Several exclusive Xbox games will be soon making their way to rival consoles.

After two years co-piloting the biggest acquisition in video game history past an onslaught of challenges, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer now moves on to his next quest: making Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard worth the hassle.

Microsoft has completed its purchase of video game-maker Activision Blizzard for $69 billion, closing one of the most expensive tech acquisitions in history that could have repercussions across the video game industry.

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One small step for an intrepid crew of 24th century space explorers could be a giant leap — or flop — for Microsoft when the Xbox-maker launches its long-awaited video game Starfield.

Microsoft has struck a deal to make Xbox PC video games available on the Boosteroid cloud gaming platform.

Microsoft’s stalled $68.7 billion deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard has hit a fresh hurdle in the United Kingdom.

A group of video game players is suing to stop Microsoft from buying video game publisher Activision Blizzard, arguing that the $68.7 billion acquisition would stifle competition and reduce consumer choice.

The European Union has launched an investigation into Microsoft’s planned takeover of video game giant Activision Blizzard, fearing the $69 billion deal would distort fair competition to popular titles like Call of Duty.

Microsoft’s $69 billion deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard faces an in-depth antitrust investigation in Britain after the tech company refused to offer proposals to ease competition concerns.

Microsoft has officially sent Internet Explorer into retirement.

PlayStation-maker Sony is escalating its competition with Xbox-maker Microsoft by buying the video game studio behind one of Xbox’s hit games.

Microsoft is paying nearly $70 billion for Activision Blizzard, the maker of Candy Crush and Call of Duty.

Computer security experts around the world are racing to patch one of the worst software vulnerabilities discovered in years.

If you’ve shopped for a new or used car recently you may have noticed that prices have increased.

EA Sports has officially announced the long-awaited return of its popular college football video game series. NCAA Football was last released in 2014, with Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson on the cover. Known for its dynasty and create-a-player modes, the video game series was among the most popular in the world. It appears the series will be rebranded as “EA Sports College Football.” There are still many questions, such as whether the game will include player names and if all schools will agree to participate. No further details have been revealed, but it appears NCAA Football is likely to be released for the 2022 season on Next Generation consoles.

REDMOND, Wash. – Microsoft is buying the company behind popular video games The Elder Scrolls, Doom and Fallout. The software giant said Monday that it is paying $7.5 billion for ZeniMax Media, the parent company of video game publisher Bethesda Softworks. Microsoft said it is buying Bethesda in part to beef up its Xbox Game Pass game subscription service, which it says has over 15 million subscribers. Bethesda games, such as Starfield, which is currently in development, will launch on Xbox Game Pass the same day they launch on Xbox or computers, Microsoft said. Microsoft has new consoles debuting on Nov. 10, the Xbox Series X and stripped down Series S version.

Sony's upcoming PlayStation 5 video game console will cost $500 and launch Nov. 12, the company said Wednesday, setting up a holiday battle with Microsoft's Xbox Series X over whose new console will turn up under more trees this year. Video game fans have been chomping at the bit for the new consoles, and not just because they've been stuck inside since March. The roughly 7-year life cycle of a video game console has been nearing an end. Last week, Microsoft said its Xbox Series X will cost $500 and debut Nov. 10, just ahead of the holidays. A stripped down version, Xbox Series S, will cost $300 and be available at the same time.

The holiday video game console battle is heating up. Microsoft says its Xbox Series X will cost $500 and debut Nov. 10, just ahead of the holidays. There havent been new generations of video game consoles for several years. The most recent Xbox, Xbox One, was released in 2013, as was Sonys PlayStation 4. A stripped down version, Xbox Series S, will cost $300 and be available at the same time.

Kellie Keesee/CNN(CNN) - In the spirit of Halloween, Xbox is handing out new consoles like candy. The gaming giant has partnered with Taco Bell to give away a bundle of Xbox goodies, including a limited-edition console that rings like a bell (get it?) when it's powered on, a redesigned controller that won't hit stores until next month and six free months of an Xbox Game Pass. Not a Taco Bell fan? And if you've given up on eating box after box of chalupas, Xbox will start dispensing codes online for free, too.

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YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. - A woman was robbed of an Xbox at knifepoint by a 15-year-old boy who had agreed to buy the game console from her, Washtenaw County officials said. The robbery happened at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday at Schooner Cove Boulevard and South Huron River Drive in Ypsilanti Township, police said. The woman said she was waiting to meet someone who had agreed to buy her Xbox when the boy approached her with a knife. He held the knife to her throat before stealing the Xbox and fleeing on foot, according to officials. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.