As Microsoft faces scrutiny from regulators around the world regarding its attempted acquisition of Activision Blizzard, it may encounter one of its most significant hurdles yet in the United States. The Federal Trade Commission is "likely" to file an antitrust lawsuit over the proposed deal, according to a new report from Politico.
A lawsuit is said not to be a guarantee as of yet, as the FTC's commissioners have not voted on such a move and may first look to meet with lawyers from...
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God of War Ragnarok often throws more equipment and gear at you than you'll care to pay attention to, but the Amulet of Yggdrasil is actually an important armor item that offers plenty of passive buffs. The amulet contains nine sockets that can be fitted with stat-raising enchantments, but only two sockets are open when you receive it. You'll need to find seven jewels to unlock the remaining sockets. Here's where to find all seven Jewels of Yggdrasil in God of War Ragnarok.
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has had a fantastic launch, and it's sold a record-setting amount. According to Nintendo, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has sold over 10 million units worldwide in just three days after its release on November 18.
This is the most copies sold worldwide in three days ever for any Nintendo game, according to the press release. In just a weekend, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet sold close to how much Pokemon Diamond and Pearl (14.92 million units) has sold in its lifetime...
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet features the first fully connected open-world in the series, filled with secrets for players to find. One of those secrets are the four shrines found in the Paldea region, each of which contains a legendary Pokemon. In order to access each shrine, you will need to find eight stakes in the surrounding area. Here is where you can find each shrine and its corresponding stakes. If you fully advance through the history courses and befriend the history teacher Ms...
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are out, and though many people are excited by the new features, the new, open-world presentation can leave some players confused, particularly with all the new mechanical additions. Where to go first, you might wonder, as the days of linear Pokemon days may be behind us--but don't worry! We've got the tips you need to find your way. Here are a few things to do in the opening hours of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet to get yourself poised for success.
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There's lots of Xbox controller deals happening on Black Friday, and here's one more. Xbox Elite Wireless Series 2 controllers are $130 instead of $180 over at Newegg. To get the deal, customers must use the BFFDAY22 when checking out.
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This is a pretty good deal for Xbox Elite Series 2 controllers. It's not the lowest Elite Series 2 controllers have ever sold for in recent history--that would be the $100 listing that was live earlier this month at BJ's.
If you're looking...
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury is on sale at Amazon for just $40 (normally $60). The discount applies to physical and digital versions of the game. Deals on first-party Nintendo games are rare, so this is a prime opportunity to grab Mario’s latest outing for Nintendo Switch if you’ve been holding off.
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Super Mario 3D World + Browser’s Fury actually contains two games: First is a Switch port of the Wii U title Super Mario 3D World that features welcome enhancements like...
GOG is giving away a free PC game, Narita Boy, for a 48-hour period. It's available now until November 25 on 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET.
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To claim a free copy, head to the link above, click on "go to giveaway," and select "add to library."
Narita Boy was released in 2021 and is a metroidvania with a retro aesthetic. It was on Xbox Game Pass for a while, but it was removed earlier this year. Narita Boy devs Studio Koba are also working on a spin-off called Haneda Girl.
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With an eight-year development cycle finally nearing completion--though the light at the end of the tunnel continues to get pushed further away--Deep Silver and Dambuster Studio have announced a Dead Island 2 Showcase for early next month.
The showcase will air on December 6 at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET on the official Dead Island YouTube channel. The presentation was announced via Twitter as an invitation to a red carpet event promising "action, gore, and zombies."
Dead Island 2 reemerged during...
If you found yourself thinking you wish you had a good (or even bad) excuse to get away from the family on Thanksgiving, then this next Vampire Survivors update will help you do just that.
Dropping Thursday, November 24, the Vampire Survivors 1.10 Tiny Update is adding in a new stage, character, item, and more, which sounds like just the perfect amount of new content to dig into on Thanksgiving. The new stage is called "Tiny Bridge," and is exactly what you think it is--a tiny bridge. "Two...
