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Explainer: Is Microsoft still buying Activision Blizzard?

It’s not “game over” yet for Microsoft’s quest to buy the video game maker Activision Blizzard, but the software giant is starting to run out of clear pathways to complete its $69 billion takeover

The Independent UK

Quantum Break is back on Steam and PC Game Pass

Remedy's time-bending shooter was removed from sale earlier this month because of expiring licenses.

PC Gamer

Quantum Break returns to Xbox, now on PC Game Pass

Remedy's time-bending thriller Quantum Break can once again be purchased digitally, and it's back on Xbox Game Pass.

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Hilarious Fallout 4 gun mod adds The Simpsons' iconic 'magazine revolver'

A Fallout 4 modder has added The Simpsons' comical "magazine revolver" to the Commonwealth.

Windows Central

Nintendo Switch isn't "technically capable" of running Call of Duty well, CMA argues

The CMA blocked the Microsoft Activision merger earlier today

GamesRadar

Xbox Design Lab scores five limited edition Redfall controllers

On Wednesday, Xbox announced the addition of five limited edition controller designs to Xbox Design Lab, with players now able to create their own Redfall controller.

Windows Central

Microsoft merger blocked, Activision accuses UK of being “closed for business”

The UK government has found that Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard would create a monopoly in cloud gaming.

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Shutting down arguments about Xbox Game Pass 'sustainability'

Since Xbox Game Pass came along, pundits lined up to take shots at the strategy. The disruptive service has given Xbox a foothold in the competitive gaming market, but questions of sustainability keep popping up.

Windows Central

CMA blocks Microsoft Activision Deal – but not for the reason you'd think

Activision Blizzard isn't likely to be welcomed into the Xbox family any time soon as the CMA has elected to deny the purchase

Daily Mirror

Xbox's Activision Blizzard deal has been blocked by the UK, Microsoft to appeal

Microsoft's bid to acquire Activision Blizzard has fallen at the final hurdle, with the CMA in the United Kingdom blocking the deal.

Windows Central

Sony DualSense Edge Review: An elite PS5 controller for a high price

Sony’s first premium gamepad builds on the brilliant fundamentals of the DualSense controller, but battery woes mean it’s not an all-time great.

Tom’s Guide

Microsoft reportedly plans to close Activision deal despite FTC lawsuit

A new report suggests Microsoft is planning to close its Activision deal despite FTC interference.

Windows Central

Xbox hardware revenue down 30% compared to last year

The hardware downturn was partially offset by Xbox Game Pass growth

GamesRadar

Microsoft's Surface revenue plummets by 30%: Market overcrowded, buyers elusive, and PC sales in crisis

Microsoft's FY23 Q3 results are in, and, at least for More Personal Computing, things are not looking great due to a very weak consumer market and declining demand for Surface hardware. Here's what you need to know.

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Xbox FY23 Q3 gaming revenue down 4% year-over-year

Microsoft's latest financials for FY23 Q3 show gaming revenue down slightly year-over-year.

Windows Central

This heavily-modded RTX 4090 ray-traced Skyrim offers a glimmer of Elder Scrolls 6

Thanks to mods, games like Skyrim enjoy a ridiculously long lifespan. One chap on YouTube went all out, pushing his RTX 4090 to the limits with ray tracing and shaders that would probably set my PC on fire.

Inverse

'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' Release Time, File Size, Pre-Load, and Pre-Order Bonus Details

'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' continues Cal's journey through a dark time. Here's everything you should know about the game's launch.

Windows Central

Xbox's Grounded gets huge 1.2 Super Duper Update, here's what's new

Obsidian Entertainment is now releasing Grounded's 1.2 Super Duper update, a huge release with hundreds of features, quality-of-life improvements, and more.

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Tom’s Hardware

AMD Ryzen Z1 and Z1 Extreme APUs Debut in Asus ROG Ally Handheld

Asus is taking some of the wraps off of the ROG Ally, including its Ryzen Z1 APU, more specs and its Armoury Crate SE software.

TechRadar

Xbox Game Pass is seeing one of the best horror game series arrive in May

The next installment in the Amnesia series is coming to Xbox Game Pass in May.

PC Gamer

Epic Games boss defends Twitter, calls #BlocktheBlue supporters 'losers and goons'

Tim Sweeney weighed in on the furor over Twitter's blue checkmarks this weekend.

Windows Central

Microsoft confirms Xbox DVR capture issues are 'actively being investigated' (Update)

An Xbox Engineering Lead has confirmed Microsoft is investigating issues with game captures.

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Armored Core 6 report suggests August launch — will it be at Summer Games Fest?

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is set to launch this August according to sources who spoke to Insider Gaming. But will we see it at Summer Games Fest?

Daily Mirror

Xbox Twitter share disabled as Microsoft sidesteps Elon Musk's new API pricing

Microsoft drops Twitter support as the platform's new pricing comes into effect, and Musk looks set to retaliate

Windows Central

How to fix games not installing on the Xbox Game Pass PC app

The PC Game Pass app has improved, but some of the ways it interacts with Windows 10 and 11 can cause a lot of problems. If you're having issues with downloads not working or games stuck in a queue, here's our troubleshooting guide.

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