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The Xbox October update adds some useful new console features

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The team at Xbox has rolled out a new update for the console, and users can expect a few new Quality of Life features. The largest now allows users to control the TV volume from the console itself. This primarily works through an HDMI cable, and users can now find the “TV Size” option listed in the Audio and Music section. It’s a simple little addition, but the idea is that it makes it easier for gamers to quickly adjust the volume without having to look for the TV remote.…

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Xbox responds to CMA concerns about buying Activision Blizzard

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Last month, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) decided it needed to achieve phase two in its proposed Xbox purchase of Activision Blizzard. The ruling was highly critical of Microsoft, citing concerns of “a significant reduction in competition within a market or markets in the UK”. Microsoft has now released an official response, following CMA claims that the purchase could hurt Sony in particular if it becomes a Call of Duty exclusive. Microsoft’s response comes after each of the CMA’s points, while also citing industry experts who claim regulators…

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Microsoft Giving Away Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for Life in New Sweepstakes

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A subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs around $14.99 per month, but one lucky gamer in the US will get a free lifetime subscription. It may sound too good to be true, but this is the grand prize for a new sweepstakes that Microsoft kicked off on October 7. Xbox fans can use Microsoft Rewards points for entry, with 200 for a single entry, 500 for every five entries, or 1,000 points for 25 entries. No purchase is required to enter, and fans can receive 25 free entries by…

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Xbox Series X Mini refrigerator is on sale with 30% off

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Each product has been independently selected by our editorial team. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer’s terms. You’ll see plenty of sales over the next couple of months, but if you’re in the market for an Xbox Series X-shaped mini fridge, today is Black Friday. The meme turned out to be a real product that launched at $100 last year, but what appears to be a smaller version could be. I ordered here at Walmart For only…

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Xbox report reveals how much income the game arcade generates

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Xbox Game Pass has become a hot topic over the past few years, and there has been a lot of guesswork about how well the service will work for Microsoft and developers. Although Xbox hasn’t directly provided the public with any new numbers, Game Pass returns for 2021 have been revealed by the organizers of the Brazilian Administrative Council for Defense Economics (also known as CADE). Earlier this week, the group indicated its approval of Microsoft’s proposed purchase of Activision Blizzard along with a document that uses industry data to…

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Acquisition of Microsoft Activision takes a significant step

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The Microsoft Activision acquisition is a milestone, but it also looks ahead to some other potential hurdles and issues. The Microsoft and Activision deal is one of the biggest in gaming history, which means it faces intense scrutiny from a number of angles. The nearly $70 billion deal will give Microsoft access to developers like Infinity Ward, Blizzard Entertainment, and franchises like Call of Duty, Overwatch and World of Warcraft. All of these amazing additions will add to the Xbox arsenal as Sony continues to produce world-class titles like The…

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Microsoft launches website to support Xbox’s Activision acquisition

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Microsoft has launched a new website that offers a range of resources regarding Xbox’s acquisition of Activision. Earlier this year, Microsoft announced that it would acquire Activision for just under $70 billion. It’s an incredibly historic deal for the entertainment industry as a whole, and if executed, it would be the most expensive deal in gaming history. It would give Microsoft control over Activision, developers like Infinity Ward, Treyarch and Blizzard, and franchises like Call of Duty. It will be a treasure trove of content on the Xbox and this…

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The PlayStation chief reportedly met with regulators to discuss the acquisition of Microsoft Activision

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PlayStation chief Jim Ryan has reportedly met with EU regulators to discuss Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision. Earlier this year, Microsoft announced that it intends to buy publishing giant Activision for just $70 billion. This will be the biggest acquisition in gaming history both financially and in terms of its impact. Activision has a large number of top developers in the industry and featured IPs such as World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Crash Bandicoot, and most importantly, Call of Duty. The FPS franchise is not only one of the biggest gaming franchises,…

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New Xbox console design leaked

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Over the past two years, Microsoft has released a handful of compelling control options for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Apparently, that number is set to grow by one later this week, as a reputable Microsoft leak @ALumia_Italia posted on Twitter Sharing a photo of the new Mineral Camo design. This officially licensed wireless controller features a sharp blue design and is sure to appeal to many Xbox fans. The images originally came from a listing from retailer Microplay, which also shared a September 27 release date…

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Rumor dropped by Microsoft about the new Xbox Series X Console

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Microsoft has dropped recent rumors associated with a new model of the Xbox Series X console. Over the past week, a new commercial from Logitech appeared to indicate that a white version of the Xbox Series X could be released sometime in the future. And while that idea has piqued the interest of a number of potential Xbox Series X buyers, Microsoft has now clarified that it has no plans to release a white model for the hardware. In a new message given to IGNHowever, a representative from Microsoft was…

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