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Resident Evil Village VR Mode Launches: Dear PlayStation users; It’s fantastic to speak with you again. I’m Kanda, the Capcom producer in charge of Resident Evil Village. Previously, in June 2022, Resident Evil Village VR Mode was introduced.

I’m glad to announce that Resident Evil Village’s new mode will be available as free downloadable content on February 22, 2023. You may download and start playing as soon as your PlayStation VR2 arrives.

With Resident Evil Village VR Mode, you can play the whole main plot of Village on the PlayStation VR2, immersing yourself in every situation Ethan Winters encounters as he sets out to save his stolen daughter.

Playing Resident Evil Village with this DLC will immerse you completely, thanks to the PlayStation VR2. Visually, the eye tracking and vivid visuals of the 4K HDR display (20002040 per eye) provide a heightened illusion of realism that makes it seem like everything you see is genuinely there.

The PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers improve your sense of touch, and 3D audio heightens the realism with audio from every aspect. You can feel the vibration, recoil, and resistance as you interact with real-world items and fire guns while holding one controller in each hand.

The Sense controllers also allow for naturally occurring behaviours like raising your arms to defend yourself and aiming by holding your rifle out in front of you. You can take additional steps to increase immersion.

Resident Evil Village VR Mode launches February 22, 2023 for PlayStation VR2, free to all PS5 owners of Resident Evil Village https://t.co/ypxLDtKCy5 pic.twitter.com/yAjYseLOuC

— Final Weapon (@fnlwpn) December 15, 2022

You are holding two weapons separately, reloading your handgun by inserting a clip and using your knife to perform stabbing or slashing motions. It’s a fascinating experience that transports you right into the perverse reality that Ethan Winters is battling through.

Please be aware that to play this free DLC, you must have Resident Evil Village or Resident Evil Village Gold Edition and that the DLC must be downloaded individually. We hope you will test your mettle with this supreme immersive survival horror experience if you purchase a PlayStation VR2 in February 2023.

Resident Evil Village VR Mode launches February 22 for PSVR2 as free DLC

✅ VR Mode supports entire campaign
✅ See Lady D in life-size 3D
✅ graphics in 4K HDR
✅ features eye tracking
✅ 3D audio support
✅ PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers mimic Ethan’s hands #PS5 #PSVR2 pic.twitter.com/aBog5RvoUG

— Hunter 🎮 (@NextGenPlayer) December 15, 2022

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Acquisition of Activision Blizzard: According to Microsoft President and Vice Chairman Brad Smith, PlayStation has many more exclusive titles, so the Xbox acquisition of Activision Blizzard is reasonable.

Smith stated at an annual shareholders meeting, as quoted by Bloomberg, that Microsoft will cite Sony’s hegemonic position in the market as one of the justifications for its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which had earlier in December indicated that it would seek to prevent the purchase, will now be challenged by the corporation in court. According to Smith, the FTC’s case is based primarily on the market they have recognized as having only two businesses and two products, Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox.

“Sony holds 70% of the global market, while we own the remaining 30%. Therefore, the judge’s first consideration will be whether the FTC complaint will foster competition or merely serve to shield the biggest competitor from it.”

According to Smith, Xbox only offers 59 exclusive games, compared to PlayStation’s 286. Therefore, the administrative law judge will have to assess whether going from 59 to 60 poses such a threat to competition that he should prevent this from proceeding.

I like that this story breaks out of the reductive "Lina Khan vs. Big Tech" framing. As @leah_nylen makes clear, the push to revive antitrust is about the whole economy— from hospitals to rocket ships to sporting goods. https://t.co/YIlj2oPGer

— Gilad Edelman (@GiladEdelman) December 15, 2022

When the FTC declared on December 8 that it intended to halt the acquisition, it claimed that Xbox would “gain control of top video game franchises” and thus “harm competition in high-performance gaming consoles and subscription services by denying or degrading rivals’ access to its popular content.”

The European Commission and the UK’s Competitions and Market Authority have opened investigations into the transaction, showing that the FTC is not the only government agency that has expressed worry about it.

With the FTC filing a legal complaint against Microsoft/Activision Blizzard, I spoke to @HoegLaw and @davidbhoppe about its chances of blocking the deal and what happens nexthttps://t.co/zsEbZR3p5i

— James Batchelor (@James_Batchelor) December 14, 2022

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Super Mario World Will Make Its Debut in the USA in February: Universal Studios Hollywood’s newest themed zone will open its floodgates just two months before the release of Illumination’s animated film. On February 17, 2023, an enlarged Super Mario World will open to the public at the theme park.

(The Japanese have had their own version for some time.) What is the main draw of this area? A Mario Kart-themed ride with augmented reality and a track-based system. There’s more, though.

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Battle Team Bowser on the groundbreaking Mario Kart™ ride, purchase your Power-Up Band™, and dine at Toadstool Cafe™. SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ opens 2/17/2023. https://t.co/GDgIKAWnRu pic.twitter.com/wjYeFXRgr2

— Universal Studios Hollywood (@UniStudios) December 14, 2022

Super Mario World Will Make Its Debut in the USA in February

To participate in the park’s attractions, tourists can purchase fresh power bands to wear. Invoke visuals, audio, and movement to unlock virtual keys and engage in a boss fight. You can meet Mario, Luigi, Peach, and the one and only Toad who makes a daily appearance at the Toadstool Cafe.

