The Federal Trade Commission has officially sued Microsoft in an attempt to stop the company's $69 billion acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard. The suit, which was filed Thursday, December 8, claims that the deal would make Microsoft too strong a competitor in the video games industry, and would ultimately suppress competition. The lawsuit comes as little surprise, as Politico indicated the FTC was likely to file antitrust claims against Microsoft late last month.
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Halo Infinite custom map creators continue to impress, as your local Waffle House is now a late-night battleground thanks to the power of the game's Forge toolset.
As shared by Rebs Gaming on Twitter, someone has lovingly recreated a Waffle House in Halo Infinite using Forge. It's well-known that anything can happen at a Waffle House at 2 AM., but something tells me a Spartan game of Team Deathmatch is a new one. There are tons of fun little details inside the Waffle House for good measure...
Over the past few years, Razer's Wolverine line of controllers has included multiple impressive options for competitive gamers on Xbox and PC. Now, PlayStation users can experience Razer's unique PC-style approach to controller design with the Razer Wolverine V2 Pro. Officially licensed by PlayStation, the Wolverine V2 Pro is a high-end controller with an eye-popping $250 price. After spending some time with the Wolverine V2 Pro, I can't deny that it's easily the most premium-feeling...
More than two years after the PlayStation 5’s release, there are finally other controller options other than the DualSense. Sure, there have been numerous modded PS5 controllers from third-party manufacturers, but the PDP Victrix Pro BFG is the first officially licensed PS5 controller to be revealed. After spending some time with the BFG, the premium controller lives up to its $180 price. With excellent ergonomics and arguably unparalleled versatility thanks to its modular design, the...
Marvel Snap is up for Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards, and Second Dinner used the occasion to debut a music video from DJ Martin Garrix and singer-songwriter JVKE. The video, titled Hero, also ties into an in-game event that debuts a new special variant card free for all players, as well as a new bundle available for purchase.
The video tells a love story, as JVKE imagines famous Marvel romances like Spider-Man and MJ, Storm and Black Panther, and Vision and Scarlet Witch. It uses...
It’s Friday, and players should end the week right by getting the Wordle correct. If you're here, then you're probably struggling in some shape or fashion, and that's not something you want to do on a Friday. Fortunately, we're here to make sure that you end the work week with aplomb and get the Wordle correct. Fortunately for players, the answer today is much simpler than the past few days' answers have been. Still, though, it's not a word that players should take lightly. If you haven't...
With top-notch anime such as Mob Psycho 100 season 3, Chainsaw Man, and Akiba Maid War streaming on TV currently, now is a great time to shift from watching Japan's finest export to playing games inspired by it. Over on Fanatical, you can save a whopping 95% on the Anime Bounty Bundle, a collection of games that ordinarily costs $85 but is going for $4. For the price of a cup of coffee, you'll get games such as fast-paced beat-em-up Kawaii Deathu Desu and high-speed mech action-blaster...
The popular YouTuber and prolific Apex Legends dataminer known as Thordansmash is now claiming he's discovered a new limited-time mode--one that's unlike anything players have seen before. The new LTM (which the leaker refers to as "Hardcore mode") allegedly pits players against each other in squads of three, just like the standard battle royale mode. There's a catch, however: Players will land with no visible HUD, a Common-tier body shield, and ammo will spawn less frequently.
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Microsoft is raising the retail price of its biggest AAA releases from $60 to $70 to follow many others in the market, and top boss Phil Spencer has now shed some light on what drove the decision.
On the Second Request podcast, Spencer said Microsoft finally followed the likes of PlayStation, EA, Take-Two, and more in raising game prices due to economic headwinds.
"Pricing is always something that we're conscious of and the impact it has on our customers," he said. "Given our economic...
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has offered some strong words about rival Sony amid the battle over whether or not regulators allow Microsoft's bid to buy Activision Blizzard to go through. He said on the Second Request podcast that Sony is trying to grow its own business by making Xbox smaller.
"There has really only been one major opposer to the deal, and it's Sony. Sony is trying to protect their dominance on console. The way they grow is by making Xbox smaller," Spencer said. "They...
