Activision Blizzard. The Redmond company's remedy is said to consist mainly of a 10-year licensing deal to PlayStation owner Sony, ahead of the scheduled Apri...
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Xbox One Has Sold Less Than Half of PS4 in Its Lifetime, Microsoft Confirms
Xbox One has sold less than half amount of Sony’s PS4 in its lifetime. Microsoft revealed the same in its latest court documents, as it battles the Brazilian competition authority to approve the Activision Blizzard acquisition. Microsoft has not reported Xbox One sales numbers since 2015.
