Microsoft Gaming (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Microsoft Gaming" in English language version.

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amt-lab.org

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apnews.com

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bing.com

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bloomberg.com

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"Blizzard's New President Johanna Faries Is a Former 'Call of Duty,' NFL Executive". Bloomberg.com. January 29, 2024. Archived from the original on July 18, 2024. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
"Microsoft's Gaming Chief Is Still Open to Acquisitions After Activision Deal". Bloomberg.com. November 13, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
"Xbox Talking to Partners for Mobile Store, CEO Spencer Says". Bloomberg.com. November 30, 2023. Archived from the original on November 30, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
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bnnbloomberg.ca

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businessinsider.com

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cnbc.com

"Microsoft and Sony sign deal to keep Activision's Call of Duty on PlayStation". CNBC. July 16, 2023. Archived from the original on February 22, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
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cnet.com

"The Outer Worlds 2 Launches at $80, Joining a New Trend in Gaming". CNET. Retrieved June 9, 2025.

cnn.com

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destructoid.com

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digitaltrends.com

"Crash Bandicoot 4 developer Toys for Bob is going independent". Digital Trends. February 29, 2024. Archived from the original on February 29, 2024. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
"Xbox Live Creators Program Lets All Users Self-Publish Games on Xbox One". Digital Trends. March 1, 2017. Archived from the original on July 18, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
"Microsoft's Activision Blizzard purchase is a disaster for gaming". Digital Trends. January 18, 2022. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.

dotesports.com

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engadget.com

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"Even before the Xbox layoffs, there was 'tension' at Halo Studios". Engadget. July 3, 2025. Retrieved July 3, 2025.

eurogamer.net

"Microsoft announces another 10-year partnership, this time with EE". Eurogamer. April 11, 2023. Archived from the original on February 22, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
"Layoffs at Toys for Bob and Sledgehammer Games affect between 30% and 40% of staff, insider says". Eurogamer.net. January 27, 2024. Archived from the original on February 27, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
"Four Xbox-exclusive games heading to PS5 and Switch, confirms Phil Spencer". Eurogamer.net. February 15, 2024. Archived from the original on July 18, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
"Why Xbox failed in Japan". Eurogamer.net. November 17, 2013. Archived from the original on July 1, 2022. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
"Xbox must have mobile presence if it's going to thrive, Phil Spencer says". Eurogamer.net. August 23, 2023. Archived from the original on December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
"PS4 sold "twice as many" units as Xbox One, new court papers show". Eurogamer.net. August 14, 2022. Archived from the original on December 29, 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
"Minecraft animated series announced for Netflix". Eurogamer.net. May 30, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
Leadbetter, Richard (February 19, 2024). "DF Weekly: a multi-platform future seems inevitable for Microsoft and Sony". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
"Indiana Jones and the Great Circle reveal shows globe-trotting escapades, spiders and a Game Pass promise". Eurogamer.net. January 18, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.

famitsu.com

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fool.com

Ballard, John (October 18, 2023). "Did Microsoft Waste $69 Billion on Activision Blizzard?". The Motley Fool. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.

forbes.com

Tassi, Paul. "Microsoft Explains Why It's Not Making Xbox Games Like 'Breath of the Wild' Or 'Horizon Zero Dawn'". Forbes. Archived from the original on November 19, 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2023.

forza.net

Games, Playground. "Forza Horizon 5 Comes to PlayStation 5 in Spring 2025". Playground Games. Retrieved January 31, 2025.

gamedeveloper.com

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"Report: Romero Games makes layoffs after Microsoft cancels project funding". www.gamedeveloper.com. Retrieved July 3, 2025.

gamepur.com

"What gaming companies does Microsoft own?". Gamepur. January 23, 2022. Archived from the original on November 14, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.

gamerant.com

Williams, Callum (October 18, 2020). "Phil Spencer Says It's Up to Rare To Make New Banjo-Kazooie and Conker Games". Game Rant. Archived from the original on March 24, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
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Staff, G. R. (April 21, 2016). "Microsoft Reports Xbox Live User Base is Over 46 Million". Game Rant. Archived from the original on January 1, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.

gamesindustry.biz

Batchelor, James Batchelor (October 16, 2023). "So, Microsoft now owns Activision Blizzard. How will this affect the rest of the industry?". GamesIndustry.biz. Archived from the original on December 16, 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
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gamespot.com

"Microsoft Gaming Marks 500 Million Monthly Players, Notes Fallout TV Show's Impact On Game Pass". GameSpot. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
"Microsoft's Secret Weapon For Next-Gen Is Xbox Game Pass". GameSpot. Archived from the original on September 26, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
"Phil Spencer Says Activision Blizzard Deal Is Focused On Candy Crush, Not Call Of Duty". GameSpot. Archived from the original on November 28, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
"Major Xbox Layoffs Reportedly Coming Soon". GameSpot. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
"Microsoft Now Claims It's Actually Serious About Releasing Four First-Party Games Every Year". GameSpot. Archived from the original on February 28, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
"Microsoft Gaming Marks 500 Million Monthly Players, Notes Fallout TV Show's Impact On Game Pass". GameSpot. Retrieved August 3, 2024.

gamesradar.com

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Jordan Gerblick (March 31, 2022). "Staff allege toxic culture and mismanagement at State of Decay 3 studio". gamesradar. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.

