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The Mission: Impossible guy is making a Battlefield movie, and Michael B. Jordan might star in it
Christopher McQuarrie is attached to write, produce, and direct a Battlefield movie, with Michael B. Jordan potentially starring and producing. Electronic Arts is also involved as a producer for the film, which is currently being pitched to studios. This announcement follows news of a separate Call of Duty movie in development.
PS5 Live Service Fairgames Reportedly Roasted in Recent Pre-Alpha
Haven Studios' live service game Fairgames has reportedly received overwhelmingly negative feedback during a recent pre-alpha test. Players criticized aspects like movement and the class system, with some sources describing the game as boring. The visual style has also been toned down to be grittier. Given Sony's scrutiny of live service titles, Fairgames faces an uphill battle for success.
Podcast: Call of Duty, Game Pass, and the Mario movie
This podcast episode discusses Xbox's decision to remove Call of Duty from Game Pass and reduce its price, analyzing the potential reasoning behind this move. It also touches upon ongoing changes within the Xbox division under Asha Sharma following Phil Spencer's departure.
Xbox Is Flip-Flopping on PS5 Again, and It's Truly Getting Tiring
Xbox is reportedly re-evaluating its strategy regarding releasing games on PlayStation 5, a move that has become a recurring and tiring cycle for the company. Despite past commitments to broader platform availability and statements from executives like Phil Spencer and Satya Nadella, the debate over exclusivity continues to resurface. This constant back-and-forth creates uncertainty and fatigue among players and observers alike.
Xbox Is Re-evaluating It's Approach to Games Exclusivity
Xbox, formerly Microsoft Gaming, is reevaluating its approach to game exclusivity and artificial intelligence, indicating a potential shift away from its multi-platform strategy. The company also announced changes to its Game Pass subscription pricing and confirmed that future Call of Duty titles will not be available on Game Pass at launch, but will be added later.
Engadget Podcast: Tim Cook’s Apple era and what lies ahead for John Ternus
Tim Cook will step down as CEO of Apple on September 1, with John Ternus, currently SVP of hardware engineering, set to take over. The podcast episode discusses Cook's legacy and speculates on how Ternus's product and engineering background might influence future Apple products. Other topics briefly touched upon include Palantir's recent manifesto, facial recognition for ICE, PC market trends, Meta's ad lawsuit and employee monitoring, and a price change for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Why Xbox took Call of Duty out of Game Pass
Xbox has announced that Call of Duty titles will now be added to Game Pass Ultimate approximately one year after launch, rather than at launch. Data from Newzoo suggests that while Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 saw a temporary increase in Xbox engagement, it did not translate to sustained sales, indicating that Game Pass may be cannibalizing premium purchases.
Xbox will reevaluate exclusivity and target daily active players under new leadership
Xbox's new leadership, including president Asha Sharma and chief content officer Matt Booty, are set to reevaluate the company's approach to platform exclusivity, windowing, and AI. The division aims to increase its PC presence, improve console performance, and focus on daily active players as its new north star. Xbox also plans to fortify Xbox Game Pass and pursue strategic mergers and acquisitions to accelerate growth.
Fresh off the news that Xbox is cutting Game Pass pricing, reports emerge of a new "Starter Edition" tier that bundles in a Discord sub
Xbox is reportedly preparing new tiers for its Game Pass subscription service, including a 'Starter Edition' that bundles Discord Nitro for $9.99 per month. This potential new tier would offer over 50 games, limited cloud streaming, and Xbox rewards, aligning with recent statements from Xbox leaders about fortifying Game Pass with clearer differentiation and sustainable economics.
Are Xbox Exclusives Coming Back? Here's What Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Had To Say
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated that decisions regarding exclusive games will be carefully considered, taking a data-driven and strategic approach with long-term implications. While fans are calling for a return to exclusives, Microsoft has recently shifted towards multiplatform releases, with titles like Forza Horizon 5 reportedly earning significant revenue on PlayStation 5. Sharma also indicated potential changes to game windowing and the company's approach to AI.
