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The Activision-Blizzard deal is a stressful process for Microsoft. A few countries’ regulators have approved the deal, but the most critical countries are still reviewing the applications. According to the experts, the deal is expected to be complete by June 2023, but Microsoft has already hit an obstacle. European Union has set an antitrust warning for the deal, making the process more stressful than ever. EU doesn’t trust Microsoft’s promises about keeping the competition fair and asks for more actions, probably, especially about the Call of Duty games....

Speaking to Shacknews, Microsoft Studios VP Phil Spencer has some good news for PC gamers. “I think it’s fair to say that we’ve lost our way a bit in supporting Windows games, but we’re back.” Microsoft focused pretty much exclusively on its consoles over the last decade but Phil Spencer promises that things are going to change. “Windows is incredibly important. The ‘One Microsoft’ mantra that’s come out had us looking at all the devices that Microsoft builds and truly becoming a first-party gaming studio across all devices....

While Meta is extensively working to make mixed reality a norm in the digital communications sector, it is not the only company with this vision. Amongst others, Microsoft is another tech giant working on virtual environments and holograms with its Mesh project. Although the availability of mixed reality platforms might take some time, the Redmond giant has taken a more practical approach to bring the taste of a virtual platform to its communications app Teams....

Honeycombs have a wide range of uses in Minecraft. You can use them to create honeycomb blocks, candles and beehives which are all useful to have. Honeycombs are also used on blocks of copper to prevent them from oxidizing, which can help you decorate your survival world. You can even use them on copper blocks to reach two advancements if you are looking to complete all of the in-game achievements. By the end of this guide, you will learn how to get honeycombs in Minecraft....

To make explosive arrows in Minecraft, you will need to use commands, as there is no item called explosive arrows in the game that players can craft. So to make explosive arrows in Minecraft, you will need to use both command blocks and commands that will vary between both Java and Bedrock versions of the game. Starting with Java, you will need to first give yourself a command block by typing or copying and pasting give @p command_block in Minecraft....

Troubleshooting and bug fixes are the focus of this update. Update 1.8.6.0 has arrived for Minecraft Dungeons, and here’s the full list of changes and fixes added with this patch. There is a lot of fixes with this update 1.8.6.0 in Minecraft Dungeons, mostly focused on the game’s stability and performance, with an extra touch on gameplay. The beloved spin-off of the juggernaut main series Minecraft, is still getting constant support from the team behind the scenes, and with a major expansion being released not too long ago, the game seems to be at a very healthy state....

2021 finally started to pick up. 2021 had a relatively slow start to the year when it came to game releases, but that finally started to change last month with a number of new releases that had people excited. While May is almost over, the April NPD charts have now come out and some newcomers did very well in the month of April, along with a few staples. Leading the way was MLB The Show 21, which is no surprise at all....

A new MLB The Show 22 program went live on July 20, entitled the 2022 All-Star Program. In celebration of the 2022 All-Star Game, players can now re-live moments from the game, and unlock two new cards, packs, and XP towards the current featured program. With that said, let’s go over what you need to know. How to complete All-Star Program in MLB The Show 22 To complete this program in full, you will need to obtain 75 Points....

With just eight days before the start of early access for MLB The Show 22, San Diego Studios (SDS) is nearly complete with the new feature reveals. Today, SDS had its penultimate Feature Premiere for MLB The Show 22. The focus for this was Road to the Show and Ballplayer. Both will obviously return for The Show 22, but will look a bit different. Among some of the new additions to the Road to the Show (RTTS) game mode includes new cutscenes....

The next wave of Modern Warfare Season One content arrives tomorrow, according to the official @CallofDuty Twitter account. The update will add fan-favorite maps Vacant and Shipment into the rotation, in addition to delivering a slew of fresh content. Season One continues. Jump in tomorrow and experience classic maps like Vacant and Shipment, new multiplayer modes, and much more. #ModernWarfare pic.twitter.com/B3hzcPymso — Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) December 17, 2019 In terms of gameplay, the update will introduce a new game mode, Cranked, and three new maps—Vacant, Shipment, and a winter version of Docks....

