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Microsoft’s quest to acquire Activision Blizzard appears to be making some headway as the EU is reportedly likely to approve the monumental $68.7 billion purchase. The European Commission will make its decision regardingMicrosoft’s acquisition later this year. Meanwhile, there are still a few major hurdles before the biggest merger in gaming history can take place. Just over a year ago,Microsoft announced its plan to purchase Activision Blizzardin a move that could have a profound impact on the gaming industry....

While gamers have grown accustomed to mowing down all manner of enemies in first-person shooter games over the years, from enemy combatants to alien invaders, Arkane Studios decided to take a different path for its recently releasedRedfall. Rather than tasking players with taking down the usual hordes of soldiers clad in tactical armor, Arkane’s spooky shooter opts instead to put multiple types of vampires squarely inRedfallplayers’ crosshairs. Each of the different types ofvampires inRedfallpossess their own unique skills and abilities, and all of them can quickly take down players who wander into a fight unprepared....

Fable 4as fans are calling it is currently being developed by PlayGround Games, the studio behind the Forza Horizon series. The game will be made with the Forzatech game engine, which means it can be expected that the game will look absolutely gorgeous. Announced as ‘Fable’ in July of 2020, not very much is known about the new entry in theFableseries, but fans are surely excited to revisit Albion and carve their own heroic tale....

AGenshin Impactplayer has shared a glitch that makes them die repeatedly while in one of the artifact domains. Glitches have become very common in the game as the world of Teyvat keeps expanding with every new update. Most glitches are harmless, and they even enhance the exploration experience which can become monotonous at times. Artifacts are a crucial part of aGenshin Impactcharacter build as they have a significant impact on their performance on the battlefield....

Wordleis a game that doesn’t need much introduction, being a massive viral hit long beforeThe New York Times bought itin January. Part of the fun of the free word game is that it lets players share their scores on Facebook and Twitter without spoiling the answer. Normally, it’d be impossible to fake one’s score, and there’s not much reason for doing so. However, some experiencedWordleplayers accused NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns of doing just that....

One of the biggest releases in 2023 has beenHogwarts Legacy. It’s not hard to understand why, as it lets players enjoy life as a student in a magical school. The sense of exploration and wonder it provides is unparalleled, making it a treat for franchise fans and newcomers alike.Hogwarts Legacyhas proven that the school setting is one that gamers love, which may pave the way for aBullysequel to finally make an appearance....

Best Light Cone Back to All Characters Guinaifen, a 4-star character introduced in theHonkai: Star Rail1.4 update, plays a support role with a focus on applying the Burn debuff to increase the team’s damage-over-time (DoT) potential, similar to Hook. As a Nihility character, her optimal light cones are in line with characters like Kafka and Sampo, reflecting her DoT utility. Nevertheless, when she applies DoT, her overall damage through her kit is also increased....

Quick Links Once you’ve introduced yourself to The Underground inPalia, you’ll notice there’s a ton of new things to do here. There are arcade machines with many different mini-games,hidden shops that you can’t get on the surface, and even a Hotpot mini-game that can only be found here and requires you to play with others. The Hotpot mini-game is a card game that might seem daunting at first but can be easily simplified to make it easier to get started....

Nintendo isn’t often associated with mature games, largely due to the family-friendly nature of its first-party lineup, but that doesn’t mean that the Nintendo Switch console is exclusively kid-friendly titles. With games likeMortal Kombat 11, Bayonetta,and plenty more now on the platform, parents will want to keep an eye on the ESRB ratings of what their kids are playing. Of course, ESRB ratings mean nothing when mature games, likeDo Not Feed the Monkeys,slip through the cracks with an “E for Everyone” rating....

Nearly twenty years after the final film in theIndiana Jonestrilogy, the principal cast and crew reunited for another go-round. For this production, Spielberg, Lucas, Ford, and the returning love interest Karen Allen set out topay homage to 1950’s science fiction B-movies…using a franchise about archaeological adventure, heroism, and battling Nazis. They set themselves up for a clash of genres rarely seen on screen sinceFrom Dusk Till Dawn.Except that moviehandled the genre-blending way more deftly....

There hasn’t been much revealed regardingKingdom Hearts 4since its first trailer in April 2022, but one thing is for certain: Disney worlds should make a return. Donald and Goofy were confirmed to be searching through past worlds looking for clues to find Sora, specifically investigating Olympus and asking Hades for help. Olympus has been one of the most recurring locations in theKingdom Heartsseries, and it seems players will be exploring theHercules-themed world once more inKingdom Hearts 4....

As a title that launched as far back as 1994,Live A Livewas ahead of its time by giving players a choice of where the narrative goes in a JRPG. The game takes place during different periods of history, and players can choose which level to play first in whatever order they desire. RELATED:Live A Live: How Long To Beat Thanks to the 2D HD remaster, fans in the West can experience one of the most timeless JRPGs of all time withLive A Livecurrently on the Nintendo Switch....

Summary Thanks to the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe,Marvelsuperheroes seem to be everywhere these days. Not only have they cropped up in dozens of movies and TV shows, but they have also taken over the gaming industry in the past couple of years. And with the recent Insomniac Games' leaks, it seems likeMarvelheroes aren’t going away anytime soon. That means that fans are in for a treat, especially if these upcoming games follow in the footsteps of the MCU....