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, you are the new transfer student at a prestigious academy. While the main crux of the game is the Treasure Hunt, where you are free to explore the region and find your "Treasure," you can return to the academy at any time to take classes to learn new information. If knowledge isn't enough to incentivize you, passing exams will reward you with Exp. items, which can be quite useful. Here's every answer for each class in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is still getting new updates, and CD Projekt Red has detailed what to expect when the next major update arrives on December 14.
One of the big new features being added on PC is a photo mode, which will let players take photos and share them. There will be a photo mode contest to come later on, the studio said. Fans had been wondering if the game would ever get a photo mode for years, and now it's finally coming.
Additionally, there is a new camera mode coming to PC...
Trigger warning: This article discusses depression, suicide, and associated outcomes of work-related stress.
Attention regarding development crunch, once a relatively unremarked upon reality of game development, has gone mainstream. As the gaming industry matures and the public becomes more aware of the employment practices at their favorite studios, crunch has become a common part of the lexicon. Exposes have been written about crunch culture in the closing weeks of massive triple-A...
2022 has been a blockbuster year for video games, but out of all the titles released so far, Elden Ring has staked a claim as one of the best around. If you've been looking to jump into From Software's elegant masterpiece of fantasy, the good news is that there are Black Friday deals on right now that slash the price significantly on this challenging sandbox adventure.
Walmart is selling Elden Ring for only $35 for PS5, PS4, and Xbox. PlayStation copies are limited to physical editions, but...
Pokemon is many things to many people: a game series that spawned an entire genre, a mammoth media franchise enjoyed by all ages, and a symbol of innocent fun in a world obsessed with violence and strife. However, while it's no secret that Pokemon is a massive money-maker for Nintendo, it's also become a symbol of the company's latent conservatism and unwillingness to adapt to modern trends. Now, with the controversial release of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, some Pokemon fans are wondering...
If you owned a GameCube as a kid, you probably remember a few things about the console: its unique form factor, its tiny discs, and how disappointing Super Mario Sunshine was. However, did you know that there's a "right way" to remove those discs? Yep, you just press the button in the center of the tray.
If you aren't sure what we're talking about, you aren't alone--indeed, it seems that many players are unaware of this feature. We polled GameSpot's staff, and over half of us didn't know...
Halloween was almost a month ago, but you can rekindle the spooky season vibes with this sale discounting Luigi’s Mansion 3 to just $42 (normally $60) at Amazon as part of the retailer's Black Friday sale.
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Like many other first-party Nintendo Switch titles, it’s rare to see Luigi’s Mansion on sale, making this the perfect opportunity to pick up one of the system’s best games.
The third entry in the Luigi’s Mansion series once again sees Mario’s green-clad brother, Luigi...
Who doesn't enjoy a little Thursday Wordle action every now and again? We're back with another edition of our Wordle guides, this time on November 24, which is Thanksgiving in the United States. The Wordle answer today is especially appropriate, especially for those living in the United States or those that celebrate Thanksgiving. However, it's not a freebie answer, so some players could still struggle with their guesses.
If you haven't started the Wordle just yet, then you can check out...
In one of its latest CMA responses to Microsoft's planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard (spotted by games industry analyst Piers Harding-Rolls), Sony has mentioned its next generation of PlayStation consoles and how potentially losing access to the Call of Duty franchise would have major repercussions on its profits. While the brief line of text doesn't mention an exact date due to a redaction in it, it does confirm that Sony has a new PlayStation planned for a future release, possibly...
Bayonetta 3, one of the newest high-profile Nintendo Switch releases, is on sale ahead of Black Friday. The game is currently marked down to $45 on Amazon.
It's the lowest price we've seen so far since the game launched in late October. Bayonetta 3 comes highly recommended from reviewers across the board, including here at GameSpot. Our Bayonetta 3 review scored the game a 9/10, calling it a "show-stopping spectacle."
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Bayonetta 3 was developed by Platinum Games and launched...