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Xbox Game Pass gets its first Activision Blizzard game very soon

An Activision Blizzard title is finally coming to Xbox Game Pass this month, opening the floodgates for more to come.
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Crash Bandicoot 4 developer Toys for Bob is going independent

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Every key detail from Xbox’s business update: new console, multiplatform games, and more

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The video game industry has laid off thousands this year. Here’s what that means for you

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Xbox lays off 1,900 developers, cancels Blizzard’s survival game

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These Activision Blizzard games need to come to Xbox Game Pass this year

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The biggest gaming news of 2023: Insomniac leak, GTA 6 reveal, and more

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We predicted gaming’s 2023 future last December. Here’s what we got right

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The video game industry flew too close to the sun in 2023. Now, its crashing back to Earth

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Bobby Kotick leaves Activation Blizzard next week amid Xbox shake ups

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Warcraft and Diablo devs reveal the focus of Phil Spencer’s Blizzard visit

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Everything announced at BlizzCon 2023: Diablo 4 DLC, Cataclysm Classic, and more

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Microsoft has acquired Activision Blizzard: What does that mean for you?

After nearly two years, Microsoft finally acquired Activision Blizzard. Here's what that means for players and Xbox's future.
Xbox acquired Activision Blizzard on January 18, 2022, and gained the rights to Call of Duty, Candy Crush, and more.

Microsoft finally closes its $69B Activision Blizzard acquisition

Microsoft confirmed that it has completed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard after nearly two years of scrutiny from regulators.
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Video game voice actors are poised for a strike after successful SAG-AFTRA vote

SAG-AFTRA voted to approve a strike against the video game industry ahead of its next round of bargaining sessions.
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Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition is about to clear its final hurdle

In a positive development for Microsoft, the U.K. is now open to approving its Activision Blizzard acquisition.
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Microsoft gives Activision Blizzard cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft

Microsoft will give cloud streaming rights for Activision Blizzard games to Ubisoft in order to placate regulators wary of the acquisition.
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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.
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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.