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New Diablo 4 1.0.4 update buffs Helltide chests, patch notes released

Diablo 4's new 1.0.4 update has been released. Here are the full patch notes.

Windows Central · Jul 6, 2023

Diablo 4 Season 1 release date announced – Season of the Malignant brings a new dark theme

After a month of constant teasing, Activision Blizzard has revealed when Diablo 4's debut season is set to drop

Daily Mirror · Jul 6, 2023

NetEase Continues to Soar Despite China’s Economic Uncertainty

Shares of China’s NetEase (NTES ) climbed to a nearly 1-year high Monday and may be poised to move even higher after the company released new online games that ranked among the country's top three highest grossing video games. Since posting a 3-1/2 year low last October, NetEase has soared...

Barchart · Jul 5, 2023

Diablo 4 Treasure Goblin glitch will be resolved before season 1, says Activision Blizzard

People playing Diablo 4 on hardcore may want to steer clear of Treasure Goblins, at least until Activision Blizzard implements a fix

Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2023

Microsoft News Roundup: FTC v. Microsoft, Windows Copilot, Clippy GPT, and more

This week the FTC v. Microsoft case dominated the headlines. We also saw Windows Copilot enter testing with Insiders and a revival of Clippy that's powered by ChatGPT.

Windows Central · Jul 1, 2023

PS6 release date tipped in Activision Blizzard trial — what we know

Court documents reveal Microsoft predicts the next generation of gaming consoles, including the PS6, will launch in 2028.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 1, 2023

Microsoft CEO Criticizes Console Exclusives Amid FTC Hearing

Xbox's decision to make games exclusive questioned as FTC weighs in on Microsoft's proposed Activision Blizzard acquisition.

Zenger · Jul 1, 2023

Microsoft CEO says he'd 'love to get rid' of console exclusives but it's all Sony's fault, your honor

"I have no love for that world."

PC Gamer · Jun 30, 2023

Thank EU very much! — Meta and Microsoft plan DMA alternatives to Google and Apple’s app stores

The EU’s Digital Markets Act gives Meta and Microsoft the opportunity to smash Google and Apple's app store "duopoly."

Laptop · Jun 30, 2023

Microsoft lawyer tells judge that The Elder Scrolls 16 is coming in 2026, accelerating Bethesda's release calendar by 124 years

In reality, The Elder Scrolls 6 is at least five years away, and probably more. (Not sure about The Elder Scrolls 16, though.)

PC Gamer · Jun 29, 2023