The regulatory agency is stepping in The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing to block Microsoft from acquiring Activision Blizzard. The regulatory agency issued a complaint today, saying the deal would enable Microsoft to “suppress competitors” to Xbox’s console, cloud gaming, and subscription content. In apress release from the FTC, the agency argues thatStarfieldandRedfall‘s Xbox console exclusivity runs counter to assurances given to European anti-trust authorities. The FTC also argues that Activision is one of a “only a very small number” of top video game developers in the world that create and publish games for multiple devices....

The recent critical and commercial success ofSonic the Hedgehog 3has cemented this collection of live action films based on Sega’s iconic mascot as one of the best video game adaptations (and best movie trilogies) in the industry. As a result of their huge cultural impact, fans all around the world have fallen in love with its colorful cast of characters. Whether they’re humans portrayed by famous actors or anthropomorphic animals voiced by talented voice actors; whether they are new incarnations of iconic figures from the original video games or they were specifically created for the movies, the characters in theSonic the Hedgehogmovie trilogy are as likable as they’re well-written....

Risk is a board game franchise that’s been around for a long, long time. Throughout the years, there have beenmanyeditions of the game to hit the shelves, so let’s go over the best ones that are available. Table of contents Risk (Revised Edition) I have a very long history of playing this specific Risk, and although I’d typically opt to play with a more exciting Risk these days,Risk (Revised Edition)is the best edition for a classic game of Risk....

PlayingRobloxexperiences inspired by Blue Lock is only fun if you are on the winning side. Getting to a level where you are just cruising through matches and outplaying everyone can be very difficult without the right weapon. So, let’s get you on the right track to becoming the best with theLOCKEDweapon tier listbelow. LOCKED Weapons Tier List We decided to rank weapons based on their overall power, with very few exceptions, because most of them you’re able to use in multiple positions....

Apex Legends News The ALGS Split 1 Standings show which teams are set to qualify for the ALGS Playoff LAN event coming Winter 2023. The ALGS Split 1 Standings show’s who is the leading teams across each regions ALGS Pro League. The ALGS Pro League is spread across 9 gamedays, followed by a regional finals. Teams compete in lobbies of 20, across a triple round-robin format. While teams compete across the 6 games per gameday, they are earning points towards the overall leaderboard....

News Which Fortnite Winterfest skins are you eyeing this year? Fortnite Winterfest 2024 begins on Friday, Dec. 20, and will remain in-game until Tuesday, Jan. 17. During that timeframe, you’re able to enjoy a snow-covered Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 map, holiday-themed items, and more. However, nothing can beat free cosmetics, which have returned for this year’s event. With the return of the Cozy Cabin, players can secure themselves free Fortnite Winterfest 2024 skins and other items....

Fortnite News “I don’t like sand. It’s coarse, and rough, and irritating, and it gets everywhere.” The rumors are true — another Fortnite x Star Wars collaboration is coming. Ahead of Star Wars Day on May 4, Epic Games has confirmed an Anakin Skywalker Fortnite outfit is set to release on May 2. Beyond the new skin, leakers have confirmed this crossover will include much more. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming Fortnite x Star Wars update!...

League of Legends News Arcane Season 2 is in the works, but the release date is still a long way off for fans of the show! Arcane Season 2 is one of the most anticipated shows upcoming on Netflix with thousands of fans awaiting its release. And we now have an idea of when Arcane Season 2 will come out. Here’s everything you need to know about Arcane’s release date:...

Call of Duty News Atlanta FaZe were crowned CDL 2021 Champions after they defeated Toronto Ultra in an epic Grand Finals matchup. Here is a quick recap of what took place on Championship Sunday. The Grand Final Match As It Happened Coming into this tournament FaZe had the eyes of the world on them after holding the number 1 […] Atlanta FaZe were crowned CDL 2021 Champions after they defeated Toronto Ultra in an epic Grand Finals matchup....

Destructoid has learned that DICE plans on fixing the flashlight issue inBattlefield 3. Currently, the flashlight is as bright as the sun, even when out in the open in broad daylight. The patch will address this issue by making the flashlightbrighterthan the sun. DICE has also stated that there’s a 95% chance your eyeballs will melt in their sockets. Actually, DICE is finally fixing the flashlight issue byscaling the brightness backthanks to all of the community feedback they’ve received....

Save a few times in the Lanaryu Mining Facility People have been making their way throughZelda: Skyward Sword HDwith a degree of haste, but given that it can be upwards of a 40-hour game if you stop and smell the roses a bit, it makes sense that people are still chipping away at it. To that end, some folks think they’ve identified aZelda: Skyward Sword HDlock that’s preventing progress. Here’s your warning!...

‘25%’ We just recently reviewedCyber Shadow, and found it to be a pretty good modern retro-tinted platformer! Amazingly, it’s one of those “basically one person did it” kind of games, and we can thank the mind of Aarne Hunziker for that (as well as Yacht Club Games for publishing it and bringing it to the masses). But apparently Hunziker loves this world so much that they created an expansive set of lore for it: so much more than what appeared in the game....

Destiny 2players have discovered a hidden area underneaththe new European Aerial Zone activitythat was added to the game as part of the current Solstice of Heroes event. While this secret area is mostly empty, its existence is leading many to believe that there may be a secret quest that will involve this location. It is possible to glitch into this hidden area that is normally blocked off by implementing the commonly-usedDestiny 2Sparrow trick....