Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard King has been blocked by the UK’s Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA), citing concerns over reduced competition and innovation for gamers in the UK. The CMA had previously released its provisional findings on the buyout, which included concerns over exclusivity for games such as Overwatch, Diablo, and
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Publisher Microids has announced the upcoming release of Flashback 2, the sequel to the 1992 classic action-platformer. Developed under the leadership of Flashback’s original creator, Paul Cuisset, the game will launch in November on PC and consoles. Flashback 2 offers a first look at gameplay, showcasing a cyberpunk world with 3D environments that allow players
As a fan of both farming and detective games, I was intrigued when I came across Grave Seasons by developer Son M and Perfect Garbage. The game is still in its early stages of development, and there isn’t even a Steam page for it yet, but the concept is captivating. In Grave Seasons, each time
Steam Puzzle Fest is offering great discounts on your favorite puzzle games. However, the most exciting thing about this festival is the release of the demo for Viewfinder, the upcoming puzzler game developed by Sad Owl Studios. Having had a sneak peek at the game during the GDC last month, I can attest that the
Employees at the Irvine offices of Sega of America have announced their intention to unionise. The newly-formed Allied Employees Guild Improving Sega (AEGIS) has filed for an election with the National Labor Relations Board. The unionisation effort includes around 144 employees from various departments, such as QA, marketing, localisation, product development, and live service. Unionisation
Respawn, the developers of Apex Legends, have announced the latest hero to join the roster for the upcoming Season 17: Ballistic. This new addition comes as a relief to fans who were disappointed with the lack of a new Legend in the previous season. Ballistic, who was in retirement, is now ready to get back
AMD Ryzen 7000 processors are a popular choice among gamers, but recent reports have indicated that they are susceptible to fatal overheating. Several users have reported that their processors burned the motherboard socket, causing concern among the gaming community. The Cause of The Issue Tom’s Hardware and YouTuber der8auer have investigated the matter and found
Playing as a postal carrier can be a relaxing and enjoyable experience, as seen in games such as Tiny Echo and Lake. And that’s exactly the tone that solo developer Kela van der Deijl has captured in their cutesy mail-delivery game Mail Time. The game will be released on Steam on April 27th, and after
Stellaris, the grand spacefaring strategy game from Paradox, has revealed its next expansion: Galactic Paragons. This expansion, set to release on May 9th, is geared towards fans of big government and will focus on expanding the council system, introducing deeper character progression, and exploring the collection of leaders. New Features Under One Rule is a
Despite its shortcomings, Fallout 76 has garnered a unique community of players that have taken the game beyond its original design. One group, in particular, has created theatre performance art within the game. The Wasteland Theatre Company has previously tackled Shakespeare and A Christmas Carol, and now they are back with a post-apocalyptic adaptation of