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Why In the World Is the FTC Trying to Block Microsoft From Buying Call of Duty?

Antitrust regulators don't seem to understand how the video game industry works.

Reason

Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox year in review: How to get your stats for all 3 consoles

It's time to spotlight our favorite games of the year. Here's how to show off your hours played, whether you have a Switch, PlayStation, or Xbox console.

Inverse

Pushing Buttons: Shouldn’t the ‘video game Oscars’ be about more than just hours of trailers?

In this week’s newsletter: Other than God of War star Christopher Judge’s heartfelt acceptance speech, the Game Awards felt symptomatic of something wrong with the industry

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The 10 best Xbox Game Pass games of 2022

Xbox Game Pass had a great year in 2022. There are too many excellent games to count on the service, but these 10 recent hits are among the best.

Inverse

Best gaming hardware 2022: 12 incredible new gadgets for video game fans

No new consoles this year from Microsoft, Sony, or Nintendo, but 2022 did bless us with two terrific handhelds and some rock-solid gaming gear.

Inverse

Xbox boss Phil Spencer claims PlayStation wants to ‘grow by making Xbox smaller’

According to Spencer, 'Sony is trying to protect their dominance on console'

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How to set up a games console for a child

Keep your kids safe while they’re gaming with our guide to setting up a new Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch

Evening Standard

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From The Silent Twins to Sam Ryder: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment

Whether it’s a magnetic drama about elective-mute twins or the leonine Eurovision nearly man’s debut LP, our critics have you covered for the next seven days

The Guardian - UK

Why is the FTC suing to stop Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal? Because it doesn’t trust the tech giant

Federal regulators are skeptical that the Xbox parent will make good on pledges to keep games available on PlayStation.

Fortune

'Death Stranding 2' release date, trailer, story, and cast for Kojima's sequel

A sequel to Hideo Kojima's walking simulator 'Death Stranding' is coming. Here is everything we know so far.

Inverse

The Guide #64: Six games the whole family will enjoy this Christmas

In this week’s newsletter: Games have always been a vital part of Christmas. And thanks to smartphones and Switches, they’ve never been more accessible – or enjoyable

The Guardian - UK

FTC votes to file suit to block Microsoft’s $69 Billion Activision deal

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is seeking to block Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc., saying the tie-up between the Xbox maker and popular gaming publisher would harm competition.

Tribune News Service

The FTC sues to block Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition

The FTC will try and block Microsoft from buying Activision Blizzard, citing concerns over negative effects on competition and innovation

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Microsoft promises a decade of Call of Duty on Nintendo consoles

Microsoft forged an agreement with Nintendo to put Call of Duty on Nintendo consoles after the Activision Blizzard merger goes through

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Daily Mirror

Call of Duty is coming to Nintendo consoles – if Microsoft and Activision merger closes

Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, has confirmed that the Call of Duty franchise will be available on Nintendo following the merger of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard King.

Fortune

Microsoft keeps pulling the right political strings. Is it enough to get the Activision Blizzard deal over the finish line?

The tech giant is making shrewd moves, but regulators remain wary of its $68.7 billion purchase of the video game developer.

Inverse

Xbox partners with Calm to prioritize the mental health of gamers

Xbox is partnering with Calm to add sounds from 'Sea of Thieves' and 'Halo Infinite' to the meditation app. Here are all of Xbox's new mental health programs.

Evening Standard

Microsoft pledges to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo

Nintendo is being promised the gaming franchise for at least a decade if Microsoft clinches its buyout of Call of Duty owner Activision Blizzard.

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Evening Standard

Game of the Year 2022: The titles we loved this year

The best games of 2022 were a blend of premium epics and those that evoked gentler pleasures

The Independent UK

Making 'indie' video games gets trickier as industry evolves

Every year, some tiny and independent video game developer studios like hold their own with the big leagues by making hit games that achieve commercial success or at least critical acclaim

Evening Standard

Xbox games will get more expensive after Christmas

Microsoft will add an estimated £10 to its Xbox game prices from January 2023, matching rival Sony

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Microsoft is raising prices on first-party games to $70

Xbox's biggest games will cost an extra $10 starting in 2023.

Inverse

15 years ago, the creator of Final Fantasy made his masterpiece

This cult classic JRPG from the creator of 'Final Fantasy' remains one of the best video game narratives ever told thanks to its experimental storytelling.

Inverse

Seagate's 1TB expansion card is the biggest upgrade you can give your Xbox Series S

Seagate literally changed the game with its lineup of high-speed storage expansion cards for the Xbox Series S and Series X. Every current-gen Xbox owner should get this external NVMe storage card.

Inverse

You need to play the best dystopian RPG on Xbox Game Pass ASAP

'Eastward' is the rare RPG that is captivating without being overwhelming

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