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Microsoft killed Skype, confirmed AI in Call of Duty, helped people pirate Windows 11, and began testing Office with ads — ALL IN A SINGLE WEEK

Microsoft had a wild week. Skype is officially getting killed, AI is confirmed to be in Call of Duty, and for a brief moment, Microsoft Copilot actually helped people pirate Windows 11. Here’s everything you missed.

Windows Central

"There’s a fine line between utility and laziness”: fans clap back at Call of Duty's AI confession

AI slop is sadly here to stay.

Creative Bloq

AI-generated content in games is here to stay — what's worse is the outright deception employed by Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Developers shouldn't have to be forced to confess to using AI in video games. They should already be transparent and let us decide for ourselves.

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Activision Confirms 'Call of Duty' Used AI-Generated Visuals in the Game After 'AI Hand' Fiasco

Activision Blizzard recently confirmed that it used generative AI to create in-game visuals for Call of Duty.

Player One

Call of Duty Is Leaning Into Gaming's Worst Trend And The Results Are Ugly

'Call of Duty's Steam page confirms that Black Ops 6 used generative AI, and there are dozens of reasons why that's awful.

Inverse

Activision is forced to confirm the use of AI in Call of Duty due to Steam's disclosure policy

Call of Duty publisher Activision confirms via Steam disclosure that AI-generated content is present in the game.

Windows Central

Call of Duty admits it's using generative AI to 'help develop some in-game assets', and suddenly all those poorly made calling cards make sense

"Disappointingly, I just grinded for an AI-generated calling card."

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Activision follows through on efforts to combat cheating in Call of Duty by sending cease and desists to prominent cheat providers

Activision has targeted Two2nd and Tomware, prominent providers of Call of Duty cheat software, with cease and desists prompting the permanent discontinuation of Call of Duty cheat products.

Windows Central

Fortnite is the "biggest competitor" to any newly launched video game, says analyst

Speaking with Kinda Funny Games, Circana executive director and analyst Mat Piscatella noted that Fortnite is the biggest threat to any newly-launched game.

Windows Central

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 rumors have just been upgraded from podcast mentions and Call of Duty map teasers to a full countdown on the official Activision website

The wait might finally be coming to an end

GamesRadar

Here's exactly when you can play Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 2 Reloaded

New maps, a collab with TMNT and more headline the latest Black Ops 6 and Warzone mid-season refresh.

Windows Central

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 2 Reloaded — Patch notes, new maps, events, and more

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone get a midseason refresh with a new TMNT crossover event.

Windows Central

Delta Force's Chinese developer says it doesn't 'have an opinion' on the American military and just wants to create 'fun and meaningful gameplay' with its campaign based on the very real Battle of Mogadishu

*slaps roof* You'd be amazed how little politics we can cram in this baby.

PC Gamer

Black Ops 6 Season 2 Reloaded release time and what's being added

Here's what we know about the Black Ops 6 Season two Reloaded release time, including a look at the new skins and maps that are set to be added.

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Player One

Is 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4' Remaster Coming Soon? Reports Say It's Likely the Case

A new Tony Hawk Pro Skater game remaster is on its way, according to an actor from one of the previous games.

GamesRadar

As Activision stays quiet, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 actor casually reveals there's another remaster "that's about to come out"

Could Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 be near?

The Guardian - UK

‘We must avoid a chilling effect’: the CMA chief on the UK’s pro-growth shift

Sarah Cardell says role of competition regulator remains the same but it must be wary of perceptions

PC Gamer

Former EA exec says the ailing mega-publisher missed a chance to snag Blizzard and other heavy hitters before Activision: 'EA saw all those first and passed on all of them'

I wonder how that would have gone.

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PC Gamer

Bobby Kotick says he'd never have raised World of Warcraft's subscription by even a dollar because 'it's a prickly audience, you don't wanna do too much to agitate them'

But also calls it "the best subscription business of all time."

PC Gamer

Bobby Kotick reckons the Warcraft film was 'a terrible idea' for Blizzard, and in the end 'was one of the worst movies I've ever seen'

"It took a lot of resources and distracted them."

Windows Central

If you're one of the three people in the world who haven't played the latest Call of Duty yet, now's your chance—Black Ops 6 gets another free trial for Season 2

Jump into Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and experience multiplayer's new maps and modes for yourself during the Season 2 free trial period.

Windows Central

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 in-game bundle raises $1.6 million for LA Fire Relief

Activision reveals it will donate $1.6 million in proceeds from sales of the LA Fire Relief bundle to LAFD Foundation and Direct Relief.

Windows Central

Call of Duty launches an end-of-day update to address Season 2 launch issues, but many persist [UPDATE]

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone receive a new patch to kick off the week, addressing Season 2 launch woes.

Windows Central

Xbox Cloud Gaming has hit 140 million playtime hours according to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella highlights Cloud Gaming and Game Pass earnings wins in a call with investors.

Windows Central

Stop playing Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone on PC and jump to console, your sanity will thank you

Now you can exclude PC from ranked on Black Ops 6 and Warzone, it's time to go back to playing on console again.

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