Microsoft Accused of Creating Addictive and Harmful Video Games

Publish Date : 11/18/2024

Microsoft,accused of creating dangerous and addictive video games, owns a vast array of video game franchises across various genres, primarily through its gaming division, Microsoft Gaming. This division includes several key subsidiaries:

Xbox Game Studios: Responsible for developing and publishing some of the
biggest franchises in history, including:

• Halo: A flagship first-person shooter series featuring the iconic Master
Chief.
• Forza: A racing series encompassing both the simulation-focused Forza
Motorsport and the open-world Forza Horizon.
• Gears of War: A third-person shooter series known for its intense combat and
storytelling.
• Minecraft: A sandbox game that has become a cultural phenomenon, allowing
players to build and explore virtual worlds.
• Fable: An action role-playing series set in a fantasy world.
• Age of Empires: A real-time strategy series that spans various historical
periods.

Bethesda Softworks: Acquired by Microsoft in 2021, Bethesda brings
several renowned franchises:• The Elder Scrolls: An open-world role-playing series, with Skyrim being one
of the best-selling games of all time.
• Fallout: A post-apocalyptic role-playing series known for its expansive
worlds and deep narratives.
• Doom: A pioneering first-person shooter series that has influenced the genre
since the 1990s.
• Wolfenstein: A series of first-person shooters set in an alternate history
where the Nazis won World War II.
• Dishonored: An action-adventure series known for its stealth mechanics and
immersive storytelling.

Activision Blizzard: Microsoft completed its acquisition of Activision
Blizzard in October 2023, adding several major franchises:• Call of Duty: A leading first-person shooter series with annual releases and
a massive player base.
• World of Warcraft: A groundbreaking massively multiplayer online role-playing
game (MMORPG).
• Diablo: An action role-playing series known for its dark fantasy themes.
• Overwatch: A team-based multiplayer first-person shooter with a diverse
roster of characters.
• StarCraft: A real-time strategy series set in a science fiction universe.
• Candy Crush: A popular mobile puzzle game series.

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