Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson
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Sep 21, 2023
Microsoft mistakenly reveals secret game plans in court case, including plans for refreshed Xbox console and unannounced video games. Discussion about the backlash on Twitter and the consequences of spreading misinformation.
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- Microsoft accidentally revealed confidential information about its video game operations, raising concerns about their handling of the situation.
- The hosts criticize pursuing the antitrust suit against Microsoft and advocate for changing the law through Congress instead.
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Microsoft mistakenly reveals secret game plans in court case
Microsoft mistakenly provided confidential information about its video game operations to a federal court website. The documents revealed proprietary information about Microsoft's plans for a refreshed Xbox console, upcoming unannounced video games, and discussions around purchasing Nintendo. The judge in the case was notified and the exhibits were removed from the court site. Tech and gamer Twitter initially speculated on intentional leaks but it was later clarified that the leak was a mistake by Microsoft.
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