Fast-rising gamer chat platform Discord is in talks with Microsoft about an acquisition valuing the company at about $10 billion, according to multiple reports.
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Microsoft has said they are working on a solution to unresponsive Xbox Series controllers.People have reported issues with the Wireless Controller that launched alongside the Xbox Series X and Series S.
The core issue being reported is the controller not registering button taps.As reported by The Loadout, player ‘SK Lee’ bought the pad as an upgrade of Logitech F310. They said that the unresponsive Y button “consistently failed me several times in a 15-minute game,” whilst also saying that the
.Fast-rising gamer chat platform Discord is in talks with Microsoft about an acquisition valuing the company at about $10 billion, according to multiple reports.
Microsoft is reportedly in talks to acquire gaming-focused chat software and platform Discord.Per a Bloomberg report, the potential acquisition could cost more than US$10billion, if a deal is struck between Microsoft and Discord. Bloomberg’s anonymous sources say Discord has been talking to a number of potential buyers, and reached out to Microsoft to “gauge interest”.
Microsoft has changed the name of its Xbox Live service for the first time since it was introduced 19 years ago.In a statement to The Verge, a spokesperson for Microsoft explained that the rebranding is intended to “distinguish the underlying service from Xbox Live Gold memberships”.
Microsoft has no plans to work on virtual reality (VR) for its Xbox consoles anytime soon, a spokesperson for the company has revealed.Rumours of Microsoft planning for VR support for the Xbox Series X first surfaced after an IGN Italy report showed that a number of Italian Xbox gamers had received messages that translate to “an update for the VR headset is available” and “update VR headset,” when connecting the newly released Xbox Wireless Headset to their Xbox Series X or Series S
Microsoft has confirmed that Outriders is coming to Game Pass on release.In a recent update, the company announced on the Xbox website that Outriders will be launching on Game Pass when it releases on April 1.The game will be available for Game Pass Console and Android, though there is no word of a release on the PC version of the service yet.People Can Fly’s Sci-Fi RPG shooter received a demo on February 25, which allowed players to sample the game before its release.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have responded to reports that they have split, two years after getting engaged. Singer JLo, 51, and former baseball star Alex, 45, were said to have parted ways four years after they began dating and two years into their engagement earlier this week.
Microsoft’s intentions for its recent acquisition of Bethesda Softworks’ parent company ZeniMax Media.Following the news that the acquisition had been finalised, members of the Xbox and Bethesda team took part in a roundtable discussion today (March 12) to talk more about the deal and the future of the partnership moving forward.During the discussion, Spencer revealed that Xbox Game Pass was at the heart of the historic deal all along.
Microsoft has confirmed that “some new titles in the future” from Bethesda will be “exclusive to Xbox and PC”.This comes from an Xbox Wire post today (March 9) from Head of Xbox Phil Spencer who officially welcomed Bethesda to the Xbox family, following its $7.5billion acquisition of parent company Zenimax Media, approved by both the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the European Commission.“This is the next step in building an industry-leading first party studios team,
Microsoft’s acquisition of ZeniMax Media and all of its subsidiary studios, including Bethesda Softworks.The news of the EU Commission’s decision comes just a day after it was announced that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had similarly approved the acquisition and merger between the two companies.In a statement on its website, the EU Commission said that “the proposed acquisition would raise no competition concerns, given the combined entity’s limited market position
Tomb Raider reboot editions entitled Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy has been leaked on the Microsoft Store, along with a release date.The listing, which has since been taken down, was spotted sporting a March 18 release and full description.
Microsoft is working on new web browsers for the Xbox Series X|S consoles, which will reportedly support Google Stadia.According to The Verge, Microsoft is now testing out its latest Microsoft Edge Chromium browser via the Xbox Alpha Skip-Ahead testers group.
Microsoft’s acquisition of ZeniMax Media, which will make Bethesda and a bevy of other studios part of the Xbox family.The SEC published a Note Of Effectiveness on Thursday, March 4.
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Justice‘s record label have responded after it was seemingly suggested that Justin Bieber ripped off the French duo’s recognisable logo for his latest album.Bieber unveiled the artwork for his new album ‘Justice’ last week, which includes a nod to the singer’s Christian faith by using a cross for the “t” in the title.The logo reveal soon saw fans comparing it to the logo that the electronic duo Justice have used since forming in 2003 – and it seems their management are only too aware of that.In
Ayrshire NHS chiefs have responded to a claim that only 60 per cent of people are turning up for vital coronavirus vaccines at one of the region's biggest vaccination centres. A report online last week suggested that around 40 per cent of residents scheduled to be vaccinated at the Galleon Centre in Kilmarnock hadn't bothered to turn up for pre-arrange appointments.
Demi Lovato is sharing her stance on gender reveal parties.
Microsoft have announced their next batch of titles to release through Games With Gold, which is available to Xbox Live and Xbox Game Pass subscribers.Announced on the Xbox website earlier this evening, subscribers will be able to download and play Warface: Breakout, Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse, Metal Slug 3 and Port Royale 3.Warface: Breakout is a strategic co-op and PvP shooter released for PS4 and Xbox One during 2020, which currently has a Metacritic rating of 77.Vicious Attack Llama