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Super Nintendo World opening February 17th at Universal Studios Hollywood https://t.co/pXMX8gx4mD pic.twitter.com/dQSzoUbdpA

— Wario64 (@Wario64) December 14, 2022

There are Mario Bacon Cheeseburgers, Luigi Pesto Chicken Burgers, Toadstool Cheesy Garlic Knots, Piranha Plant Caprese,? Block Tiramisu, and Princess Peach Cupcakes on the menu.

This brand-new, state-of-the-art attraction will combine cutting-edge augmented reality (AR) with projection mapping technology and real-world set pieces along a moving ride course, all in homage to the immensely popular Mario KartTM video game series.

Guests will sit in four-seat vehicles in a stadium layout and use their heads-up displays to steer across familiar terrain in an immersive environment full of color, sound, and motion. There are plenty of rides at amusement parks, but what sets this one apart is this special feature.

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Guests of any age and gaming prowess may find something to enjoy in “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge,” according to the game’s “simple but equally inspirational and demanding” premise.

🍄 it’s-a go! Everything we know so far about the upcoming Super Nintendo World at @UniStudios in my latest for @TravelLeisure https://t.co/NaWE8OfIZK

— Carly Caramanna (@CarlyCaramanna) December 15, 2022

Participating guests, as members of Team Mario, will drive through underwater and cloud-based courses, collecting coins along the way to help them in their quest to defeat Team Bowser and win the Golden Cup. The stakes are higher for riders on “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge,” a thrilling adventure with multiple paths and unexpected outcomes.

I hate theme parks, but I'd totally go to Super Nintendo World. https://t.co/LxDJk5Z2KO

— Patrick O'Rourke (@Patrick_ORourke) December 14, 2022

There will be plenty of fresh and unique items for sale at the 1-UP Factory. The land lacks Japan’s Yoshi Omnimover ride, which provides an aerial tour of the park for younger visitors and only a few scenes inside the park.

When will Super Nintendo World Open?

It Opens on 2/17/2023 You will be transported into the universe of Super Mario when you play SUPER NINTENDO WORLD. Fight it out against Team Bowser on the innovative Mario KartTM ride, eat at the Toadstool CafeTM, and level up with merchandise related to the theme.

Is Universal Orlando getting Super Mario World?

According to recent reports, plans are proceeding apace for the construction of an Epic Universe park at Universal Studios Orlando, which would purportedly have its very own Super Nintendo World. The following activities are detailed on the official website for the park: You will enter the realm of Super Mario when you play Super Nintendo WorldTM.

Is Super Nintendo World coming to Florida?

Where can I find more information on Super Nintendo World Orlando 2023? The first Nintendo Land was established in Japan, and Super Nintendo World Hollywood is the second Nintendo Land to open at a Universal theme park. Super Nintendo World Florida will be the third Nintendo Land to open.

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Microsoft Acquisition of Activision Blizzard: The United States Federal Trade Commission has filed a formal complaint against Microsoft, posing the company’s toughest regulatory challenge to date with the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Despite the FTC’s lack of jurisdiction, this complaint has triggered legal proceedings that could ultimately result in the purchase being stopped by US courts.

The FTC has expressed concern that Microsoft may attempt to make the popular Call of Duty series exclusive to its own ecosystem, citing the company’s previous choice to do the same with upcoming Bethesda titles like Starfield. However, this action is a part of a larger effort to restrict excessively large mergers in the technology sector.

With the FTC filing a legal complaint against Microsoft/Activision Blizzard, I spoke to @HoegLaw and @davidbhoppe about its chances of blocking the deal and what happens nexthttps://t.co/zsEbZR3p5i

— James Batchelor (@James_Batchelor) December 14, 2022

Microsoft Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

According to two attorneys GamesIndustry.biz interviewed, this case is in line with the FTC’s “policy of expanding antitrust enforcement.”

Specifically, he says, “part of this is to actively evaluate so-called’vertical’ acquisitions, which involve companies that are not direct competitors, but are at various locations in an industry stack.” The company Activision makes games for the Xbox, hence it might be considered a “supplier” to Microsoft in this case. Vertical mergers in the United States have historically received little scrutiny because they are often seen as beneficial to consumers.

It has been hypothesized that if businesses along the value chain worked together, they could pass savings on to customers. There is some doubt as to whether or not this has been the case. More liberal U.S. economists now think that additional considerations than whether a merger will lead to greater prices should be taken into account. The effects on things like creativity and the job market are among these “other elements.”

Attorney and managing partner of The Hoeg Law Firm Richard Hoeg elaborates, saying, “Honestly, I believe the fundamental motivation is the FTC’s increasing emphasis on aggressive enforcement of antitrust rules overall, and with respect to large technological businesses in particular.”

Apparently, they are most worried about Microsoft’s monopolization of hardware sales, subscription services, and cloud gaming because of the company’s ownership of several important AAA properties, most notably Call of Duty.

