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New EU Law Requires Removable Batteries in Handheld Consoles by 2027
By 2027, all portable gaming consoles will need to feature removable batteries to adhere to a newly implemented European Union regulation. The European Council approved this new law on July 10, aiming to establish sustainable battery practices. As part of this regulation, manufacturers must ensure that batteries can be accessed using standard or specialized tools and provide users with instructio…
July 17, 2023, 3:19 p.m.
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Game Pass Core to Replace Xbox Live Gold
Microsoft has confirmed the upcoming launch of Xbox Game Pass Core, a rebranding of Xbox Live Gold, scheduled for September 14. The service will be priced at $9.99 per month or $59.99 annually, offering access to a multiplayer network, over 25 games, and exclusive deals. According to Jerret West, corporate vice president and chief marketing officer at Xbox, "The introduction of Game Pass Core mar…
July 17, 2023, 3:08 p.m.
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Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Nears US Completion
Christopher Dring and James Batchelor delve into the recent developments surrounding Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, as the US deadline draws near. With the FTC's preliminary injunction, request for a temporary restraining order extension, and appeal all being denied, the path for Microsoft to complete the deal appears to be clearing. The signing of a ten-year agreement w…
July 17, 2023, 2:41 p.m.
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Longtime Xbox Executive Major Nelson Departs After Two Decades
Larry Hryb, affectionately known as 'Major Nelson', has revealed his decision to leave his role as director of programming for Xbox Live after a remarkable 20-year tenure. Hryb initially joined Microsoft in 2001 and transitioned to the Xbox team in 2003, where he became an integral figure within the Xbox Live community. In a recent Twitter announcement on July 14, Hryb expressed his gratitude to …
July 17, 2023, 1:12 p.m.
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Tesco Ends Physical Game Sales in UK Stores as Gaming Shifts to Digital
Tesco, a major UK supermarket chain, has decided to discontinue the sale of physical video games in its 2,800 stores. This decision comes as the gaming industry increasingly moves towards digital entertainment. Once the existing stock of games is sold out, Tesco will allocate the shelf space to other products, with the exception of digital points cards, which will still be available for purchase.…
July 17, 2023, 11:40 a.m.
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TinyBuild CEO Denies Using AI to Monitor Employees
The CEO of TinyBuild, Alex Nichiporchik, has issued a statement denying that the company uses artificial intelligence to monitor its employees. This comes in response to criticism following his presentation at Develop:Brighton, where he discussed the use of AI in game development. Nichiporchik's talk, 'AI in Gamedev: Is My Job Safe?' was allegedly taken out of context by some attendees, with sugg…
July 17, 2023, 10:38 a.m.
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Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Receives Unconditional Approval from Turkey
Turkey has become the latest country to grant unconditional approval to Microsoft's proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The approval was announced by spokespeople from both companies, with Microsoft's chief communications officer, Frank X. Shaw, stating on Twitter that Turkey's approval brings the total number of countries approving the deal to over three dozen. An Activisi…
July 17, 2023, 8:02 a.m.
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Microsoft and Sony Reach Agreement on Call of Duty's Future on PlayStation
In a significant development, Microsoft has announced that it has entered into a binding agreement with Sony to ensure the continued availability of Call of Duty on PlayStation. This move addresses a major concern surrounding Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, revealed the agreement on Twitter, stating that the two companies have signed a deal to …
July 16, 2023, 3:47 p.m.
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US Court Rejects FTC's Bid to Halt Microsoft-Activision Deal
In a significant blow to the Federal Trade Commission, its emergency appeal to block the impending $68.7 billion Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger has been rejected by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal. This decision comes after a US District Judge denied the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction and an extension of a temporary restraining order, effectively ending the regulator's chances…
July 15, 2023, 1:08 p.m.
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Genshin Impact Faces Allegations of Late Payments to Voice Actors
Brandon Winckler, a voice actor known for roles in Master Detective Archives: Rain Code and Monster Hunter: Rise, has publicly accused Genshin Impact of failing to pay him for his work on the game. According to Winckler, he has been waiting for months to receive payment, despite sending multiple emails to the relevant parties. Winckler expressed his frustration on Twitter, stating that it is inex…
July 14, 2023, 8:37 p.m.