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Cheating complaints are piling up in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 just days after the launch of its ranked multiplayer mode on Nov. 21. Activision responded with details about its anti-cheat efforts, but players are voicing frustration over what they see as persistent issues undermining the game's...

Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 introduces a new approach to accessibility with its “Arachnophobia Mode.” Instead of replacing or softening the appearance of spiders, as seen in games like Grounded and Satisfactory, Treyarch has opted to...

Microsoft Corp‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Activision is set to ease the storage burden for Call of Duty enthusiasts with significant changes arriving before the highly anticipated launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Oct. 25. This includes a major reorganization of game files and an innovative...

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday said that the company’s gaming platforms have crossed the 500 million monthly active users mark. What Happened: During Microsoft’s fourth-quarter earnings call, Nadella said, “We now have over 500...

Microsoft Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Activision has released a detailed study examining the effects of skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, revealing that adjusting the algorithm significantly impacts player retention. The Experiment: Testing Reduced SBMM Earlier this...

Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Activision has officially confirmed the beta dates for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, marking a significant milestone for the franchise. For the first time, the beta will be available on all platforms simultaneously, providing a unified experience for players...

A press release announced a new AAA studio Emptyvessel founded by industry veterans from renowned studios such as id Software, Naughty Dog and Activision. Led by CEO and Game Director Emanuel Palalic, along with COO and General Manager Garrett Young, the studio's focus is on...

Around 600 quality assurance (QA) workers employed by Activision under Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) have successfully formed a union named Activision Quality Assurance United (AQAU) with the support of the Communications Workers of America (CWA). This marks the first unionization effort within...

Toys For Bob, the studio celebrated for games such as Crash Bandicoot 4 and the remastered Spyro collection, decided to break away from Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Activision, aiming to recapture its original spirit. In a blog post on Feb. 29, studio heads Paul Yan and Avery...

Blizzard Entertainment, the video-game development studio acquired by Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) for $69 billion, appointed Johanna Faries as its new president, succeeding Mike Ybarra. Faries, previously the general manager for the Call of Duty franchise at Activision, will take on the role...

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT)'s commitment to keeping "Call of Duty" available on PlayStation consoles, even after its potential acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI), was reaffirmed by Xbox boss Phil Spencer during the ongoing Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...

Activision Blizzard Inc's (NASDAQ: ATVI) recently released game, "Diablo IV," has achieved remarkable success within its first week of launch, surpassing $666 million in sales. Although the breakdown of these earnings in relation to microtransactions has not been disclosed, this...

Microsoft Gaming CEO and Xbox head Phil Spencer announced Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) signed another 10-year partnership to stream its games, including Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) games if the proposed $68.7 billion acquisition goes through. What Happened: Microsoft signed a deal with...

Insider Gaming sources have confirmed that the PlayStation 5 Pro is currently in development, and gaming enthusiasts could expect its release tentatively by late 2024. While specific details regarding the console's features remain limited, recently published patents by PlayStation architect...

Any active gamer's heart will tremble with the mention of Activision Blizzard, Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI), the creator of gaming gems like Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Guitar Hero, Candy Crush Saga, and Spyro/Skylanders. Investors' hearts will react in a very similar way, as ATVI did not...