Microsoft Needs to Play Activision Out

Phil Spencer, CEO of videogaming at Microsoft, had told The Wall Street Journal, “We have to break that duopoly” of two storefronts controlling the mobile market

Via @WSJ

> https://t.co/IZQvglS76K$MSFT $ATVI pic.twitter.com/ppWnBwRy0K

— Roberto Serrano' 🇮🇹 (@geronimo_73_) December 14, 2022

Will the Ftc Prevail in Court?

Xbox executive Phil Spencer has promised Call of Duty for ten years on Nintendo platforms and Steam if the deal is approved, while Microsoft president Brad Smith has written an article for the Wall Street Journal explaining the concept behind the arrangement (although, as our own Chris Dring discussed, the latter is something of a sideshow).

Although many people are dubious of Microsoft’s arguments in favor of the merger being authorized, Hoeg thinks the FTC still has a good chance of winning in court. The FTC’s contention that Nintendo and the Switch‘s huge success are not a part of the relevant market they are looking at is “a hard sell,” he argues because it would undermine the notion that Microsoft would have undue market power in the console industry.

Given that subscription and cloud gaming are only alternative business models for selling and presenting the same commodities, it is also difficult for the FTC to argue that these marketplaces are distinct from the general market of game distribution. This fuzziness is exacerbated by the fact that Microsoft does not provide cloud gaming as a stand-alone product.

Microsoft’s claims carry more weight because they are directed at a firm that ranks second or third in console sales (depending on the jurisdiction). For the FTC, this is an extremely challenging case.

Hoppe, on the other hand, is not as convinced by Microsoft’s claims and finds Smith’s WSJ article to be shockingly weak: “He’s talking about cross-platform capacity as if it were some new thing that Microsoft was going to offer to the world if they could buy Activision.

That will pique the curiosity of many WSJ readers and legislators. But gamers and professionals in the business know that cross-platform gaming is here to stay; publishers don’t need the platforms to facilitate it.

However, he adds that antitrust law precedents will ultimately be the strongest arguments and that the law is “not on [the FTC’s] side” in this regard.

So, What Comes Next?

Microsoft has just under two weeks to respond to the FTC’s complaint before the formal procedure begins. Despite Microsoft and Activision’s best efforts, the merger is unlikely to close by June 2023, when they originally anticipated. This is because a hearing before an FTC administrative judge has already been scheduled for August 2023.

There will be numerous meetings and conversations between the parties involved prior to this hearing, and any of them could result in a settlement (especially if Microsoft ends up giving concessions that satisfy the FTC’s worries).

The FTC, Microsoft, and/or Activision could still appeal the judge’s judgment if the matter reaches the August hearing, taking the case to the US Court of Appeals and possibly even the US Supreme Court. Once again, Microsoft and the FTC could reach a settlement at any time during this period, while Hoppe claims that FTC commissioners “have signaled that they are suspicious of the utility of such deals.”

According to Hoeg, the situation is further complicated by the fact that the United States Supreme Court is currently deliberating over a case involving Axon Enterprise vs. the Federal Trade Commission, which threatens the authority of agencies like the FTC to handle adjudicative processes outside of federal courts.

This might provide Microsoft the opportunity to move the case to federal court, where they “would anticipate to have a stronger chance of winning,” he argues.

This means that it is now very difficult to predict the outcome of the case between the FTC and Microsoft/Activision. Nevertheless, our lawyers are certain that Microsoft will prevail against the FTC’s allegations.

To prevent vertical mergers, “to date it has been quite difficult for the FTC to win these lawsuits,” Hoppe says. For starters, the law requires the FTC to demonstrate consumer harm before taking action. This may be obvious when the merging companies are direct rivals, but in the case of a vertical merger, this can prove to be a formidable challenge.

A number of criteria, some of which are currently unknown, may determine, for instance, whether or not Microsoft would provide Xbox customers with exclusive release windows for Call of Duty. It’s possible that they’ll decide it’s not worth it for one reason or another, or that market conditions in two or three years would render it moot. Therefore, it is difficult to provide the facts necessary to persuade a court to intervene to prevent a $69 billion transaction.

I like that this story breaks out of the reductive "Lina Khan vs. Big Tech" framing. As @leah_nylen makes clear, the push to revive antitrust is about the whole economy— from hospitals to rocket ships to sporting goods. https://t.co/YIlj2oPGer

— Gilad Edelman (@GiladEdelman) December 15, 2022

Even more so, Hoeg says, “If this went all the way to a judicial ruling, I believe Microsoft would win.” If the Competition and Markets Authority (a UK regulator) and the European Union also take action against Microsoft, the more difficult question is whether or not Microsoft will see this through to the end of such a determination or bail out earlier.

It’s been said that “many agencies are effectively banking that a corporation would drop out based on the pressure they can exert with a complaint” because of the effort and expense involved.

He also notes that the amount of the ‘penalty charge’ Microsoft would have to pay if it decided to back out of its acquisition of Activision Blizzard is expected to rise in the coming months. The Xbox company would need to pay $2 billion before January 18, 2023, and $3 billion by April 18 to get out of the arrangement.

