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To avoid editing warring, I'm opening this. Clearly, this version of a table listing all the subsidiaries is not appropriate, given that each of the three major publishers have their own similar table, and part of the reason to make this MS Gaming article was to avoid a similar mess at Xbox Game Studios. But I don't believe we need even a reduced table like this, as that's still replicating the table problem from XGS. I understand the desire to list all the studios under each label, but I think at this level, it is not important to this table, or at least I would look for something that is streamlined and highlights the major divisions of each publisher. For example, in mentioning Zenimax, Bethesda should clearly be mentioned, but not things like Arkane. Or in mentioning Activision Blizzard, naming the three major COD studios (Treyarch, Infinity Ward, and Sledgehammer), as well as making sure King is mentioned, but none of the smaller studios. This can be done in the short version of the table, as in this version by adding one additional column for that distinction. Masem ( t) 02:23, 21 November 2023 (UTC)
We need to enhance the history section. Currently, the Microsoft gaming section predominantly discusses acquisitions. I believe we can provide a more thorough and nuanced exploration. Let's strive for a more comprehensive overview that delves into various aspects of Microsoft's gaming history. Ryan York ( talk) 03:34, 22 November 2023 (UTC)
I wanted to include Criticism, Influence, and the Metaverse as subjects, but I'm unsure whether to place them under the "Divisional Structure" heading or create a new heading. If I add them under the Divisional Structure heading, it might become too lengthy and complicated for that specific subject. Ryan York ( talk) 01:22, 12 December 2023 (UTC)
Matt Booty is indeed a president, overseeing Game Content, but it's essential to note that his role is specifically focused on the game content aspect and not at the corporate level. Sarah Bond also holds the title of president, overseeing Xbox, rather than Microsoft Gaming. Typically, the info box is reserved for high-level corporate positions such as CEO, COO, CFO, and CMO to maintain clarity and avoid overcrowding. Ryan York ( talk) 20:58, 30 January 2024 (UTC)
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16:21, 27 February 2024 (UTC)
Last updated: 20:20, 30 May 2024 (UTC) by Ferret
Estimated completion date: ~February 28
See what the criteria are and what they are not
1) Well-written
2) Verifiable with no original research
3) Broad in its coverage
4) Neutral:
5) Stable:
6) Illustrated, if possible, by media such as images, video, or audio
Overall:
The first few reads went very well, the article reads easily. I have encountered no major spelling or grammar errors and my autocorrect didn't either.
So far, the list of references is complete and has no errors. IABot didn't find anything either. Excellent use of in-line citations. Here are a few random spot-checks for references and verifiability:
Xbox Series X/S consoles sold 21 million units in total by 2023. Verified with the
sourced website
Additionally, Microsoft Gaming sold Activision Blizzard's cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft for 15 years due to regulatory pressure from the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Verified with the
sourced website.
Microsoft Gaming laid off 1,900 staff (approximately 8% of its workforce) in January 2024. Verified with the
sourced website.
Microsoft Gaming announced that Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick will leave the company on December 29, 2023. Statement not updated, though
the source validates it. @
Ryan York: would you like to change the sentence and source it with confirmation of his departure? Outcome: Citation kept, another one added, sentence wording changed.
This concludes my spot-check of in-line citations.
Close to every sentence in the article is sourced! There are no paragraphs that are unsourced, so there definitely isn't any original research.
Earwig's copyvio detector didn't find anything, no copyvio.
The article addresses the main aspects, and properly summarizes key points.
Excellent use of neutral point of view.
The history of the article looks good, no edit wars, stability confirmed.
I checked all provided media, they all have the proper copyright tags. I fixed one caption, now all are written according to the guidelines.
This concludes my review of the article, and it is kept as
Passed!
