Worries over Starfield “skipping Xbox” helped push Microsoft to buy Bethesda

Spencer says PS5 exclusives like Deathloop and Ghostwire Tokyo spooked Xbox maker.

Who's top of Steam Next Fest for June 2023?

What we learned from Microsoft vs. the FTC in tech giant's battle to acquire Activision Blizzard – GeekWire

SEGA & Bungie Included In Huge List Of Companies Xbox Has Considered Acquiring

What we learned from Microsoft vs. the FTC in tech giant's battle to acquire Activision Blizzard – GeekWire

Starfield is the Game Pass Exclusive Xbox Needed

Who's top of Steam Next Fest for June 2023?

Phil Spencer Confirms Starfield Was Potentially Going to Skip Xbox Prior to ZeniMax Acquisition : r/Games

Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard, Page 31

Starfield exclusivity was the last straw for Microsoft, led to $7.5 billion ZeniMax buyout : r/gamingnews