Hoeg also brought out the additional difficulty posed by other regulators looking into the transaction. The CMA and the EU are both conducting in-depth investigations, with the former having expressed several concerns over the possible harm to competition if the merger goes forward.

Hoeg argues that “any political issues the CMA or the EC would face on taking an action are greatly mitigated by the fact that the FTC has already moved on this,” despite the fact that no regulator is bound by the actions of others in different jurisdictions.

However, Hoppe thinks it is “inevitable” that the FTC’s intervention, and any further developments in this process, will affect the decision in other jurisdictions like the UK and EU.

Microsoft’s possible takeover of Activision Blizzard.

The question of whether Activision Blizzard would become a part of Microsoft has persisted since the deal was first disclosed in January.

Hoppe says, “I would be shocked if there is not serious thought given to canceling the acquisition and paying the breakup fee if it would apply,” because the FTC case has greatly raised the expenses and uncertainty connected with the deal. Without an interim deal with the FTC, I believe they would be successful if they went ahead with their plans. The FTC’s own court ruled in favor of the defendant in a recent vertical merger case, so it’s feasible that they may win in August of next year.

#Antitrust partner Paul Swanson was quoted in @WSJ’s article, “FTC’s Tussle with Microsoft Puts Cloud Gaming in the Spotlight”–commenting on #FTC’s conservative approach to the #CloudGaming market share distribution. Subscribers read here: https://t.co/77G6kbnhLv #GamingIndustry pic.twitter.com/NViZ4syaA0

— Holland & Hart LLP (@HollandHart) December 13, 2022

Hoeg continues, “It’s not my money or time on the line, but I’d personally prefer to see Microsoft proceed through the process as I think a final ruling will help industry participants grasp what is and will be authorized.” In my opinion, the odds are practically even, and everything hinges on Microsoft’s appetite for this ordeal.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the FTC suing Microsoft?

The FTC is disputing LinkedIn’s parent firm Microsoft’s $69 billion offer to acquire video game industry behemoth, Activision Blizzard. After weeks of rumored conversations between the FTC, Microsoft, and Sony, the agency has filed suit claiming that the transaction will reduce competition in the gaming sector.

Was Microsoft blocked from buying Activision?

The United States government has taken action to prevent a merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken steps to prevent Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard, on the grounds that it would reduce competition by limiting the availability of popular games to other publishers.

What is Microsoft gonna do with Activision?

As a result of the acquisition, Microsoft would become the sole owner of several popular video game brands, including the Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Candy Crush series. It also establishes Microsoft Gaming, which will be headed by Phil Spencer, currently the director of Microsoft’s Xbox division.

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Witcher 3 Next-gen Update Issue: Today marks the PC and console debut of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s free next-gen update, but for many of us, things haven’t gone so swimmingly.

Steam reviews allege the update has caused everything from lower frame rates to difficulties with the HUD, and users have already taken to Twitter, Reddit, and Steam to share their stories of performance woe since the update went live.

The Witcher 3’s "next-gen" update has been postponed indefinitely, CD Projekt Red said https://t.co/w9PWJvcCvJ pic.twitter.com/2m2sytXgC0

— Polygon (@Polygon) April 13, 2022

Witcher 3 Next-gen Update Issue

The RPS Treehouse has also been experiencing issues since the 4.0 update was installed, with very variable frame rates on the new max settings even with an RTX 3080. This is true even when ray tracing and other new graphics capabilities are disabled.

While James, our hardware editor, and Liam, our video buddy, have more to say about The Witcher 3‘s performance issues, just now we’ll show you how to keep Roach operating smoothly and avoid having the next-gen update spoil your Witcher 3 experience.

The next-gen update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is coming on December 14th, free for everyone who already owns the game.

For more details and gameplay reveal, tune in to REDstreams next week on https://t.co/IpFERTohi9. pic.twitter.com/fg3yfGeNih

— The Witcher (@thewitcher) November 14, 2022

From today on, everybody who has The Witcher 3 should be able to download the next-gen 4.0 update, but until it has been fixed, we recommend playing the Classic edition. To do this, switch to the Classic version, which can be found on Steam and GOG.

Visit GOG’s Preferences and click Manage Installation to configure your game’s installation. Then, under the Configure menu, pick the Classic beta branch to revert to.

Select the same Classic branch from Steam’s drop-down menu found under Properties > Beta. This should allow you to revert to the original 1.32 version of the game.

Even though 1.32 predates today’s next-gen 4.0 update, the PC version of The Witcher 3 is fairly stable without any more patches.

I booted up the game without installing the update and had no issues. At the moment, that appears to be the best course of action, as reverting the game after installing the update may prove to be a mildly embarrassing experience.

PS5 Digital GOTY pic.twitter.com/GTnIDGPxbD

— zipiol  (@zipiol) December 14, 2022

Some gamers reported significantly decreased frame rates after installing the 4.0 update for the PC edition. Yesterday, a gamer who posted on The Witcher subreddit claimed to be obtaining 100-120 frames per second when exploring Novograd at 4K resolution, making the game unplayable in their opinion.

