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PlayStation 2 vs. Xbox: Revisiting the Console Wars of 2000
Explore the pivotal moment in gaming history when Sony launched the PlayStation 2, challenging Microsoft’s entry into the console market and setting sales records that...
Xbox Handheld Console: Microsoft Considers Entering the Portable Gaming Market
Microsoft's Phil Spencer discusses the potential of an Xbox handheld console, signaling interest in competing with Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck in the portable...
Hi-Fi Rush Listed for Nintendo Switch by PEGI Amidst Multiplatform Expansion
Hi-Fi Rush appears on PEGI for Nintendo Switch following Microsoft's ongoing multiplatform strategy. Find out more about the game's developer, release history, and...
Infendo Radio Episode 720 Examines Microsoft Handheld Device Rumors and the Latest Nintendo News
Explore Infendo Radio Episode 720 as hosts analyze Microsoft handheld device rumors, review recent Nintendo Switch games, and cover the latest gaming news.
Princess Peach: Showtime! Tops Japan Sales Charts for Third Consecutive Week – Latest Famitsu Report
Princess Peach: Showtime! leads the Japanese game sales charts for three weeks running, outpacing both new and legacy titles on the Nintendo Switch according to the...
Toys for Bob Spin-Off: Studio Leaves Activision Blizzard After Novato Office Closure
Toys for Bob has announced it is spinning off as an independent studio following Activision Blizzard layoffs and the Novato office closure. Coverage of the studio's...
Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves Rumored for Nintendo Switch Amid Cross-Platform Push
Microsoft reportedly explores bringing Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves to Nintendo Switch, as datamines and industry insiders point to a potential expansion of Xbox...
Hi-Fi Rush Nintendo Switch and PlayStation Release Teased by In-Game Data Mine
Hi-Fi Rush may be headed to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation platforms, as newly data mined in-game t-shirt assets suggest upcoming multi-platform releases for the...
Call of Duty Parity on Nintendo Switch: Xbox's Commitment to Cross-Platform Equality
Xbox head Phil Spencer reaffirms Microsoft's goal of content and launch parity for Call of Duty across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox, following the Activision...
Microsoft's Interest in Acquiring Nintendo: Key Insights from Infendo Radio Episode 698
Explore the noteworthy discussion on Infendo Radio about the leaked Microsoft email expressing interest in acquiring Nintendo, analyzing the potential industry impact...
Minecraft's Early Reception at Microsoft: Peter Molyneux Reflects on Missed Opportunities
Peter Molyneux, acclaimed game designer, discusses how Microsoft's initial response to Minecraft underestimated the game's innovative design, highlighting a...
Hasbro Nintendo Collaboration Interest Grows After LEGO NES Set
Hasbro confirms interest in partnering with video game companies following LEGO's Nintendo collaborations; TakaraTomy-made Japan-only Transformers consoles and past...
Microsoft and Sony Sign 10-Year Deal to Keep Call of Duty on PlayStation Following Activision Blizzard Acquisition
Microsoft and Sony have finalized a binding 10-year agreement ensuring the Call of Duty franchise remains available on PlayStation platforms after Microsoft's...
Nintendo and Microsoft Finalize 10-Year Call of Duty Deal: Super Mario Bros. Movie Trailer Debuts
Explore the latest in Nintendo news as the final trailer for the Super Mario Bros. Movie is revealed and a landmark 10-year Call of Duty agreement is struck between...
Microsoft and Nintendo Sign 10-Year Agreement for Call of Duty on Nintendo Switch
Microsoft secures a decade-long deal to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo consoles with full content parity, marking a significant move for both companies following the...
Microsoft and Nintendo Sign 10-Year Legal Agreement for Call of Duty on Nintendo Platforms
Microsoft and Nintendo have finalized a legally binding 10-year agreement to bring the Call of Duty franchise to Nintendo platforms. Get the details on what the deal...
Call of Duty Set for Nintendo Switch: Microsoft Confirms 10-Year Commitment
Microsoft has officially committed to bringing the Call of Duty series to the Nintendo Switch for the first time, pledging a 10-year partnership following its...
FTC Moves to Block Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Amid Nintendo Call of Duty Promise
The Federal Trade Commission has initiated a move to block Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision, citing competition concerns, just after Xbox pledged to...
Microsoft Commits to 10-Year Call of Duty Release on Nintendo Platforms Amid Activision Merger Scrutiny
Microsoft solidifies its 10-year agreement to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo platforms, referencing the Nintendo Switch as regulators examine the Activision Blizzard...
