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Microsoft is to Sell the Cloud Streaming Rights of Activision-Blizzard Titles to Ubisoft
It really feels like Microsofts proposed acquisition of Activision-Blizzard is being played out as part of a soap opera. In a quick summary: Microsoft is trying very hard in order to close its $68.7 Billion deal to bring ABK titles into the Xbox family. However, they have been met with several hurdles along the way. […]
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2 Popular Games Leaving Xbox Cloud Gaming this August
Microsoft has revealed the list of games that will be leaving Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming on the 15th of August. So far this month, it’s very light on the cloud games. While the addition of new games to the service is always exciting, it’s important to note that some titles will also […]
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Microsoft Wins Their Case Against the FTC
As reported by The Verge, a California judge has allowed Microsoft to proceed with its acquisition of Activision Blizzard despite FTC’s claims. The decision comes after five days of testimony, and denies the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) request for a preliminary injunction. While this ruling allows Microsoft to move forward with the acquisition before the […]
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Microsoft and Sony Share Their Thoughts on Cloud Gaming
In the recent FTC vs. Microsoft hearings, the future of cloud gaming took center stage. With Xbox chief Phil Spencer and Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan offering their perspectives. Their comments revealed two distinct visions for the future of this technology. Highlighting the divergent paths these industry giants are taking. Xbox, under Phil Spencer’s […]
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Microsoft and Boosteroid Partnership Begins
Update: The first four Xbox games are now live on Boosteroid! Boosteroid is getting Microsoft titles a couple weeks after Gears 5 arrives in the cloud via Geforce NOW. Despite the future of Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard being uncertain, Microsoft is staying committed to bringing more games to more players. Microsoft made the […]
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GFN Thursday: First Xbox Games Arrive!
The day we’ve been waiting for has arrived! Xbox games have started landing on GeForce NOW! Well, technically for this week it is “game” without the “s”, but three more titles are coming next week as the stream of Titles begins. NVIDIA was quick to note that they are starting with Xbox games that are […]
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New Hope For Microsoft’s Activision Acquisition
Last Month, we reported on the news that the CMA had blocked Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. It was a concern for many, myself included, that other authorities and regulators around the world would follow the somewhat misguided views of the UK’s CMA. Thankfully, if today’s news is anything to go by, this doesn’t seem […]
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Microsoft And Boosteroid Come Together
In what is probably the biggest news in cloud gaming history, Microsoft has announced a deal with independent cloud gaming service, Boosteroid. The 10-year deal, announced today, March 14th 2023, will bring Xbox PC games, including Activision Blizzard titles, when the deal goes ahead, to the cloud. Even though Boosteroid has an already thriving library […]
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December Games Announced for Game Pass Members
Merry Christmas, Cloud gamers! December’s Game Pass titles for this month have just been announced and there are plenty to choose from. Available Today Eastward (Cloud, Console, and PC) Welcome to the charming world of Eastward – population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse, discovering delightful towns, strange creatures, and even […]
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Ghost Song is now on Gamepass Ultimate
This Metroidvania style game has just released on Gamepass Ultimate today, 3rd November, for Cloud, Console and PC. It releases with an 84% rating on Open Critic. It is definitely a game to take a look at considering the positive reception. On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath […]
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