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• Microsoft to lay off another 4,800 workers, including Xbox gaming division

  Microsoft said on Monday it would cut 4,800 jobs, or about two per cent of its global workforce, including its Xbox gaming business.

  Tech

  Jul 7
  
• Edmonton woman called to duty to help create plot of latest ‘Call of Duty’ game

  It's one of the biggest franchises in video game history -- and an Edmonton woman has a key part in building it's latest storyline.

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2021
  
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• Saskatchewan man looking to trade up from deck of cards to Tesla Cybertruck

  Tyler Golding of Warman, Sask., started his trading spree with a deck of cards with the goal of moving his way up to a Tesla Cybertruck.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2021
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• How to: Get gaming during the COVID-19 pandemic

  Even when you're at home, there's a whole other world out there.

  Canada

  May 16, 2020
• TennoCon draws hundreds to London, Ont. in celebration of Warframe

  Warframe is a free-to-play online game created by London, Ont. developers Digital Extremes.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2019
• Microsoft unveils new Xbox console to be released next year

  The device will be four times more powerful than the Xbox One X console and be powered by an Advanced Micro Devices chip, the company said during its Xbox E3 conference in Los Angeles.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2019
• Winnipeg Jets’ Patrik Laine makes EA Sports NHL 19 cover — in Finland

  Winnipeg Jets' forward Patrick Laine is to be featured on the cover of EA Sports' NHL 19 video game cover — but exclusively in Finland.

  Sports

  Aug 2, 2018
• Microsoft releases accessible gaming controller for players with limited mobility

  The new controller, which will be available at a later date this year, can be connected to external buttons, switches, joysticks and mounts.

  Tech

  May 19, 2018
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• Sask. RCMP say 911 is for emergencies, not having to pay for Xbox Live

  This year’s top 10 list of 911 calls that missed the mark was released by Saskatchewan RCMP on Friday.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2017
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• Microsoft apologizes for hiring scantily-clad go-go dancers for party

  Microsoft says it was "unequivocally wrong" for hosting a party with scantily dressed female dancers during a video game developers' conference.

  Tech

  Mar 19, 2016