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Microsoft formally agrees to respect Activision Blizzard unionization efforts

Microsoft has formally agreed to respect the right of Activision Blizzard workers to unionize in a pact with the Communications Workers of America. The agreement will be applied 60 days after Microsoft closes its acquisition of the video game publisher. The $68.7 billion takeover requires approval from regulators in various markets and is expected to close by the end of June 2023. “This…
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Persona 3, Persona 4 and Persona 5 are coming to Xbox Game Pass

We didn’t see it coming. Microsoft is working with Atlus to bring the three latest mainline Persona games to Xbox Game Pass. Yes, that includes Persona 3 Portable, which was first released back in 2009 — on the PlayStation Portable. All three titles will arrive in their advanced versions with expanded content, in-game features and more.  Persona 5 Royal will be the first game to…
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Hideo Kojima's next game will be published by Xbox Game Studios

The rumors were true: Hideo Kojima has confirmed his next game will be published by Xbox Game Studios. During Microsoft’s Xbox and Bethesda showcase today, Kojima said there has been a game he’s always wanted to create, which will be like “no one has ever experienced or seen before.” Now, thanks to Microsoft’s cloud technology, he says it’s possible. Kojima…
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Watch the Xbox and Bethesda games showcase here at 1PM ET

E3 might not be happening this year, but Summer Game Fest kicked off on Thursday and today is arguably its biggest event: the Xbox and Bethesda games showcase. The stream starts at 1pm ET, and should feature a bunch of new Xbox exclusives from Microsoft’s many, many…
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Stylish platformer 'Neon White' arrives on Switch and PC next week

Fans of Donut Country creator Ben Esposito won’t have to wait much longer to play his new game. At Summer Game Fest, Annapurna Interactive announced Neon White is launching on June 16th on both PC and Nintendo Switch. Alongside news of a release date, the publisher also shared a new gameplay trailer, showcasing the game’s unusual mix of platforming and card-based shooting. Engadget…
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