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After two years co-piloting the biggest acquisition in video game history past an onslaught of challenges, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer now moves on to his next quest: making Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard worth the hassle

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Ubisoft has unveiled key details regarding the streaming of Activision Blizzard video games after Microsoft acquisition. In a recent blog post, Chris Early, Ubisoft's Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development, provided further details on the company's strategies. The French gaming publisher will have the ability to license the streaming rights to various cloud gaming platforms. It is worth noting that the blog does not explicitly state whether Microsoft can acquire a license for Xbox Cloud Streaming. Early explained that the agreement encompasses all of Activision Blizzard's existing games, as well as all games to be released in the next 15 years. Ubisoft's initial plan is to stream these games via Ubisoft+. In due course, these games are expected to become available on services such as Amazon Luna, where Ubisoft maintains a presence. Xbox maker Microsoft closed its $69 billion deal for Activision Blizzard on Friday, swelling its heft in the video-gaming market with best-selling titles including «Call of Duty» to better compete with industry leader Sony. Originally unveiled in January 2022, the biggest deal in the gaming industry cleared its final big hurdle — an approval from Britain — earlier in the day after Microsoft agreed to sell streaming rights for Activision's games to allay competition concerns. The completion is a major win for the U.S. tech firm in its push to attract more people to its Xbox consoles and Game Pass subscription service. Microsoft's gaming revenue trails that of Sony, whose PlayStation consoles outsell the Xbox.

Harkyn as the protagonist, battling demonic foes. Now, the new addition to the series, also titled Lords of the Fallen, is out. It continues the original story a millennium later. The game draws inspiration from FromSoftware Inc.'s titles like Elden Ring, Dark Souls and Demon's Souls. It features tactical combat, classes and nonlinear gameplay. Players lose progress when they die but can recover their experience.

By Paul Sandle, Yadarisa Shabong and Aditya Soni

Microsoft has completed its acquisition of video game-maker Activision Blizzard for $69 billion, closing one of the most expensive tech acquisitions in history that could have repercussions across the video game industry

Microsoft closed its $69 billion deal for Activision Blizzard on Friday, swelling its heft in the video-gaming market with best-selling titles including "Call of Duty" to better compete with industry leader Sony. Britain finally cleared Microsoft's acquisition of Activision earlier in the day after it forced the Xbox owner to sell the steaming rights to address its competition concerns.

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Nintendo is reportedly gearing up to introduce a highly anticipated successor to the Nintendo Switch in the latter half of 2024. Although the current Nintendo Switch has garnered praise for its impressive game library, featuring titles like «The Legend Of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,» it has somewhat lagged behind in terms of console power.

PlayStation Store ha now listed ##k now listed "Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash" (Jujutsu Kaisen Senka Soran), a 2-on-2 fighting game based on Gege Akutami's popular «Jujutsu Kaisen» manga. It is scheduled for release on February 2, 2024, in Great Britain.

XDefiant emerged on the scene in July 2021 as a part of the Tom Clancy universe but it has now been facing various issues. It piqued the interest of the gaming community, especially Call of Duty fans, who saw it as a promising competitor. Mark Rubin, Ubisoft Executive Producer, shed more light on the game in June during Ubisoft Forward.

Lords of the Fallen" is set to launch globally. It will be available on various platforms like PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Series S. It's a next-gen Soulslike title, which is built on Unreal Engine 5. «Lords of the Fallen» is also a sequel to the 2014 game of the same name. It is set in the same dark universe but in the distant future. Now, let us get to know about the different editions and pre-order incentives in the «Lords of the Fallen» game.

