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Share of the Week: Assassin’s Creed Mirage

Last week, we asked you to share thrilling moments from Assassin’s Creed Mirage using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:  Diaphragamer shares Basim standing against the setting sun Avadakedvr2 shares Basim making a Leap of Faith into hay below ValkyrieQ8 shares Basim holding a gray and ...
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Tekken 8: Rebuilding Tekken in Unreal Engine 5 + Tekken’s Legacy – IGN First

It’s cold at the recording studio at Bandai Namco’s offices in Irvine, California. Tekken 8 producer Michael Murray and I are mic'd up, waiting for the go-ahead from the production team. We’re talking about the weather in the different places we’ve lived, the two American fighting game majors we’re representing ...
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U.S. Union Hails Microsoft Activision Blizzard Buyout

The Communications Workers of America union has expressed delight in Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard, calling it a “new day” for workers at the Call of Duty maker.The CWA, the largest communications and media labour union in the United States, said the completion of the $69 billion buyout represents “a ...
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Microsoft finally buy Activision Blizzard as last legal hurdles fall away

Microsoft have finally, finally, finally bought Activision Blizzard after many months of haggling with regulators in several countries. The total figure for the company behind Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch and Hearthstone, to say nothing of whopping mobile game publisher King and Candy Crush Saga? $68.7 billion, making ...
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IGN UK Podcast 718: Nando’s with David Beckham

A new Mario game is upon us and Dale is here to give us his preview thoughts of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. He's joined by Cardy and Jesse as a rambling episode loses all control as under-the-radar horror movies are recommended, crisps are talked about, Bob the Builder makes an ...
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It’s Over, Microsoft Has Officially Acquired Activision Blizzard

It's done, says Mr. Frodo.Well, that's that, folks. After Microsoft initially announced its intention to acquire gaming giant Activision Blizzard on January 18th, 2022, it's only bloomin' gone and closed the deal.The news comes after the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) approved the proposed acquisition following Microsoft's amendment to ...
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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for October 16 to 20

Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in! ...
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The Microsoft Activision Blizzard Deal: A Complete Timeline of Events

After one year, eight months, and 26 days, Xbox has finally completed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, meaning it now owns premium video game franchises including Call of Duty, Overwatch, and Diablo.Microsoft announced its intention to buy Activision Blizzard on January 18, 2022 but unlike its relatively smooth acquisitions of ...
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Battlefield 2042 is free to play on PC this weekend

DICE's once-ramshackle, apparently much-improved near-future shooter Battlefield 2042 is free to play this weekend, granting access to the game's Season 6 "Dark Creations" content offerings, amongst other things. BUT WAIT. There's an asterisk over the word "free" on the promo art! Everybody drop to cover! See, these are the tiny ...
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