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Media Molecule has gained significant recognition as the mastermind behind Dreams. The studio gained recognition through its successful LittleBigPlanet series, with the lovable character Sackboy becoming closely associated with PlayStation. According to studio co-founder Mark Healey, Microsoft was actively pursuing the studio’s acquisition from Sony during its early stages. This led to an interesting encounter involving a drunken proposition. Healey ...

Renowned horror maestro Shinji Mikami has shared his thoughts on the unexpected closure of Tango Gameworks, the studio he established, which unfortunately fell victim to the recent wave of Microsoft layoffs. Mikami, the mastermind behind the iconic Resident Evil series, has an impressive track record in the gaming industry. With years of experience at Capcom, co-founding Platinum Games, and now ...

Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, released in 2017 as a console exclusive on Sony’s PS4, was touted as a significant indie game. After its initial release, the game was later made available on different platforms. In a surprising move, Microsoft acquired Ninja Theory, the Cambridge-based developer, as part of their acquisition spree. The highly anticipated sequel, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, is set ...

Amidst a week filled with intense competition between Microsoft and Sony, it seems that the Xbox platform holder is still facing some aftermath, as it recently revealed the closure of several internal studios. New reporting from Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier suggests that Microsoft’s gaming division is facing more challenges as it strives to reduce costs. According to unnamed insiders, Xbox has ...

In the latest industry news, there have been some developments concerning Microsoft’s Xbox division. Last year, they completed their acquisition of Activision Blizzard and have recently reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Nintendo platforms. According to a statement from Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox and Microsoft gaming, it has been announced that a significant number of positions, specifically 1,900 out ...

Microsoft and Xbox have stated their desire to make gaming more accessible, and Xbox CFO Tim Stuart reiterated this at the Wells Fargo TMT Summit this week. While it’s a “bit of a change of strategy” for Xbox and nothing serious is happening right now, the goal is to bring its “first-party experiences” and subscription services to “every screen” that ...

According to the CEO of Xbox, Sony is not being cooperative in efforts to strike a compromise about Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. One of Sony’s main issues with the $68.7 billion transaction is that it would give Microsoft ownership of the Call of Duty franchise, which Sony recently referred to as “irreplaceable” in a complaint with the UK’s ...

Two new consoles will be releasing this holiday season, with both Sony and Microsoft bringing new platforms to the fray. While we still don’t have information on official prices or release dates, a new rumor has surfaced that may have revealed when to expect Xbox Series X. This came to light thanks to white Xbox controllers leaking online that revealed ...

When Microsoft announced Xbox Game Pass, it seemed like it was a deal that was too good to be true. The company was giving gamers access to over 100 games at the launch of the service, as well as the promise of day-one access to first-party titles for just $9.99 per month. Well, the company delivered on their promise, though ...

Microsoft is gearing up for the launch of the Xbox Series X later this year, ushering in a new generation of Xbox gaming. However, in the lead up to that, it looks like the company will be discontinuing some of the current Xbox consoles that are on the market. The company recently confirmed in a statement to The Verge that ...