This month's game releases cover a wide range of genres, catering to diverse tastes, from dungeon crawlers to relaxing and cozy gaming experiences. Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless, The Lamplighters League, Silent Hope, Station to Station, Scorn, and Battle Shapers were released on October 3. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide was released on October 4. Wargroove 2, Asterix & Obelix: Heroes, Cricket 24, The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope, Folk Hero, Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic were released on October 5. Assassin's Creed Mirage was released on October 5 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S. Sword Art Online: Last Recollection, Detective Pikachu Returns, Borderlands 3 were released on October 6. Lil Gator Game, Roblox, Wild Card Football, Forza Motorsport will be released on October 10. Honkai: Star Rail, and Total War: Pharaoh will be released on October 11. Lords of the Fallen and Batman Arkham Trilogy will be released on October 13. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake will be released on October 16. On October 17, Sonic Superstars, The Caligula Effect 2, Wizard with a Gun were released. On October 18, «Slender: The Arrival», and «Hellboy: Web of Wyrd» will be released. October 19, «Endless Dungeon», «Inescapable: No Rules, No Rescue», «Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged», «Gargoyles Remastered» will be released. On October 20, two big video games will be releasing. These two are Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PS5 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder on Switch. On October 24, «The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria», «Just Dance 2024», Cities: Skylines 2, Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 1, Crymachina will be released.

(Reuters) -Microsoft is aiming to close its $69 billion deal for «Call of Duty» publisher Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) on Oct. 13 if it gets approval from Britain's antitrust regulator, the Verge reported on Friday, citing a source.

Microsoft is aiming to close its $69 billion deal for "Call of Duty" publisher Activision Blizzard on Oct. 13 if it gets approval from Britain's antitrust regulator, the Verge reported on Friday, citing a source. The Xbox maker had in July extended the cutoff date for the deal to Oct. 18 to get more time to secure approval from the UK.

Patch 2.01 is currently available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. Among the improvements, players can now switch to arm cyberware while cycling through weapons, obsolete mods will no longer appear in their inventory, and the haunted Night City Police Department car that was previously roaming the streets has been removed. Cyberpunk 2077 had a tumultuous release in 2020 due to bugs and player dissatisfaction, but CD Projekt Red (CDPR), the game's developer, was determined to make amends. With the release of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty and the subsequent 2.0 update, many issues were addressed, revitalizing the player base and the game's reputation, reflecting the developer's commitment. New players who joined the game for its improved gameplay and visuals have hailed it as one of the best action RPGs in recent memory. After a month of availability for update 2.0 and the Phantom Liberty expansion, CDPR has released the first hotfix, addressing various issues in both the base game and the DLC. Here are the patch notes for update 2.01. Phantom Liberty was launched on September 26, with Update 2.0 laying the groundwork a few days earlier. This update brought significant changes to Cyberpunk 2077, including a new perk system, improved AI, and resolution of an Elon Musk fan theory, a tribute to the late racing legend Ken Block, and intriguing additions to the game's largest mystery.

Ubisoft's once-annualized action game series. For devoted Assassin’s Creed enthusiasts, the excitement is palpable. Here are the release details for Assassin’s Creed Mirage based on your platform and time zone. Release Time on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S Assassin’s Creed Mirage officially debuts on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, spanning PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S platforms. Ubisoft has adopted a staggered release approach, so your playtime will hinge on your chosen platform. For console players, Assassin’s Creed Mirage will unlock at the stroke of midnight, local time, on Oct. 5. Those on Xbox consoles can preload the game now, while PlayStation console users can commence their downloads starting at midnight, local time, on Oct. 3. Impressively, Mirage maintains a modest file size, standing at just 32 GB on PS5. If you’re an avid PC gamer, the release times for Assassin’s Creed Mirage are as follows:

Call of Duty franchise, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is making a comeback. The popular video game is set to launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC via Battle.net and Steam on November 10. The multiplayer mode in Modern Warfare 3 will feature all 16 launch maps from the 2009 version of Modern Warfare 2, updated to accommodate the series' latest mechanics introduced over the past 13 years.

Ubisoft's next addition to the Assassin’s Creed series, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, was initially planned as an expansion for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla but has now become a standalone game. Here's what you need to know.

Bloomberg has reported. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Justice Department claim that 26-year-old Anthony Viggiano had tipped two of his friends to deals that he heard about while working at the two Wall Street firms. The charges detail how group made more than $400,000 on trades passed around on messaging apps like Signal as well as Xbox chat.