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SEC has started its own investigation into Activision Blizzard’s workplace practices

September 21, 2021
A new GamesBeat event is around the corner! Learn more about what comes next.  The Securities and Exchanges Commission has started an investigation into Activision Blizzard’s handling of employee allegations of sexual misconduct and workplace discrimination, as the The Wall Street Journal reported today. And this includes look into CEO Bobby Kotick’s communications. The Call of Duty and…
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Best boy Rush comes to Monster Hunter: Rise via a Mega Man crossover event

September 17, 2021
A new GamesBeat event is around the corner! Learn more about what comes next.  Capcom announced today that Monster Hunter: Rise players will be able to unlock Mega Man’s robotic dog Rush as a mount and companion starting on September 24. Monster Hunter: Rise came out for Switch in March and became a big hit (like others in the series), selling over 7 million copies. Capcom has been releasing…
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Nintendo Switch lineup updated to enable Bluetooth audio

September 16, 2021
On Tuesday, Nintendo pushed an OTA update to both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Lite that enable a widely-requested feature. Bluetooth Audio streaming will now be possible with the handheld console that was released more than four years ago. The latest #NintendoSwitch update…
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Battlefield 2042 gets delayed to November 19

September 16, 2021
A new GamesBeat event is around the corner! Learn more about what comes next.  One of the biggest games of the fall is getting a delay. Publisher Electronic Arts and developer DICE announced today that they are pushing back the release of Battlefield 2042. The near-future…
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Bluetooth on Switch, WarioWare is fun, and so is Cruis’n Blast | Last of the Nintendogs

September 16, 2021
A new GamesBeat event is around the corner! Learn more about what comes next.  On this episode of Last of the Nintendogs, GamesBeat editor Mike Minotti is upset about how irresponsible Jeff Grubb is. And if Mikey ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy. But somehow, Mike sucks it up long enough to discuss Bluetooth audio support on the Switch, Bayonetta 3, and more in the news. Then the…
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Steam Deck’s killer app just launched on the Steam store

September 15, 2021
A new GamesBeat event is around the corner! Learn more about what comes next.  The Steam Deck won’t launch until late this holiday season, but the handheld gaming PC may already have its killer application. While Nintendo is focused on Metroid Prime, and Microsoft will…
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Nintendo Switch lineup gets permanent price cuts in EU

September 14, 2021
Nintendo has officially changed its retail pricing for the different Switch models for Europe and the UK. The change in price is now reflected on Nintendo’s UK and EU (Spain) websites. The Nintendo Switch originally sold for €330 and £280 in EU and the UK. but now with the new price change, the standard Switch will run €300 and £260. The Switch OLED and Switch Lite are also getting price…
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