gameworldobserver.com

"Microsoft Gaming Q4". July 30, 2024.
Obedkov, Evgeny (October 20, 2023). "40 studios to rule them all: inside Microsoft Gaming divisions post-Activision Blizzard deal". Game World Observer. Archived from the original on November 21, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2023.

gamingbolt.com

"Bethesda Quietly Acquired Nemesys Games Last Year, Now ZeniMax Online Studios Hungary". GamingBolt. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
"Xbox Series X/S Has Sold 21 Million Units, Xbox One at 58 Million, as Per Microsoft Brazil Presentation". GamingBolt. Archived from the original on June 30, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.

gcs-web.com

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geekwire.com

Bishop, Todd (November 27, 2013). "A bridge to Xbox: Microsoft to fund $33M project connecting employees to light rail". GeekWire. Retrieved December 12, 2023.

gematsu.com

"Forza Horizon 5 coming to PS5 this spring". Gematsu. January 30, 2025. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
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gonintendo.com

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hollywoodreporter.com

Vlessing, Etan (October 24, 2023). "Xbox Sales Drop But Microsoft's Gaming Division Grows in Revenue". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 14, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
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ign.com

Yin-Poole, Wesley (April 22, 2025). "The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Finally Revealed in First-Look Gameplay — and It's Out Today". IGN. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
Stedman, Alex (June 9, 2024). "Phil Spencer Briefly Explains the Decision to Bring Doom: The Dark Ages to PlayStation 5 - IGN Live 2024". IGN. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
Yin-Poole, Wesley (January 27, 2025). "Is Starfield Coming Out on PS5? Phil Spencer Won't Rule It Out". IGN. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
Yin-Poole, Wesley (February 17, 2025). "'I Know It's Not What Everybody Else Is Doing' — Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Will Keep on Putting PlayStation and Nintendo Logos in Microsoft Showcases". IGN. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
Dinsdale, Ryan (May 31, 2024). "Xbox Is Publishing Toys for Bob's Next Game". IGN. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
Yin-Poole, Wesley (May 7, 2024). "Microsoft Closes Redfall Developer Arkane Austin, Hi-Fi Rush Developer Tango Gameworks, and More in Devastating Cuts at Bethesda". IGN. Archived from the original on May 8, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
Yin-Poole, Wesley (November 13, 2024). "Microsoft Confirms Plans to Release an Xbox Handheld, but It's Years Away". IGN. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
Valentine, Rebekah (May 1, 2025). "Microsoft Raises the Price of All Xbox Series Consoles, Xbox Games Confirmed to Hit $80 This Holiday". IGN. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
Yin-Poole, Wesley (June 8, 2025). "The Outer Worlds 2 Is Microsoft's First Confirmed $80 Game". IGN. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
Yin-Poole, Wesley (June 17, 2025). "Microsoft Confirms First-Party Next-Generation Xbox Consoles, Announces Deal With AMD and Promises Full Backwards Compatibility With Your Existing Xbox Library". IGN. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
Phillips, Tom (July 4, 2025). "Forza Motorsport 'Team Is No More,' Former Developer Claims, With Remaining Turn 10 Staff Left 'To Support the Horizon Side'". IGN. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
Yin-Poole, Wesley (July 3, 2025). "Blizzard Says Warcraft Rumble Won't Get Any New Content as Microsoft Layoffs Hit Development Team". IGN. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
Yin-Poole, Wesley (July 2, 2025). "Perfect Dark Reboot Canceled and Xbox Developer The Initiative Closed as Part of Devastating Microsoft Layoffs". IGN. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
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kotaku.com

"Microsoft Signs Another 10-Year Call Of Duty Deal". Kotaku. March 15, 2023. Archived from the original on February 22, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
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marketwatch.com

Sumagaysay, Levi. "Can Microsoft acquisition cure Activision's toxic workplace?". MarketWatch. Archived from the original on December 16, 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2023.

mckinsey.com

"Game on: An interview with Microsoft's head of gaming ecosystem | McKinsey". www.mckinsey.com. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.

medium.com

Daniels, Zack (February 5, 2024). "Xbox Games Might Be Going Multiplatform, But Why?". Medium. Retrieved August 27, 2024.

microsoft.com

Scott, Kevin (June 1, 2022). "Behind the Tech with Phil Spencer: CEO, Microsoft Gaming". Microsoft. Archived from the original on December 13, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.

news.microsoft.com

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mobilegamer.biz

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multiplatform.com

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networkworld.com

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nintendoworldreport.com

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nytimes.com

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pcgamer.com

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pcmag.com

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pocketgamer.biz

Astle, Aaron (November 13, 2024). "Microsoft eyes potential mobile studio acquisition". PocketGamer. Retrieved November 13, 2024.

politicopro.com

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polygon.com

Good, Owen S. (January 18, 2022). "Here's everything Microsoft owns after the Activision Blizzard deal". Polygon. Archived from the original on November 14, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
Marshall, Cass (August 20, 2024). "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be released on PS5, too". Polygon. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
Marshall, Cass (December 13, 2024). "Obsidian reveals The Outer Worlds 2 gameplay at The Game Awards 2024". Polygon. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
Broadwell, Josh (June 8, 2025). "The Xbox handheld is a new, more powerful Asus ROG Ally". Polygon. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
McWhertor, Michael (July 2, 2025). "Microsoft cancels Perfect Dark reboot, shuts down studio". Polygon. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
Carpenter, Nicole (June 21, 2021). "Xbox Game Studios exec says the focus is diversity — in games, studios, and players". Polygon. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
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purexbox.com

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