We are aware of the issues PC players have been reporting since last night's release of the update. We are actively investigating all of the reports and will be providing an update on particular issues as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience!

— The Witcher (@thewitcher) December 14, 2022

Despite using the most recent drivers, after the update, it reduced to 45 frames per second. I have an RTX 3080 if you’re interested. With RT on, I traveled to Novigrad. A user commented, “I was definitely below 30fps regardless of the resolution.” “I can’t believe it!”

Even though The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition is now available on Steam, GOG, and the Epic Game Store, you should definitely wait to play it until CD Projekt Red releases another patch.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install next gen update Witcher 3?

• Find The Witcher 3 on Steam.
• Click the settings cog in the top right corner.
• Select ‘Updates’ from the left menu.

How many hours does it take to complete 100 percent of Witcher 3?

about 173 Hours
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has a playtime of roughly 512 days if you stick to the main quest. If you’re the type of gamer that likes to see everything, you can expect to put in about 173 hours to reach 100% completion.

How big is The Witcher 3 next-gen update PC?

Just how big is a PC that runs The Witcher 3: Next Generation? According to Steam, you’ll need 45 GB of free space on your PC to make room for the next-generation update.

Why can’t I start a new game plus in Witcher 3?

As soon as you have completed the main story, you will have access to New Game+ via the main menu. You will need to start a brand-new game if you want to embark on a fresh adventure with Geralt, as New Game+ cannot be accessed from a game save that was previously used for New Game+.

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Microsoft Official Said the Activision Contract is Fair: Because PlayStation offers so many exclusive titles, Xbox’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard was deemed fair by Microsoft president and vice chairman Brad Smith.

According to Bloomberg, during Microsoft’s annual shareholder’s meeting, Smith suggested the company will use Sony’s market dominance as justification for its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Microsoft's president and vice chairman said Xbox's acquisition of Activision Blizzard is fair because PlayStation has significantly more exclusive games. https://t.co/vrHhzFXODR

— IGN (@IGN) December 14, 2022

Microsoft Official Said the Activision Contract is Fair

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) indicated earlier in December that it will seek to prohibit the massive merger, and the business has stated that it will fight the transaction in court.

Smith explained that the FTC’s claim hinges on the existence of “two companies and two products,” namely the PlayStation and the Xbox.

https://twitter.com/Xelstrin/status/1603068752538570753

“When looking at the worldwide market as a whole, Sony controls 70% and we control 30%. The judge’s first order of business will be to determine whether the FTC complaint is a case that will promote competition or whether it is instead a case that will protect the largest competitor from the competition.”

Smith noted that although Xbox has 59 exclusives, PlayStation has 286. This means that the administrative law judge will have to evaluate whether or not increasing the age limit from 59 to 60 poses a substantial threat to competition and therefore warrants halting the proposal.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stated its opposition to the acquisition on December 8, claiming that it will “harm competition in high-performance gaming consoles and subscription services by restricting or degrading rivals’ access to its popular content.”

That makes no sense? All of Sony top games are from studios they bought. Microsoft is not just buying exclusive rights they are buying the studio. But Sony often buys exclusive rights or time exclusive and no one seems to care. Microsoft is just buying at a larger level thats it.

— elixer (@elixertips) December 14, 2022

Not only has the FTC voiced concerns about the purchase, but so have the European Commission and the Competitions and Markets Authority in the United Kingdom.

Maybe they have more exclusive because they work with good studios and then buy them not just buy exclusives because your too lazy to make your own experiences. Millionaires preaching about how it’s so unfair well maybe release something not shitty for once smh

— LNS – Luca S. (@LStudios3) December 14, 2022

Frequently asked questions

Can Microsoft legally buy Activision?

Assuming regulatory and shareholder approval, the deal is slated to finalize in the spring of 2023, making Microsoft the sole owner of Activision, Blizzard Entertainment, and King under the Xbox Game Studios banner.

Why is the FTC suing Microsoft?

Microsoft, the parent company of LinkedIn, is being sued by the FTC for its attempted $69 billion takeover of video game behemoth Activision Blizzard. After weeks of rumored conversations between the FTC, Microsoft, and Sony, the agency filed suit claiming that the transaction will reduce competition in the game sector.

What is Microsoft gonna do with Activision?

As a result of the acquisition, Microsoft will have full control over several popular game brands, including the Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Candy Crush series. It also establishes Microsoft Gaming, which will be headed by Phil Spencer, currently the director of Microsoft’s Xbox division.

Is Microsoft buying Activision a monopoly?

Antitrust authorities in the United Kingdom are worried that Microsoft’s megamerger with Activision Blizzard would lead to monopolization in the emerging cloud gaming market.

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Final Fantasy 7 Crisis Core: Each of us has been there before. If you’re looking for an appropriate image to use in a project or speech, Google is your best bet. However, there is a big watermark across the entire surface. Since it’s not being utilized for commercial gain or going to be seen by thousands of people, it’s probably okay.

