Microsoft responds to FTC over ‘misleading’ comments about Xbox Game Pass

After Microsoft decided to raise the price of Xbox Game Pass and replace the Game Pass console subscription with a new Standard subscription, the FTC filed a complaint in federal court last week, complaining that the changes would cause “consumer harm.” Microsoft has now responded to the FTCsuggesting the comments are “misleading.” Microsoft responds to … Read more

Long Dark developer slams Manor Lords for lack of updates, Hooded Horse CEO responds saying not every game has to be a ‘live service boom or bust’

The publishers of recent city-building sensation Manor Lords and survival-sim giant The Long Dark are locked in a mostly amicable spat over how many major updates a game in Early Access should receive and the potential consequences of doing so, such as developer overwork and loss of player interest.

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Volkswagen responds to EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

German carmakers such as Volkswagen and BMW are increasingly warning about the potential negative consequences of EU tariffs for the long-term competitiveness of the European car industry, but also for their own operations in China. ADVERTISEMENT German carmaker Volkswagen recently criticized the EU’s plans to impose import duties of up to 38% on Chinese electric … Read more

PlayStation responds to question about why LEGO Horizon Adventures is coming to Nintendo Switch but not Xbox

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What you need to know LEGO Horizon Adventures is an upcoming LEGO adaptation of the Horizon franchise from PlayStation and Guerrilla Games. Developed by Guerrilla Games and Studio Gobo, LEGO Horizon Adventures features classic LEGO humor and jokes, with LEGO brick-based recreations of machines like the Tallneck and Thunderjaw. LEGO Horizon Adventures will be released … Read more

Stanley Johnson responds to criticism of Heathrow flight diversion

Really supportindependent journalism Find out moreClose to Our mission is to provide objective, fact-based reporting that speaks to power and reveals the truth. Whether it’s $5 or $50, every contribution counts. Support us in delivering journalism without an agenda. Stanley Johnson has responded to criticism that he wanted to leave a British Airways flight that … Read more

Adobe responds to controversy over terms of use, saying it doesn’t spy on users

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Adobe has released a new blog post explaining the changes to its terms of use, when Adobe applications can access a user’s content, and whether a user’s content will be used to improve its artificial intelligence (AI) models and services. Adobe to train. The need for clarification arose after numerous users, including some established creative … Read more