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Microsoft Gaming article. This is not a forum for general discussion of the article's subject. |
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To avoid editing warring, I'm opening this. Clearly, this version of a table listing all the subsidiaries is not appropriate, given that each of the three major publishers have their own similar table, and part of the reason to make this MS Gaming article was to avoid a similar mess at Xbox Game Studios. But I don't believe we need even a reduced table like this, as that's still replicating the table problem from XGS. I understand the desire to list all the studios under each label, but I think at this level, it is not important to this table, or at least I would look for something that is streamlined and highlights the major divisions of each publisher. For example, in mentioning Zenimax, Bethesda should clearly be mentioned, but not things like Arkane. Or in mentioning Activision Blizzard, naming the three major COD studios (Treyarch, Infinity Ward, and Sledgehammer), as well as making sure King is mentioned, but none of the smaller studios. This can be done in the short version of the table, as in this version by adding one additional column for that distinction. Masem ( t) 02:23, 21 November 2023 (UTC)
We need to enhance the history section. Currently, the Microsoft gaming section predominantly discusses acquisitions. I believe we can provide a more thorough and nuanced exploration. Let's strive for a more comprehensive overview that delves into various aspects of Microsoft's gaming history. Ryan York ( talk) 03:34, 22 November 2023 (UTC)
I wanted to include Criticism, Influence, and the Metaverse as subjects, but I'm unsure whether to place them under the "Divisional Structure" heading or create a new heading. If I add them under the Divisional Structure heading, it might become too lengthy and complicated for that specific subject. Ryan York ( talk) 01:22, 12 December 2023 (UTC)
Matt Booty is indeed a president, overseeing Game Content, but it's essential to note that his role is specifically focused on the game content aspect and not at the corporate level. Sarah Bond also holds the title of president, overseeing Xbox, rather than Microsoft Gaming. Typically, the info box is reserved for high-level corporate positions such as CEO, COO, CFO, and CMO to maintain clarity and avoid overcrowding. Ryan York ( talk) 20:58, 30 January 2024 (UTC)
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Reviewer: Cocobb8 ( talk · contribs) 16:00, 26 February 2024 (UTC)
This GA is undergoing further checks for
Good Article Criteria following
this discussion. I will be posting my progress here over the next few days.
Cocobb8 (💬
talk • ✏️
contribs)
16:21, 27 February 2024 (UTC)
Last updated: 20:20, 30 May 2024 (UTC) by Ferret
Estimated completion date: ~February 28
See what the criteria are and what they are not
1) Well-written
2) Verifiable with no original research
3) Broad in its coverage
4) Neutral:
5) Stable:
6) Illustrated, if possible, by media such as images, video, or audio
Overall:
The first few reads went very well, the article reads easily. I have encountered no major spelling or grammar errors and my autocorrect didn't either.
So far, the list of references is complete and has no errors. IABot didn't find anything either. Excellent use of in-line citations. Here are a few random spot-checks for references and verifiability:
Xbox Series X/S consoles sold 21 million units in total by 2023. Verified with the
sourced website
Additionally, Microsoft Gaming sold Activision Blizzard's cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft for 15 years due to regulatory pressure from the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Verified with the
sourced website.
Microsoft Gaming laid off 1,900 staff (approximately 8% of its workforce) in January 2024. Verified with the
sourced website.
Microsoft Gaming announced that Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick will leave the company on December 29, 2023. Statement not updated, though
the source validates it. @
Ryan York: would you like to change the sentence and source it with confirmation of his departure? Outcome: Citation kept, another one added, sentence wording changed.
This concludes my spot-check of in-line citations.
Close to every sentence in the article is sourced! There are no paragraphs that are unsourced, so there definitely isn't any original research.
Earwig's copyvio detector didn't find anything, no copyvio.
The article addresses the main aspects, and properly summarizes key points.
Excellent use of neutral point of view.
The history of the article looks good, no edit wars, stability confirmed.
I checked all provided media, they all have the proper copyright tags. I fixed one caption, now all are written according to the guidelines.
This concludes my review of the article, and it is kept as
Passed!