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The ZeniMax acquisition, codenamed Project Atom, used a sliding-scale 'Neutrino Model' to determine the effects of taking ZeniMax games exclusive to Xbox.

All future ZeniMax and Bethesda games, including new IP and upcoming entries like Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls VI, may be made exclusive to XXbox.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has a radical idea about game exclusivity--if it were up to him, there would be no platform exclusives, Xbox or otherwise.

In sworn testimony in the FTC v Microsoft court case, PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan says he believes Microsoft will use Call of Duty to damage Sony gaming.

Xbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer says he has no interest in using Sony's tactics of paying third-party studios for exclusivity deals to skip PlayStation.

Having already bought timed exclusivity for two Bethesda games back-to-back, Microsoft bought ZeniMax for $7.5 billion to stave off Sony's 'hostile' deals.

The Elder Scrolls VI (TES6) is so far away that Microsoft is not ready to announce Xbox exclusivity just yet, Phil Spencer won't commit to exclusivity.

Bethesda's Pete Hines reveals why Bethesda Games Studios recommended that Starfield go full Xbox exclusive, talks about positivity of exclusivity delas.

Xbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer has the final authority on whether or not a game is made exclusive to the Xbox console and PC platform ecosystem of products.

MachineGames' new Indiana Jones game was originally a multi-platform game, but has now become an Xbox exclusive after Microsoft's acquisition at ZeniMax.

By introducing a price increase in its console subscription model, Xbox Game Pass is entering the next phase of its value-oriented business cycle.

Reports indicate that Arkane's latest Redfall live service shooter had a substantial amount of microtransactions before a major revision took place.

Before the Microsoft acquisition in 2020, ZeniMax insisted that studios inject in-game purchases and games-as-a-service elements in key franchises.

Xbox's Advanced Technology Group helped Bethesda accelerate and optimize Starfield on Xbox platforms to create a quality experience, Phil Spencer says.

Phil Spencer says he won't force Xbox developers to stay in the mold that has defined studios, and will allow encourage creative freedom and aspirations.

Xbox Game Studios was reportedly not involved in Redfall's development decisions, and ZeniMax is still operating as its own separate operating unit.

The formally-recognized ZeniMax Workers United union has started collective bargaining with its parent company at ZeniMax and Microsoft.

An overwhelming majority of SEGA of America workers have voted to unionize and become part of the third major unionization in the video games industry.

Sony still believes Microsoft has an incentive to make Call of Duty exclusive, cites exclusivity conduct with Starfield, Elder Scrolls VI, and Redfall.

Sony legal counsel argues that Microsoft could purposefully degrade Call of Duty's performance on PlayStation to get gamers to switch over to Xbox.

Reports indicate that prominent games industry figures believe that Microsoft could sell off its Xbox games division if the Activision merger is blocked.

Two labor union groups, the CWA and UNI Global Union, explain to European Commission regulators why the Microsoft-Activision merger is good for workers.

Activision Blizzard King employs near 10,000 workers, but that number could be reduced if the company merges with Microsoft's Xbox games division.

The Federal Trade Commission sues to block Microsoft's significant $68.7 billion buyout of Activision Blizzard King, says Microsoft could harm competition.

The latest Elder Scrolls VI rumors apparently aren't true, and neither are reports of a new Mandalorian MMORPG from ZeniMax.

The Federal Trade Commission will closely scrutinize Microsoft's proposed $68.7 billion buyout deal for Activision-Blizzard.

Bungie confirms Destiny 2 and all future games will remain multi-platform experiences that won't be exclusive to PlayStation.

Sony is buying Bungie, the creators of Destiny and Halo for $3.6 billion, will now be part of PlayStation Studios banner.

We've compiled a list of the top most expensive video game buyout acquisitions in history as TTWO buys ZNGA for $12.7 billion.

Take-Two Interactive makes history with the largest video games acquisition of all time with its $12.7 billion proposal for Zynga.

Elder Scrolls Online's 2022 expansion takes us to a land never before explored in an Elder Scrolls game: sea elves of Pyandonea.

New job listings hint id Software is making a new Quake game--possibly the rumored reboot--or the next hellish Doom game.

id Software is currently hiring to help make a new AAA first-person shooter, and it should be next-gen console/PC exclusive.

Microsoft will ensure a 'steady stream of compelling exclusive content' by releasing a new first-party game every four months.

Rumor has it Xbox has bought more IPs to fuel Game Pass, and a smaller-scale studio acquisition could be announced at E3 2021.

New Starfield screenshots leak from an older 2018 build, show rendered interiors, exteriors and third/first-person views.

Microsoft is eager to buy Discord in a deal worth $10 billion to significantly bolster cross-platform social interaction.

Social platform Discord is reportedly looking to sell the company in a buyout deal that could be worth as much as $10 billion.

Bethesda's Todd Howard reveals that Microsoft actually helped save Fallout 76 and guide the studio in redeeming the game.

Todd Howard believes Game Pass helps devs foster experimentation, and allow devs more freedom to pursue passion projects.

20 Bethesda games are coming to Game Pass tomorrow. This massive content value injection will help skyrocket Xbox revenues.

Phil Spencer on Bethesda: 'This is about delivering great exclusive games for you that ship on platforms where Game Pass exists'

Microsoft now owns ZeniMax Media, including Bethesda, id, and many others. So what's on the horizon? Check out our predictions.

Microsoft and Bethesda will reportedly outline future plans in a presentation this Thursday, may include next-gen upgrades & more.

Microsoft officially confirms a few future Bethesda games will be exclusive to Xbox and PC as it formally acquires ZeniMax Media.

Microsoft gets the full greenlight to acquire ZeniMax Media and all subsidiaries in one of gaming's biggest billion-dollar deals.

The huge $7.5 billion Microsoft x ZeniMax merger has gone through as Providence Equity lists its ZeniMax investment as 'realized'

ZeniMax Online is hiring dozens of developers to help ramp up for new unannounced projects, including a brand new online IP.

The Xbox Series X is a powerful, capable, and surprisingly versatile system that ushers in a new exciting era of console gaming.

ZeniMax/Bethesda founder Robert Altman has passed away, and the entire games industry mourns the loss of the transformative CEO.