Feds Say Activision Layoffs Violate Promises Microsoft Made in Merger Deal

Image: Jaap Arriens (Getty Images) The Federal Trade Commission isn’t happy with the outcome of Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, telling a court on Wednesday that Microsoft’s recent layoffs contradict promises it made to get the merger approved. Warning! Microsoft Wants ChatGPT to Control Robots Next In a letter to the clerk of … Read more

2023 Was the Year of the Handheld Console, and 2024 Will Be Better for It

This past year was a tipping point for the games industry. There have been some amazing, trend-setting releases alongside devastating industry turmoil, including mass layoffs, studio closures, and ballooning development costs. There’s a sense of foreboding entering into 2024, but there’s at least one thing we can glean from the chaos of 2023. The handheld … Read more

Ready to Upgrade? Rumors Suggest PlayStation 5 Pro Arriving Late in 2024

A wave of rumors has engulfed Sony’s premiere fish tail-shaped console, with speculation centering on an upcoming PS5 Pro next year with a beefed-up CPU and GPU supposed to help it swim above any of the other prominent consoles currently on the market. ‘Even AI Rappers are Harassed by Police’ | AI Unlocked An anonymous … Read more

Xbox Boss Confirms No Call of Duty on Game Pass… Yet

Those hoping to see some of Activision Blizzard’s biggest titles make their way to Xbox Game Pass will have to wait just a little while longer. Are Fans Tired of Marvel and DC? Superhero Fatigue at NYCC 2023 Xbox finally sealed the deal of buying out Activision Blizzard last week for an incredible, sense-defying $68.7 … Read more