According to new reports, Xbox Game ' roster could get even more impressive this August. Since Microsoft's subscription service launched in June 2017, it has been regarded as one of the better deals for gamers. Over a hundred titles are included, and some major AAA games, mainly from Microsoft's first-party studios, were added to the service upon its launch, such as Halo Infinite, Gears 5, and Starfield. 3h1g4z

The official Deadpoolgame may be a thing of the past but after a recent update to some of Activision's older licensed projects, there's new hope the Merc with the Mouth's first solo video game may soon be relisted on various platforms. Released in 2013 and developed by High Moon Studios, Deadpool made a splash as it won plenty of praise from the characters' fans, even if critics were lukewarm on its combat and progression system. Despite this, it's becoming a cult classic, making its inaccessibility on modern hardware a frustration for many.

The decision in Microsoft's legal case against the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a historic one, but for those who don't have a law degree, it can be hard to understand. The case surrounds the Microsoft Corporation's attempt to purchase the game developing and publishing powerhouse Activision Blizzard, Inc., an enormous conglomerate that counts Call of Duty, Overwatch, and Candy Crush among its flagship properties. Microsoft first announced its plans to buy Activision Blizzard in January 2022, and the FTC's review began shortly thereafter. The legal battle began in earnest by June 2023, when the FTC filed its first documentation in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.

After a long legal battle over Microsoft's acquisition ofActivisionBlizzard, a California judge has decided in favor of Microsoft by denying the Federal Trade Commission's preliminary injunction request. The Federal Judge, Jacqueline Scott Corley, ruled against the FTC in a 53-page decision following a five-day hearing that included testimonies from many industry figures such as Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer and Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan.

Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition has now been officially blocked by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The CMA has concluded that if the deal were to go through, it would negatively impact the future of the UK's cloud gaming market. The block happened on April 26, 2023, after previous concerns from the CMA regarding the acquisition had been ruled out in March. Microsoft is planning to appeal the decision, stating that the premise is unfounded and, rather than stifling competition, the agreement would be beneficial for all in the gaming industry.

Spider-Manhas one of the richest gaming histories of any superhero, but sadly some of the Wall-Crawler’s best titles might never be re-released. Long before Insomniac brought Spidey to the PlayStation brand with its excellent series of Marvel’s Spider-Man games, mega-publisher Activision had exclusive rights to several of Marvel’s most popular heroes, including Peter Parker, the X-Men, and the Avengers.

Microsoft has claimed that Insomniac's PlayStation 5 exclusive title, Marvel's Wolverine, will be released in 2023. Marvel's Wolverine was announced at the September 2021 PlayStation Showcase alongside a trailer for Insomniac's other Marvel title, Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

Activision is looking to charge Call of Duty cheat makers with racketeering in an ongoing suit. With the release of the latest Call of Duty installment, Modern Warfare 2, set to release late October, and with hackers already in the MW2 beta, Activision is taking action against those who develop cheat codes. Developer Infinity Ward had previously promised to address the cheaters in the beta of MW2, and now Activision is taking a proactive stance as well.

Employees of Activision Blizzard subsidiary, Raven Software, have voted in favor of unionizing, becoming the first “major” video games union in the United States. The controversial Activision Blizzard has been at the center of a number of lawsuits over the last few years, with calls for unionization due to reports of mistreatment, harassment, and abuse in the workplace. However, Activision Blizzard has discouraged unionization in the past, stating that change could be made faster with more direct and open discussions between employees and management.

Editor’s Note: A lawsuit has been filed against Activision Blizzard by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, which alleges the company has engaged in abuse, discrimination, and retaliation against its female employees. Activision Blizzard has denied the allegations. The full details of the Activision Blizzard lawsuit (content warning: rape, suicide, abuse, harassment) are being updated as new information becomes available.