The Morning After: Polymarket and a hairdryer
This article covers multiple developments including alleged rigging of bets on the prediction market Polymarket using temperature data, and a US soldier arrested for using classified information to bet on political events. It also reports on Microsoft's decision to cut Xbox Game Pass prices while excluding new Call of Duty titles from day-one availability, and Anker's development of its own AI chip for consumer electronics.
Leak claims a new Xbox Game Pass tier called 'Starter Edition' that includes '50+ games' and more will be bundled with Discord Nitro
A leak suggests Microsoft is planning a new Xbox Game Pass tier called 'Starter Edition' that will be bundled with Discord Nitro subscriptions. This tier reportedly includes over 50 games, 10 hours of monthly cloud gaming, and Xbox rewards. This news follows recent price adjustments to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
A Battlefield Movie Is Coming To Kick Off Another Battle With Call Of Duty
A Battlefield movie is in development, with Christopher McQuarrie attached to write, direct, and produce, and Michael B. Jordan also producing and potentially starring. The film has been pitched to Apple and Sony, with a theatrical release being prioritized. This news comes shortly after Paramount announced a Call of Duty movie, setting up a potential box office rivalry between the two major first-person shooter franchises.
Leaked Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition looks to bundle a small library of games with your Discord Nitro membership
Leaked information suggests Microsoft is planning a new 'Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition' tier. This edition would reportedly bundle a selection of over 50 games with a Discord Nitro subscription, aiming to attract new users to Game Pass. The offering is expected to be similar to the current Game Pass Essential tier, including limited cloud gaming access and Xbox Rewards points, though pricing details are currently unknown.
Microsoft Gaming reverts to Xbox branding
Microsoft Gaming is reverting to the Xbox brand under new leadership, with CEO Asha Sharma and CCO Matt Booty announcing the change to employees. The company aims to focus on daily active players across hardware, content, experiences, and services, while re-evaluating exclusivity and AI approaches. This shift follows recent price reductions for Game Pass subscriptions.
Xbox CEO Will Take “Data and Strategic Driven” Approach to Exclusivity, Won’t Commit to Time Frame
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated that the company will adopt a data-driven and strategic approach to decisions regarding game exclusivity, emphasizing that the right decision is more important than a fast one. While no specific timeframe for announcements was given, Sharma indicated that more information will be shared when ready. The company is also focusing on improving the Xbox Series X/S platform experience and has adjusted its Game Pass offerings.
Best AI Clip Detection Tools for Streamers (2026)
This guide compares several AI clip detection tools for streamers in 2026, differentiating between visual/game-aware AI and audio/transcript-based AI. Tools like Eklipse are recommended for gameplay-focused streamers, while OpusClip suits commentary-heavy content. Sizzle.gg offers a budget-friendly option for esports titles, and StreamLadder excels at formatting existing clips. Many experienced streamers utilize a combination of tools for optimal results.
Xbox may have dropped Call of Duty from day one Game Pass, but there are reasons to hope for OG fans
Xbox's Game Pass service will not include the next Call of Duty title on day one, but there is hope for older titles to be added. Reports suggest that more Call of Duty games will arrive on Game Pass in 2026, potentially including classic entries that were previously unavailable on the service. This could lead to a resurgence for older games in the franchise.
New Xbox boss Asha Sharma teases a Discord partnership as part of a renewed Game Pass push, days after significant price cut announced
New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has teased a continued partnership with Discord as part of a renewed push for Game Pass, following a recent significant price cut for the subscription service. Sharma also indicated that Call of Duty titles will be added to Game Pass during the holiday season and expressed a strong stance against the use of AI in gaming.
Taylor Sheridan Call of Duty movie gets confirmed 2028 release date — but it could affect production for two…
Paramount has confirmed a June 30, 2028 release date for the Call of Duty movie, which will be written by Taylor Sheridan and directed by Pete Berg. This announcement raises concerns about potential production delays for two Yellowstone spinoffs, 6666 and 1944, as Sheridan has numerous projects scheduled.
