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Microsoft Reveals More Changes for Xbox as Activision Blizzard CEO Steps Down

Following the confirmed departure of controversial Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, Microsoft is restructuring its new Xbox game studio.

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Game Pass Won't Receive Major Activision/Blizzard Games Until Next Year

While it finalizes its acquistion of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft has confirmed that the company's games will not appear on Game Pass for a while.

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Activision Blizzard Will Possibly Add Latest Games to Xbox Game Pass in 2024

With Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard, numerous titles may appear on next year’s Xbox Game Pass.

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Microsoft to Finalize Purchase of Activision Blizzard Next Week

After many hurdles to clear, it appears that Microsoft will finally be able to seal the deal on its purchase of Activision Blizzard.

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10 Games That Had Their ESRB Ratings Changed (& Why)

The Mega Man Legacy Collection, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and Undertale are only a few of the games that received sudden ESRB rating changes.

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10 Classic Spider-Man Games That Need Remakes

Games as diverse as Capcom Vs. Marvel and Sega's early 2000s Spider-Man games would be game-changers if developers remade them for modern consoles.

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10 Most Important Mergers & Acquisitions In Video Game History

The gaming industry has a long history of companies being bought, sometimes for huge amounts. Some, like Microsoft, have become true giants.

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Microsoft/Activision Deal Gets Greenlight In U.S. Court Ruling

Microsoft gets the green light to move forward with its acquisition of Activision Blizzard after the court rules against the FTC.

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10 Most Unfair Deaths In Classic Adventure Games

Classic graphic adventure games are notorious for their cheap, surprising, and frequently random-seeming deaths.

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10 '90s PC Games That Deserve Modern Remakes

The '90s saw the release of many landmark PC games, several of which could do well with a modern remake, such as Sam & Max Hit the Road.

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10 Video Game Sequels The Original Creators Hated

Video game creators don't always love what happens when corporate interests mean adding needless sequels.

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Guitar Hero's Big Return Flopped, but Rhythm Games Still Have a Place in Gaming

Guitar Hero revolutionized rhythm games, but oversaturation killed the franchise. However, the series is too amazing to stay dead forever.

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10 Harshest Anti-Piracy Features In Gaming

Some video game developers incorporate cold-blooded penalties for piracy.

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10 Broken Games Worth Checking Out

The appeal of "broken" games is that even though they may be imperfect, they can still offer fans an exciting gaming experience.

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Activision Blizzard Forced to Pay $35 Million for Harassment and Other Violations

Video game developer Activision Blizzard settles its workplace harassment lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for $35 million.

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10 Most Broken Games On Release, Ranked

Whatever the cause, these are some of the most blatantly unpolished and unfinished titles to make their way to either digital or physical stores.

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10 Mistakes That Still Haunt Valve

Despite several notable gaming classics, Valve has found itself drawing the ire of fans over the years.

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10 Pitfalls Video Game Narratives Should Avoid

Narrative gaming relies heavily on specific formulas, and sometimes that can ruin the entire experience.

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10 Best Video Games Ruined By Their Popularity

Great games like Assassin's Creed are successful for a good reason, but the amount of attention and popularity they receive can ruin the experience.

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10 Best Modern Graphic Adventure Games

Graphic adventure games provide players with plenty of plot, and plenty of puzzles.

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