Knowing how to hunt and defeat monsters in Monster Hunter: World is obviously important, but a big part of that process comes well before you come into contact with any of them. In this instance, what I’m referring to are the many, MANY items that you’ll come across during your adventure. All serve a purpose, but some are more important than others and having them in your possession can be the difference between life and death....

Capcom has announced a collector’s edition for the upcoming Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate release in North America for the Nintendo 3DS. Capcom announced earlier today via Capcom-Unity that those in North America will be able to pre-order a Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Collector’s Edition starting now at Gamestop and more retailers in the coming days. The collector’s edition comes with a special translucent Gore Magala figure (design not final), a Felyne pin, a lanyard with a selection of Monster Hunter monster icons, a microfiber cleaning cloth for your 3DS screen (the image is assured to not be the logo, it’s currently just a placeholder) and of course a copy of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate....

The Monster Hunter Digital Event of January 2021 showed off several monsters players will be encountering in the Monster Hunter Rise while exploring the Frost Islands, a locale coming to the Nintendo Switch title. These monsters reflect the eerie frozen wasteland and will prove a challenge for any hunter looking to slay them on their journey. The first monster shown off is the Goss Harag. It’s a massive ape-like creature that appears to be wearing a demonic mask....

The iconic narrative adventure is getting a full remaster. The prospects of news regarding the next Life is Strange this morning was something that I was interested in. While not yet dabbling in the affairs of Life is Strange 2, I was intrigued to see where the team planned to bring the story next. The next game does look quite intriguing with its murder mystery and new power, but I couldn’t have expected what they’d reveal alongside it....

Indie studio Little Neuron has announced the upcoming arrival of their first game, Robo Legend. A twin-stick shooter with RPG elements, the game tasks the player with either protecting or taking control of a town. Steam players can wishlist Robo Legend now through its page, along with links to the game’s site and social media. Mark Your Destiny and Become Robo Legend Players assume the role of Robo, a robot-for-hire that must help protect Gear Town from the forces of VoidBot....

Sony hosted a World Record Setting Event leading up to the launch of LittleBigPlanet 2 this week. All five of the record setting attempts were fulfilled over the period. Starting on Monday January 17th, LittleBigPlanet 2 players set records for Longest marathon playing LittleBigPlanet 2, Longest Marathon Playing a Platform Game, Most Video Game Genres Played in One Video Game in 24 Hours, Most User Generated Video Game Levels Played in 24 Hours, and Most User Generated Video Game Levels Played in a Video Game Marathon....

Grasshopper Manufacture is probably best known for its weirdness. From the No More Heroes series to Shadows of the Damned, Suda 51 and company definitely have a certain style about them. Gamers are getting more saavy by the day however, and just being different isn’t enough. While there’s certainly a demand for alternative styles in gaming, gameplay is something that speaks any language. Grasshopper has got the pop culture thing down, they strike a level of abstract better than anyone, but some of their previous efforts have fallen flat in this all-important gameplay category....

The interesting thing about going through a rough patch in your life is that things will inevitably remind you of those darker times. So, it was a surprise, but not surprising, when Loop Hero jumped out at me as a good allegory for the hard work involved in overcoming mental health issues. It’s not the sexy kind of allegory you make with a game like Dark Souls, where everything is a grim struggle, a terrific and unrelenting grind that wants to smush you into dust and not let you get back up off the floor....

In the previous two chapters Chapter 21 and Chapter 22 after getting the Memory Board, AI Virgil tells you to deploy the Wormhole Digger on singularity. At the end, the AI will inform you that Lord of the Dust is heading towards the base. And it will also tell you how to attack the creature. There will be a long three wave of battle at the start where you will have to defend a trap and later you will be fighting with Lord of Dust....

Lost Ark ends its early access period on Feb. 11, 2022, and officially launches for all players. However, those looking to log in and play Lost Ark will be disappointed to know that the game’s launch has been delayed by several hours. Unfortunately, these types of issues are common, especially in popular games and MMOs. The large influx of players who want to play Lost Ark caused server issues for the early access launch, as well....