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Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition is going to take even longer

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have agreed to move the deadline for its impending merger, narrowly avoiding yesterday's cutoff.
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Microsoft beat the FTC. Here’s what the controversial court ruling means for Xbox

Microsoft cleared its biggest hurdle to closing its Activision Blizzard acquisition, but the battle isn't quite over yet.
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Microsoft wins FTC case, removing Xbox’s biggest Activision Blizzard acquisition hurdle

Microsoft has won its war with the FTC, paving the way for the company to close its troubled Activision Blizzard acquisition.
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Best Diablo 4 Rogue builds: recommended skills, passives, and gear

These two powerful Rouge builds are absolute DPS monsters. Take these set skills and passives for a great character that'll dominate all game long.
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Best Diablo 4 Sorcerer builds: recommended skills, passives, and gear

Here is a general overview of the Sorcerer class, plus some examples of builds you can work toward to wield powerful magic in Diablo 4.
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Microsoft’s $69B Activision Blizzard deal temporarily blocked in U.S.

A U.S. judge has granted a request by the FTC to temporarily block Microsoft from proceeding with its bid to acquire Activision Blizzard.
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Where to farm Crushed Beast Bones in Diablo 4

Crushed Beast Bones are extremely useful in Diablo 4, and in this guide, we'll show you where to find and farm them.
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How to get a horse in Diablo 4

It will take a long time before you can actually mount up after finding the first stable. Here's everything you need to do in order to get a mount in Diablo 4.
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How to get a pet in Diablo 4

There's only one pet available at the moment, and though it is purely a cosmetic item, it is an adorable companion. Here's how to get a pet in Diablo 4.
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How to increase Renown in Diablo 4

The rewards you get for increasing your Renown are some of the best in the game. Here's how you can increase your Renown in Diablo 4 and what it will give you.
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Is Diablo 4 cross-platform?

Here's what you need to know about Diablo 4 cross-platform support.
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Diablo 4 release time, file size and preload options

Thankfully you can cut down on that wait by preloading the game so you can start building your character and hunting down Lilith to save Sanctuary the moment the game goes live.
Diablo Immortal's main screen on the Asus ROG Phone 5.

Activision Blizzard fined over Diablo Immortal’s microtransactions

Activision Blizzard has been fined after failing to disclose Diablo Immortal's microtransactions during its rating process.
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Why cloud gaming is the linchpin in Microsoft’s troubled Activision Blizzard acqusition

With Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition blocked by the CMA, all eyes should be on cloud gaming.
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Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition blocked in the U.K. over cloud concerns

Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition attempt has been blocked by the U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority.
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Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 is getting a new mode and overhauled DMZ in Season 3

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0's next season will bring some significant features to the battle royale game, including some DMZ changes.
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Counter-Strike 2 could succeed where Overwatch 2 failed

For Counter-Strike 2's launch to go smoothly, Valve needs to take some lessons from Overwatch's 2 less-than-perfect rollout.
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Microsoft pledges to bring Xbox PC games to Nvidia GeForce Now

Microsoft has pledged to bring Call of Duty and its other first-party games to Nvidia GeForce Now.
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U.K. wants Call of Duty removed from Microsoft’s Activision acquisition

U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority is suggesting the divestiture of Call of Duty or Activision before it'd accept Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition.
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4 predictions for where video games are headed in 2023

Don't blink: 2023 could be another landmark year for the gaming world if these four trends hold strong.
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4 video game news stories that shaped the industry’s future in 2022

2022 turned out to be a pivotal year for the gaming industry thanks to a blockbuster acquisition, unionization efforts, and more.
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FTC files lawsuit to block Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition

The FTC has filed a complaint about Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
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Starfield, The Elder Scrolls Online devs are voting to unionize

Quality assurance testers at Microsoft-owned game developers like Bethesda Game Studios are voting to unionize.
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Microsoft offered Sony a 10-year Call of Duty deal for PlayStation, report says

A new report claims that Microsoft has offered Sony a 10-year commitment to keep the Call of Duty franchise on PlayStation.
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Overwatch 2 removes Mei for at least 2 weeks due to ice wall exploit

Blizzard has temporarily removed Mei from Overwatch 2 until November 15 due to an ice wall exploit.
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (2022) PC performance guide: Best settings for high fps

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (2022) is available now on PC. Here are the best settings to optimize your performance, along with XeSS, DLSS, and FSR testing.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II’s physical disc doesn’t actually include the game

If you buy a physical edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, you'll still need to download the full game digitally.
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Overwatch 2’s item prices are the scariest part of its Halloween event

Overwatch 2's Halloween event is giving out more tricks than treats due to its high item prices.
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Bastion and Torbjörn temporarily removed from Overwatch 2 due to exploits

Blizzard temporarily removed Bastion and Torbjörn from the Overwatch 2 roster due to exploits.
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The best heroes in Overwatch 2

As of the current state of Overwatch 2, these are the best heroes you should at least consider for each role, which we will update as the game's meta adjusts.
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Overwatch 2 Sojourn guide: abilities, strategies, counters, and more

Damage heroes are generally the most popular of the three roles. If you want to master this Damage class hero, here's a full guide on Sojourn for Overwatch 2.
Kiriko throws items in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2 Kiriko guide: abilities, strategies, counters, and more

Kiriko is on the more technical side in terms of characters, so a quick guide on how she works will help you make the most of this shinobi's prowess.
Sombra's new look in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2 hit with second DDoS attack as long queues persist

Can't get into Overwatch 2? A string of DDoS attacks is to blame, causing server issues to continue into day two.
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Overwatch 2 DDoS attack results in launch day server woes

Blizzard Entertainment's president says a DDoS attack is to blame for Overwatch 2's launch day server issues.