Microsoft announces more layoffs, bringing 2024 total to over 2,500
Layoffs have hit Microsoft once again, this time with around 650 roles eliminated in an effort to refocus on long term success.

Brandon Moore
Microsoft and Nintendo agree to bring Call of Duty to Switch consoles
Call of Duty is coming to Nintendo Switch!
Ant Stonelake
Microsoft cut 10,000 jobs, affecting 5% of the workforce of the tech giant
There could be unseen ramifications for Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard.
Ant Stonelake

Five things that will shape the esports industry in 2023
From the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal to the Olympics, here are five key events that will shape the industry’s future.

Slayer

Microsoft enters 10-year commitment with Nintendo over Call of Duty
Microsoft has announced that it has entered a “10-year commitment” with Nintendo to bring Call of Duty to the platform.

Raviprakash Rao

Brazil becomes latest market to approve Microsoft acquisition of Activision-Blizzard
The deal is set to become official in June 2023.
Ant Stonelake

Two Age of Empires streamers have been locked in a match for over 56 hours
What’s the longest ranked game you’ve ever had? Is it longer than 56 hours?
Michael Hassall

Call of Duty titles could no longer be released annually to reignite “franchises’ fortunes”
Bloomberg reports that “high-level Activision employees” are looking to move away from Call of Duty’s annual release schedule in an attempt to reignite the “franchise’s fortunes.”

James Bassett

Xbox head Phil Spencer assures Call of Duty fans series will be on Playstation
Finally a clear answer – Call of Duty will remain on Sony consoles for the foreseeable future.
Dustin Steiner

Will Overwatch 2 and Call of Duty be on Playstation following Microsoft buyout?
With the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, fans are worried about exclusivity and the games on PS5.
Dustin Steiner