Developer The Outsiders has announced that Metal: Hellsinger, its most recent game, has reached 1 million players and will also be coming to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. In addition, there'll also be a new update that introduces a new difficulty, weapon skins, combos to learn, and more.
Archdevil is the fourth-highest difficulty now. Those who play on this mode will go against stronger demons and have no last stand to rely on. A new Elite Seraph demon has been added to the game, as well...
Though Pokemon Scarlet and Violet released just a few weeks back, you can already get a nice deal on the games. This deal is particularly great for those who can't decide which version they want--or maybe you have two people on your holiday shopping list who both want the new games. The Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Double Pack is on sale for $99 at eBay. Sold by a Top Rated Plus eBay seller and has a money-back guarantee as well as fast shipping and free returns.
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Arcade1Up has a reputation for bringing beloved games and franchises back from the dead with solid home arcade machines. Its latest nostalgia-fueled cabinet is arguably its most exciting yet. Arcade1Up NFL Blitz Legends reintroduces the football classic to players after more than a decade since its last installment. This is classic Blitz, compiling the first three (and best) entries in one place. It has some alterations with regards to some of the over-the-top violence, but the core...
Electronic Arts is getting one piece of the Battlefield band back together. David Sirland--who previously worked on Battlefield V, Battlefield 1, and Battlefield 4--has returned to DICE as a lead producer for the franchise.
Sirland announced the move on Twitter, stating, "things really are very different (in a good way)." The new lead producer added that he's "eager to make the future of Battlefield brighter and better than ever!"
What that specifically entails will require patience...
GameStop has released its latest earnings report, shining a light on how the company is performing from a business perspective. Starting with the numbers, GameStop's revenue dipped slightly to $1.186 billion, down from $1.297 billion during the same period last year. That was a decline of $111 million.
GameStop posted an overall net loss of $94.7 million during the quarter, an improvement against the $105.4 million loss from the same period last year.
The retailer also reported that it had...
While Fortnite doesn't have an official collaboration with the FIFA World Cup this year, the popular battle royale game has made an appearance thanks to English player Jordan Pickford's obsession with it. In an interview posted to England's official YouTube, Pickford explained that the case held a full set up including a monitor, which he prefers to the laptop screen.
As picked up by Eurogamer, the soccer star was asked about the case around 8 minutes into the interview. When asked what he...
There are plenty of excellent shields to pick from in Elden Ring, but very few look quite as cool as the Dragonclaw Shield. This greatshield sports a very unique aesthetic that goes with a basically any armor vibe you've got going--and even better, it's a solid choice for anyone who wants to be able to soak up some hits. In this guide, we'll tell you where you can round it up.
The Dragonclaw Shield explained
The Dragonclaw Shield is a greatshield that requires 28 Strength and 12 Dexterity...
Updated on December 7: The new Diamond Collection bundle is available now and features a bunch of AAA games.
Fanatical has kicked off its Bundlefestive promotion, a week-long event that's focused entirely on Steam game bundles. Bundles are Fanatical's bread and butter, so this is definitely something you'll want to pay attention to. It's a great way to stock up on PC games (and Steam Deck games!) for cheap.
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Each day through Friday, December 9, Fanatical will...
Yuji Naka, co-creator of Sonic and director of the infamous Balan Wonderland, has been arrested again on alleged insider trading charges surrounding Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier. This comes after Naka's first arrest in November, for similar insider trading charges but on a different game, a new Dragon Quest title.
According to Asahi (via VGC), Naka and another Square Enix employee, Taisuke Sazaki, knew of Square Enix's plans to work with Ateam on Final Fantasy VII: The First...
Fanatical’s Diamond Collection Holiday Edition bundle is here, offering customers up to five critically-acclaimed Steam games at a massive discount.
Like other Fanatical DIY deals, the final price depends on how many keys you add to your bundle, starting at three games for $15, four games for $19, or five games for $23.
The pool of 18 possible games includes big AAA releases like Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, Prey, and Dishonored: Death of the Outsider, as well as several...