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Microsoft has been on a spending spree in the gaming industry, acquiring some of the biggest names in the business. The most recent and shocking deal was the $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, the publisher of Call of Duty, Overwatch, World of Warcraft, and many other popular franchises. But before Microsoft landed this mega-deal, […]
During the FTC-Microsoft trial, it was disclosed that Bungie, the studio renowned for Destiny 2 and the upcoming revival of Marathon, is anticipated to release a new IP around 2025. According to previously confidential Microsoft documents (via IGN), the company took notice when Bungie filed a trademark for the name “Matter” in 2018, indicating that […]
Internal Microsoft documents submitted as evidence in the ongoing FTC v. Microsoft trial indicate that IO Interactive upcoming online fantasy RPG might become an Xbox exclusive. The documents, which reveal Xbox’s research into potential acquisitions, including IO Interactive, list the studio as working on a project titled “Project Dragon,” described as an RPG shooter for […]
In a surprising turn of events, the developers behind Season: A Letter To The Future, Scavengers Studio have had massive dev lay-offs despite the game’s critical acclaim. On June 20, Scavengers Studio CEO Amélie Lamarche addressed the unexpected situation by sending an email to the staff, a message she had never anticipated writing when she […]
Players have expressed their mixed emotions on social media as MultiVersus servers shut down and the game enters a hiatus until early 2024. Despite the game being perceived as a complete release with features like battle passes, microtransactions, and DLC characters, Warner Bros. Games had previously announced its closure, effective from June 25. Now that […]
Starfield is one of the most anticipated games of 2023. It is a massive sci-fi RPG from Bethesda, the studio behind the Elder Scrolls and Fallout series. Starfield promises to let players explore a galaxy with over a thousand planets, take on missions, customize their ships, engage in space combat, and more. But there is […]
Riot finally announces Deadlock, the new agent coming to Valorant. Here’s all we know about the new sentinel coming in June, but first, let’s take a look at how a new agent changes a game like Valorant. How Does a New Agent Affect the Game? New agents in Valorant can change the game in various […]
Xbox Game Pass continues to expand its library in July 2023, and its latest addition is a major title. Every month, subscribers of Xbox Game Pass receive a fresh batch of new games to enjoy. The service not only offers first-party titles upon their release but also benefits from a partnership with Electronic Arts, making […]
Diablo 4 developers Blizzard confirmed through a message that the game had been targeted by a DDoS attack. The attack resulted in players encountering frequent disconnections from the always-online action-RPG, especially during a peak traffic period in the week. “We are investigating the login issues affecting Diablo IV and working to resolve these as soon as possible.” […]
Microsoft’s plan to acquire Activision Blizzard for $69 billion is facing opposition from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which is concerned about the impact on competition in the gaming industry. The FTC is seeking to halt the deal, arguing that it would give Microsoft too much power and allow it to dominate the market. Microsoft […]