⚔️ The reunion is at hand ⚔️

Experience #CrisisCore –Final Fantasy VII– Reunion on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam. pic.twitter.com/8hAFCxB8n4

— FINAL FANTASY VII (@finalfantasyvii) December 12, 2022

Final Fantasy 7 Crisis Core

When the project in question is a £50 video game in a series that has sold millions of copies around the world, the stakes are naturally higher. And whoever got Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion at Square Enix had a bad day. One of the in-game artworks has a watermark from Getty Images, which was detected.

Please publish this on Xbox, too. pic.twitter.com/ptHICoUiHe

— Christoph von Ameln (@Obi_theWan) December 12, 2022

You can see the painting in question in chapter eight when you go to Shinra Manor. A total of three times may be seen on the wall with this phrase. Kotaku did some digging on Getty Images and found a match: John Crowther’s 1881 glimpse of Fleet Street as seen from Ludgate Circus in London.

You can see the watermark clearly if you zoom in, however, the image has been modified in-game to make it look like an abandoned mansion.

Artworks by British artists are considered to be in the public domain 70 years after the artist’s death, however, the copyright to those works may still exist.

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As such, Getty would be the rightful owner of the reproduction utilized in Reunion, and a license to do so would likely be required. The watermark would be eliminated in a paid-for version. Oops.

The wait is over. #CrisisCore –Final Fantasy VII– Reunion is out today on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam pic.twitter.com/Z50ou9VwLn

— FINAL FANTASY VII (@finalfantasyvii) December 13, 2022

If you want to see the image before Square Enix removes it, you can locate it in the Shinra Manor near the finish of the game.

If you haven’t tried Reunion yet, you should. Ed praised the game’s compact nature, a holdover from its PSP premiere, and speculated about what Zack’s return could signify for the sequel to Final Fantasy 7 Remake.

PLEASE tell me I’m not the only one here 🥹#CrisisCoreReunion #CrisisCore #Sephiroth #SquareEnix pic.twitter.com/edmoSHu9c2

— ✨IttyBitty✨ (@IttyBittyPixel) December 14, 2022

Frequently asked questions

CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION is more than just a remaster for seven compelling reasons. Remastered with improved visuals, gameplay, and more, this precursor to FINAL FANTASY VII is as good as the main series. Learn what sets this apart as the ultimate Zack adventure.

Is CRISIS CORE REUNION a Remake or remaster?

Zack Fair’s gorgeous 2007 spinoff adventure has made its way out of Sony’s PSP, and Square Enix has updated it to look and play like the Final Fantasy 7 Remake.

Is Final Fantasy 7 CRISIS CORE REUNION a Remake?

After purchasing this item, it will be delivered to your computer automatically. The critically acclaimed prelude to FINAL FANTASY VII, CRISIS CORE, has been given a high-definition makeover in the form of REUNION.

Does the Crisis Core reunion change the story?

The plot of Crisis Core was left unchanged by Square Enix for the Reunion remaster. There have been no changes to the plot from the original Sony PSP release, therefore the tale continues right from where it left off in the PlayStation 1 version of Final Fantasy VII.

Is Crisis Core a sequel?

The game, which debuted in 2007, is the first of a metaseries called Compilation of Final Fantasy VII, which also contains additional goods related to the 1997 video game Final Fantasy VII.

Is Crisis Core the same as FF7?

Crisis Core is set seven years before the events of Final Fantasy VII and serves as a prelude to the full Final Fantasy VII anthology. Crisis Core Reunion is very different from Final Fantasy 7, despite sharing many of the same features.

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God of War Ragnarok Outsells Modern Warfare 2: Both God of War Ragnarok and Modern Warfare 2 is currently giving each other a run for their money in terms of sales. After taking into account both digital and traditional sales, the most recent numbers from the European GSD reveal that Santa Monica Studio’s epic adventure has surpassed Activision’s Call of Duty juggernaut as the best-selling video game title for the month of November 2022.

This comes less than a week after we announced that Modern Warfare 2 had beaten Ragnarok to the top spot on the charts in both the UK and the US for the same time period.

God of War Ragnarok launch week physical sales in the UK were bigger than Call of Duty Modern Warfare II and Elden Ring launch weeks

Sales were 51% higher than GoW 2018 and PS5 hardware had its highest sales week of 2022

What an absolute juggernauthttps://t.co/RyBJmavqa4 pic.twitter.com/6i39amZgQl

— Benji-Sales (@BenjiSales) November 15, 2022

God of War Ragnarok Outsells Modern Warfare 2

The video game God of War: Ragnarok is currently at number one on Europe’s Top 10 list for the month of November 2022.
According to the statistics provided by GamesIndustry, Ragnarok has unexpectedly taken first place in Europe’s Top 10 video games.

I'll add obviously don't expect God of War Ragnarok to outsell Call of Duty Modern Warfare II overall

It's just for a platform exclusive to even outsell a game like that in physical sales is a huge accomplishment. Basically just an indication Ragnarok has had a gigantic launch

— Benji-Sales (@BenjiSales) November 15, 2022

Ragnarok, the End of God of War

• FIFA 23
• The sequel to Call of Duty, titled Modern Warfare 2.
• Pokemon Violet
• Scarlett, the Pokemon
• The Cutting Edge of Sound
• The Grand Theft Auto 5 game
• Mario Kart 8: Deluxe
• The sequel to Red Dead Redemption
• Football Manager 2023 has arrived!

