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Microsoft almost pulled the plug on Xbox entirely - and we almost didn't noticeIndustry

Microsoft almost pulled the plug on Xbox entirely - and we almost didn't notice

Microsoft reportedly considered shutting down Xbox entirely during internal overhaul talks, with the brand even being restructured for a potential sale, according to GamesRadar.

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Nintendo just unlocked a new job class: 'Movie Project Promotion Manager'Industry

Nintendo just unlocked a new job class: 'Movie Project Promotion Manager'

Nintendo has opened applications for a brand new 'Movie Project Promotion Manager' role based in Kyoto, hinting the company is gearing up for more film projects beyond its Mario mega-hit.

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Nintendo's genius plan to justify Switch 2 price hikes: more games (groundbreaking stuff)Industry

Nintendo's genius plan to justify Switch 2 price hikes: more games (groundbreaking stuff)

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has reportedly confirmed the company plans to counter Switch 2 price hikes with a stronger software lineup - because nothing cures sticker shock like a full roster of Nintendo bangers.

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GameStop tried to buy eBay and got rejected harder than a failed QTE promptIndustry

GameStop tried to buy eBay and got rejected harder than a failed QTE prompt

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen attempted a takeover bid of eBay, only to get shut down spectacularly - with eBay's board calling the proposal 'neither credible nor attractive,' according to Kotaku.

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Microsoft Gaming drops the 'Microsoft Gaming' act and goes back to calling itself XboxIndustry

Microsoft Gaming drops the 'Microsoft Gaming' act and goes back to calling itself Xbox

Microsoft Gaming is reverting to the Xbox branding under new leadership, according to GamesIndustry.biz - because apparently hiding one of gaming's most iconic names behind a corporate label wasn't the power move anyone thought it was.

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