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Halo co-creator Alex Seropian has launched Look North World, a new game studio focused on creating community-driven virtual spaces and experiences. The company also launched its first game, Outlaw Corral, on Unreal Engine for Fortnite (UEFN).
The studio aims to bring…
Appeals court denies FTC request to stop $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard
July 17, 2023
A federal appeals court denied a Federal Trade Commission request to stop the $68.7 billion Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard today.
The denial could clear the way for the deal to close in the next few days.
A three-judge appeals court panel denied the motion…
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Earlier in the week, it appeared that the FTC’s case against Microsoft had been summarily dismissed by Judge Corley, at least insofar as she…
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Microsoft and Sony have signed a binding deal to keep Call of Duty on the PlayStation platform.
The deal comes after a federal appeals court on Friday rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s attempt to delay Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard on…
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Xbox announced today that it’s testing a new safety feature for users to report inappropriate voice chats they receive in-game. Specifically…
The Xbox Series X is $50 off right now
July 12, 2023
After a couple years of Xbox and PlayStation stock shortages, it’s now fairly easy to get your hands on a current gaming console. Now might be the ideal time to snap up the Xbox Series X, Microsoft’s most powerful console, as it’s on sale. You can pick up…
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Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley has issued her ruling in the case of the Federal Trade Commission’s temporary injunction against Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. She ruled against the injunction, which dissolves on July 14. This begs the question: What will…
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Shipt, a retail technology company, has partnered with user-generated content (UGC) developer Voldex to make a racing game for Roblox.
The aim is to…
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A judge has denied the Federal Trade Commission’s request for a preliminary injunction to block Microsoft and Activision Blizzard’s pending…
100 Thieves debuts Bank Heist custom Fortnite Map
July 11, 2023
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Esports and lifestyle organization 100 Thieves announced the launch of its first game project, Bank Heist. The project was developed in-house using Epic Games’ Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN). Players can try the map starting July 11 at 11am PT.
Bank Heist rewards…