In addition to that, the video games The Last of Us Part 2, Horizon: Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7, the reboot of God of War, and Spider-Man: Miles Morales all made it into the top 20.

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However, given that Nintendo has not revealed any information regarding the number of digital sales generated by Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, it is possible that Ragnarok’s victory was based solely on technicality.

The addition of those figures could have knocked Ragnarok down from its perch atop the leaderboard, but I have no doubt that the game will still emerge victorious.

Even better, sales of PS5 have increased by 49%, and the PS5 DualSense controller has surpassed all other peripherals to become the best-selling product in that category thanks to a sales increase of 66% since November 2021.

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Is God of War Ragnarok better than God of War?

As compared to its predecessor, God of War: Ragnarok has a more epic story, improved visuals, and a wider variety of gameplay styles. However, God of War’s legacy casts a long shadow, and Ragnarok isn’t as exciting or mysterious as its predecessor. Playing God of War: Ragnarok will help clarify things.

Is God of War Ragnarok a good game?

Ragnarok, God of War (PS5) Score: 10/10

To put it simply, God of War: Ragnarok is an absolute masterpiece of video game design. The year 2022 could see it as the best video game ever made.

Is God of War Ragnarok bigger than God of War?

Reports from charting company GfK last week indicated that Ragnarok sold more copies on its opening day than any prior game in the series had in its first week. The statistics firm claims that the game’s initial week sales were 51% higher than those of the previous best-selling game, God of War (2018).

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The Witcher 3: The next-gen updates for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S have been scheduled for release by CD Projekt Red. The Witcher 3 has been around for well over seven years, but due to CD Projekt Red’s long-term commitment to Cyberpunk 2077, a next-generation update for The Witcher 3 was placed on hold.

But that will soon change with the release of The Witcher 3 for PS4 and Xbox Series X/S on December 13/14. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will receive a significant update on the next generation consoles.

It begins with substantial visual upgrades and fresh graphical additions, many of which are taken from well-liked mods made available over the years. The gameplay of The Witcher 3 will be significantly altered by these mods thanks to changes in balance and quality of life.

Additionally, there is a new questline, prizes for watching The Witcher on Netflix, as well as other bug fixes. A few surprises are also promised by CDPR. Depending on the platform they are using, people will be able to receive the next-generation update for The Witcher 3 at different times.

The update will be made available on PlayStation on December 14 at midnight local time. The update will be made available for PC and Xbox on December 14 at midnight GMT. That implies that the PC and Xbox upgrade will be released earlier in the United States.

It does so specifically on December 13 at 4:00 PM PT/7:00 PM PT. The focus of the upcoming The Witcher 3 update is undoubtedly on next-generation platforms, but it is not limited to the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

First reviews of The Witcher 3 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S are in, ahead of its December 14th release. 📝 pic.twitter.com/tEvmBwj3R9

— Radek 🕹️ GDC (@gamebowski) December 12, 2022

Everyone will be able to access the update on PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One as well. Additionally, everyone who already owns the game can download the update for free. The PS4 and Xbox One will not receive the visual upgrades and graphical options, but they will receive gameplay modifications, bug patches, and Netflix content.

It has taken a while for The Witcher 3 update to arrive. The update, which was being developed by Saber Interactive, was scheduled to go live in 2021. Although that is a tale in and of itself, CD Projekt Red finally took up development.

Here's a couple of FREE things in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt:

1. Pang of Conscience (a Relic silver sword found near Kaer Morhen)
2. A band of fighters led by Olgierd von Everec (Redanian Free Company)
3. 16 DLCs
4. The Next-gen update (for all owners of the game) pic.twitter.com/VNXOS3C0kw

— The Witcher (@thewitcher) December 10, 2022

Due to this, the upgrade was put off until 2022; now, a year later, it is almost complete. Both The Witcher enthusiasts and new players will get a fantastic chance to play the game for the first time at this event.

Older lovers can enjoy The Witcher 3 in a brand-new form that is more refined than before. The Witcher is available to new gamers in what is perhaps its best iteration, ready for their fancy next-gen consoles.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt next-gen update patch notes should be dropping very soon.👀

— Marcin Momot (@Marcin360) December 12, 2022

The fact that The Witcher 3 is a fantastic game, update or not, is what matters. Simply put, this is a fantastic justification to replay it. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is currently available for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch. Versions for the PS5 and Xbox Series X will be released on December 14.

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Nintendo Switch N64 Games: A new and free N64 surprise is waiting for Nintendo Switch Online users across Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED, or at least Expansion Pack subscribers. You may already be aware that access to Nintendo Switch Online’s collection of N64 titles is only available to premium customers.

Likewise, free player icons are exclusively given out to Expansion Pack subscribers each week. The latter is what subscribers have received today, and much to many people’s surprise, the icons feature an N64 feel.

Eight new icons, to be exact, have been made available. Particular to the console and its well-known controller are two of these icons. Then there are two icons for Yoshi Story, two for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and two for F-Zero X.

