The Cloud

"The amount of franchises that we now have in our portfolio is inspiring and daunting."

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard has granted Ubisoft the exclusive worldwide streaming rights to major franchises like Call of Duty.

Xbox boss Phil Spencer said the two companies will work together as "one team" to bring the "joy and community of gaming to more people."

The CMA has framed its decision as a regulatory win that will "promote competition" within the cloud gaming industry.

All aboard the cloud game market.

Does Ubisoft "belyves" in the cloud?

The transfer of Activision Blizzard's cloud streaming rights to Ubisoft might have won over the UK regulator.

Leaked documents submitted during the FTC v Microsoft case have laid out the company's hardware plans for the remainder of the decade.

Unity's new "Runtime Fee" will kick in after developers cross specific revenue and install thresholds.

Gamescom, the world’s biggest games event, took place in Cologne from August 23–25, 2023. Omdia’s games team were again in attendance and provide highlights from the show in this opinion.

The Xbox maker hopes to address the Competition and Markets Authority's concerns and close its acquisition of Activision Blizzard in the UK.

The online servers, sadly not the city.

The FTC is still trying to block the deal, but Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have suggested it's time to throw in the towel.

The regulator tried and failed to seek emergency relief to prevent Microsoft from completing the merger.

Xbox has spent months making cloud game deals, and now it's on the receiving end of one.