We predicted 2023 gaming trends in 2022. Here’s what we got right

[ At the end of every year, there’s one article I always look forward to writing. I try to put the “Trends” in Digital Trends” by predicting where gaming is headed in the coming year. It’s a fun thought experiment that puts my expertise to the test as I try to pull together narratives and … Read more

Xbox fans are thrilled as hugely popular free game feature could be coming to a new platform

[ XBOX is well known as the home for budget gamers, with the cheapest current-gen console on the market. Fans can pick up an Xbox Series S for as little as £180 new, and grab a massive library of games for less than £10. 1 Xbox now owns King, maker of popular mobile games like … Read more

Gamers gutted as Xbox boss backtracks on major free gaming announcement

[ XBOX recently made a statement that fans went wild for, but appears that it won’t be happening. The announcement was made by Xbox’s chief financial officer, but the CEO has now clarified the matter. 1 Xbox Game Pass will stay on Xbox consoles.Credit: Billy Freeman via Unsplash Tim Stuart revealed that the company had … Read more

The video game industry flew too close to the sun in 2023

[ Deep Silver For several years, some relevant mergers, acquisitions, or studio formations were happening in the video game industry every month. Companies like Microsoft, Sony, and Embracer Group went on shopping sprees, and studios many of us never expected to be acquired, like ZeniMax Media, Bungie, and Gearbox Entertainment, were respectively bought up. These … Read more

Gamers dash to buy ‘great value’ last minute Xbox deals just in time for Christmas

[ SHOPPERS looking for a last minute Christmas gift are snapping up some “great value” Xbox deals at the moment. The Xbox Series X has reached a new low in the UK via Amazon. 1 Always check delivery times on the product page to avoid late Christmas deliveries However, there’s no guarantee you’ll get their … Read more

Bobby Kotick leaves Activation Blizzard next week amid Xbox shake ups

[ An internal memo from Microsoft confirmed that Bobby Kotick, the controversial CEO of Activision Blizzard, will leave the company on December 29. Bobby Kotick has been CEO of Activision Blizzard — the company behind popular game franchises like Call of Duty, Candy Crush, Crash Bandicoot, and Diablo — since 1991 and is one of … Read more

Activision Blizzard CEO To Step Down Dec. 29 After Sale To Microsoft – Deadline

[ Bobby Kotick, the longtime CEO of Activision Blizzard, is stepping down Dec. 29 following the company’s drawn-out $69 billion sale to Microsoft that closed in October. The exec — who oversaw some of the industry’s most popular games from Pitfall to Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Candy Crush Saga and Farm Heroes Saga — had said previously he would … Read more

LTIMindtree partners with Microsoft for AI offerings

[ BENGALURU: LTIMindtree has tied up with Microsoft to launch Artificial Intelligence-powered employee engagement applications. Under the umbrella of LTIMindtree’s Canvas.AI suite of offerings, will redefine enterprise effectiveness and enable greater personalization. LTIMindtree’s generative AI-powered employee engagement applications leverage Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Azure Cognitive Search to enable a range of AI-led capabilities including: … Read more

Google cancels its smart glasses, Nadella on Microsoft-Activision deal, and more- The New Indian Express

[ By Express News Service Here are some recent updates from the tech world. Google shut down its smart glass project iris and Meta launched new subscription service Quest+. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified in a US court that its deal with game developer Activision Blizzard will not hurt competitors. Google kills AR smart glass project … Read more

Xbox is considering a new tier of Game Pass that you can grab completely free – but there’s a catch

[ XBOX is often thought of as the best option for gamers on a budget with one of the cheapest current-gen consoles. Not only does the Xbox Series S frequently drop to less than £200, but Game Pass offers great value to gamers. 1 The Xbox Series S is the budget options for gamers.Credit: Kamil … Read more