Marvel’s Spider-Man Got It Right
Throughout the decades, Spider-Man has swung from one medium to another, each with varying levels of success. While he’s proven to be an especially great fit for animation, Marvel’s hero…
Microsoft Is Making a Hail Mary Bid to Close Its Activision Acquisition
Image: Sergei Elagin (Shutterstock) Tech giant Microsoft’s acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard continues to be a headache. After facing some back-and-forth over antitrust concerns with the Federal Trade…
Microsoft gives Activision Blizzard cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft
Microsoft announced its intention to grant Ubisoft, the publisher behind series like Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry, the cloud streaming rights for Activision Blizzard titles if Microsoft’s acquisition of the…
These Xbox Controllers Blast Your Face With the Scent of New York ‘Za’
Anybody who’s been on the Stich’s Great Escape! Magic Kingdom ride is having sudden flashbacks to the awful scent dispenser chairs.Photo: Microsoft If you’re too impatient to wait for your…
Third-Party Streaming Platform Brings a Few NES and PlayStation Properties to Xbox
Just how much old-school content do you want, or need, from the comfort of your couch? With all the talk about game streaming nowadays, Xbox Series X and Series S…
FTC’s Fight Against Microsoft/Activision Deal Is Back From the Dead
Image: Sergei Elagin (Shutterstock) Shortly after a judge denied the Federal Trade Commission’s injunction to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard on Tuesday, the FTC has now turned to an…
9 Out of 10 Classic Video Games Are Commercially Unavailable, Study Finds
From fixing up old defunct Sega Saturns to dropping hundreds of dollars on eBay for rare titles like GameCube’s Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem, retro game enthusiasts already know the struggle…
Hearing Over Microsoft’s Takeover of Activision Blizzard Begins, With Bigwigs Set to Testify
Microsoft’s $68.7 billion bid to acquire video game maker Activision Blizzard has arrived in court. An evidentiary hearing that pits both tech giants against the Federal Trade Commission began at…
FTC moves to block Microsoft’s $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday asked a court to temporarily block Microsoft from proceeding with its bid to acquire Activision Blizzard before the regulator has addressed the matter…
How to get a horse in Diablo 4
Being called a Wanderer in Diablo 4 is extremely appropriate. You will be traveling all across the massive map to complete quests, enter dungeons, and just generally explore the region.…