Call of Duty Set for Nintendo Platforms After Microsoft-Activision Deal: 10-Year Commitment Announced
Microsoft's 10-year agreement promises to bring the popular Call of Duty franchise to Nintendo platforms, following its acquisition of Activision Blizzard King....
Microsoft Confirms 10-Year Commitment to Bring Call of Duty to Nintendo Platforms
Microsoft announces a decade-long agreement to bring Activision’s Call of Duty to Nintendo hardware, marking the franchise’s return after years of absence.
Microsoft Commits to 10-Year Call of Duty Partnership on Nintendo Platforms Post-Activision Blizzard Merger
Microsoft announces a decade-long commitment to release Call of Duty on Nintendo Switch and other Nintendo platforms following its acquisition of Activision Blizzard...
Microsoft Acquires Activision Blizzard in Historic $68.7 Billion Gaming Deal
Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard brings iconic franchises like Diablo, Overwatch, and Crash Bandicoot under Xbox ownership, further consolidating the...
Geist Force: The Cancelled Sega Dreamcast Launch Title Revealed
Discover the story behind Geist Force, the cancelled Sega Dreamcast exclusive, as revealed by former Sega producer Mark Subotnick. Uncover the management decisions and...
E3 2021 Awards: Microsoft Takes Top Honors as Nintendo Misses Out
E3 2021 concluded with an official awards ceremony where Microsoft claimed top accolades, while Nintendo's highly anticipated titles were recognized but fell short of...
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered Patch 2 Adds Wrap Editor and 4K60 Maximum Setting on Nintendo Switch and Consoles
Patch 2 for Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered arrives February 25 with a new Wrap Editor, pre-made liveries, stability fixes, and a Maximum Setting mode for...
Dinosaur Planet Nintendo 64 Build Released: Rare's Lost N64 Project Dumped Online
A previously unreleased Rare Nintendo 64 build of Dinosaur Planet has been dumped online. Forest of Illusion released a Dec.
Minecraft Dungeons Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch on eShop
Microsoft and Mojang officially announce the launch date for Minecraft Dungeons on Nintendo Switch, bringing dungeon-crawling action to the eShop.
Cuphead on Nintendo Switch: Xbox Live Support Confirmed in Post-Launch Update
Discover how Cuphead brings Xbox Live achievements to the Nintendo Switch, expanding StudioMDHR and Microsoft's cross-platform partnership. Learn about the release...
Onimusha: Warlords Nintendo Switch — HD Remaster Review and What’s Included
A detailed look at Capcom's Onimusha: Warlords HD remaster on Nintendo Switch, covering performance, controls, presentation, and the absence of Genma Onimusha content.
Final Fantasy XV Criticism: Player Calls Square Enix Open World 'Soulless' — Combat, Physics, and Story Under Fire
A player critique of Final Fantasy XV highlights problems with the open world, combat and narrative cohesion. Background on development, Square Enix, and the game's...
Thunderful Appoints Ed Valiente as Director of Publishing to Strengthen Nintendo Switch Portfolio
Thunderful hires former Nintendo of Europe executive Ed Valiente as director of publishing, overseeing Image & Form and Zoink games and boosting Nintendo...
Exploring the Enduring Legacy of the Nintendo 64: Opportunities for Reviving a Classic Console
An in-depth look at the Nintendo 64's ongoing influence, including retro market trends, sales milestones, and Nintendo's options for reviving N64 classics on modern...
The Origin of Sega's 'Blast Processing': How a Marketing Term Shaped the 16-Bit Console Wars
Discover the true story behind Sega's 'Blast Processing' marketing campaign and its impact on the rivalry with Nintendo during the 16-bit era.
PS4 Third-Party Support vs Wii U at Launch: What Killzone, CoD and Developer History Reveal for Nintendo Switch
A look at PlayStation 4's early third-party support compared with the Wii U launch, developer context from Guerrilla Games, and what verified launch data and...
Nintendo Online and Cloud Strategy Lags Behind Competitors, Analyst Says
Industry analyst Piers Harding-Rolls critiques Nintendo's online and cloud content strategies, highlighting the company's challenge in keeping pace with Microsoft and...
Xbox SmartGlass vs Wii U: How Microsoft’s E3 2012 Reveal Shifted the Second‑Screen Conversation
A look back at Microsoft’s Xbox SmartGlass reveal at E3 2012, the ensuing debate over the Wii U’s relevance, and how second‑screen strategies shaped console and...
Nintendo 3DS Launch: Addressing Concerns and Reinforcing Nintendo's Handheld Dominance
An in-depth analysis of Nintendo 3DS launch concerns, market challenges, and the resilience of Nintendo's handheld legacy, with insights into sales data, industry...