Platinum Points may be used to purchase any of these icons, but Expansion Pack ownership is required. Additionally, they are only accessible for one week.

Once redeemed, they are yours to keep, but you only have a week to do so because the following week, a new set of icons will be introduced, which may have different themes or relate to different games, consoles, series, or other things.

Nintendo Switch N64 Retro Controller $100 shipped pic.twitter.com/bXwpRJJW8d

— Oddball Sports (@OddB_Sports) December 10, 2022

As you may be aware, throughout this entire year, Nintendo has offered Expansion Pack subscribers new player icons to choose from in addition to the collection every Switch owner has access.

However, only a few of these occasions involved N64 games, in part because the Expansion Pack owners’ access to the console’s library of games only recently became available for N64 games.

Nintendo Switch Online Subscribers Have a New Free N64 Surprise:https://t.co/zcCf5PgEBO pic.twitter.com/KEdi56aJnu

— WWG (@WWG) December 9, 2022

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Gran Turismo 7 Update Brings New Cars: The upcoming update for Gran Turismo 7 will release the most vehicles of any update in the game’s history during the week of December 12, 2022.

The update, which we’re going to proviso call 1.27, will feature five new vehicles to the game and was announced by Kazunori Yamauchi, the developer of the Gran Turismo series, in the customary form of a social media post with masked, silhouette-style photographs of the automobile content.

It will arrive on an as-yet-unspecified date during the week, but given that Thursdays have seen the majority of updates thus far, we would anticipate it to arrive on December 15 in the morning. This conveniently matches up with a previous date provided for one of the five cars involved.

The most obvious of the five vehicles is the Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo, which is the vehicle in the image’s center. This was announced during the most recent World Finals competition in Monaco, and while it will be included in the game in this update, most players won’t be able to access it until about a week after it has been made.

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On December 15, the Ferrari will be given to the contestant who properly answers the fourth and final question about the Nations Cup Grand Final during the World Finals live stream. Those who didn’t will need to buy it with in-game currency or wait until it’s unlocked in the Brand Central of the game.

There is some debate regarding the remaining four vehicles, but it appears that three highly anticipated new series models and one perennial favorite are included. The automobile at the top-right of the image, which is the last item, is equipped with the Toyota Celica ST205 rally car’s wing, hood vent, and roof scoop.

Update is coming next week.　
来週、アップデート来ます。 #GT7 #GranTurismo7 pic.twitter.com/VaAJZAz3pW

— 山内　一典 / Kaz Yamauchi (@Kaz_Yamauchi) December 10, 2022

This is a welcome return as it has been a fixture of the series since GT3 but bypassed GT Sport. It will presumably fall into the Gr.B category. The Bugatti Chiron, a vehicle that has been long delayed in Gran Turismo, appears to be the vehicle in the bottom-right corner.

The Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo, which made its debut in Gran Turismo Sport in 2017 after being unveiled in 2015, actually served as a preview for the Chiron, which was once the fastest automobile in the world.

More speculation is needed for the final two automobiles, but it appears that the Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm is at the bottom-left. One of the fastest four doors available, this high-performance variant of the already speedy Giulia Quadrifoglio increases power and decreases weight to the point where the rear seats are eliminated.

Gran Turismo 7 update -available now- brings three new cars:

✅ Nissan Skyline Super Silhouette Group 5 ’84
✅ Maserati A6GCS/53 Spyder ’54
✅ Porsche 918 Spyder ’13#PS5 #PS4

PS Blog post: https://t.co/TdJ1FrvQc3 pic.twitter.com/nJXB4qKafE

— Hunter 🎮 (@NextGenPlayer) July 27, 2022

Strangely, a new car from the recently founded Stellantis family will make such a rare appearance in any racing game anyplace. The automobile may be seen in the top-left corner. Numerous mid-engined supercars could fit the design, but we believe it to be the much anticipated C8-generation Chevrolet Corvette.

The C8 has been noticeably absent from GT7 compared to other racing games, therefore its inclusion is quite welcome. Of course, the teaser post, as usual, merely shows off the new vehicle content that will be included in the game.

There is currently no information available on further track content or features that might be included, however, observant players may have noticed two placeholder names for two extra Nurburgring location layouts added to the game’s Showcase area: “endurance” and “sprint.”

Gran Turismo 7's latest update brings 3 new cars to your console. Try not to crash them. https://t.co/Su0Zf6cKLN

🚗 Nissan Skyline Super Silhouette Group 5 '84
🛞 Maserati A6GCS/53 Spyder '54
🏎️ Porsche 918 Spyder '13 pic.twitter.com/pZdwI6tnxg

— PlayStation UK (@PlayStationUK) July 27, 2022

If this has any concrete effects, we will have to wait and watch. The upgrade is anticipated to release on December 15th, just in time for Gran Turismo’s 25th anniversary on December 23rd. Activities in-game to commemorate the achievement are already accessible and will run through early January.

Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.27 Patch Notes

Cars
The following five new cars have been added:

• Corvette (C8) ’20
• Celica GT-FOUR Rally Car (ST205) ’95
• Ferrari VGT
• Guilia GTAm ’20
• Chiron ’16

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