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Redfall Bite Back Edition pre-order: release date, where to buy and Xbox Game Pass upgrade

If you're hoping to get your hands on the extra content in the Redfall Bite Back Edition then here's how to pick it up

Daily Mirror

Redfall's Xbox Series X|S and PC global release dates just got announced

The global release dates for Arkane's upcoming co-op, open-world FPS, Redfall have been officially announced and we have all the details on the dates right here.

Windows Central

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon launches in August 2023

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is on the way, and players can look forward to diving in this August.

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As Battlefield 1943 shuts down, DICE looks back on its scrappy, console-exclusive classic

Interview | "It was a true halcyon project"

GamesRadar

Best Alien games of all time

The perfect organism infected video games long ago. But with our list of the best Alien games, it’s far from game over.

Space

Microsoft: Block on the Activision-Xbox deal is the firm's "darkest day" in the UK (Update)

Despite claiming to have reduced their concerns, the UK regulator sensationally blocked Microsoft's $69 billion dollar acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Microsoft President Brad Smith isn't very happy.

Windows Central

The latest Minecraft: Bedrock Edition patch update is out with over 40 fixes

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 1.19.80 is now releasing on every platform, and features a sizeable changelog with plenty of fixes and improvements.

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Five new songs are coming to Minecraft with the 1.20 'Trails & Tales' update

The latest Minecraft Preview and snapshot builds include five new songs coming to Minecraft with the 1.20 "Trails & Tales" update, and you can listen to them now.

Windows Central

Microsoft Still a Buy Despite U.K. Downer

A day after Microsoft reported strong earnings, the company got bad news about its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Nevertheless, MSFT stock gained more than 7% on Wednesday despite the U.K. regulator blocking the transaction.

Barchart

Microsoft's Activision deal is being punished over Google Stadia's failure

Google Stadia's failure left one less big player in cloud gaming, and now Microsoft's Activision deal is being punished over claims of dominance.

Windows Central

Explainer: Is Microsoft still buying Activision Blizzard?

It’s not “game over” yet for Microsoft’s quest to buy the video game maker Activision Blizzard, but the software giant is starting to run out of clear pathways to complete its $69 billion takeover

The Independent UK

Quantum Break is back on Steam and PC Game Pass

Remedy's time-bending shooter was removed from sale earlier this month because of expiring licenses.

PC Gamer

Quantum Break returns to Xbox, now on PC Game Pass

Remedy's time-bending thriller Quantum Break can once again be purchased digitally, and it's back on Xbox Game Pass.

Windows Central

Hilarious Fallout 4 gun mod adds The Simpsons' iconic 'magazine revolver'

A Fallout 4 modder has added The Simpsons' comical "magazine revolver" to the Commonwealth.

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Nintendo Switch isn't "technically capable" of running Call of Duty well, CMA argues

The CMA blocked the Microsoft Activision merger earlier today

Windows Central

Xbox Design Lab scores five limited edition Redfall controllers

On Wednesday, Xbox announced the addition of five limited edition controller designs to Xbox Design Lab, with players now able to create their own Redfall controller.

TechRadar

Microsoft merger blocked, Activision accuses UK of being “closed for business”

The UK government has found that Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard would create a monopoly in cloud gaming.

Windows Central

Shutting down arguments about Xbox Game Pass 'sustainability'

Since Xbox Game Pass came along, pundits lined up to take shots at the strategy. The disruptive service has given Xbox a foothold in the competitive gaming market, but questions of sustainability keep popping up.

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Daily Mirror

CMA blocks Microsoft Activision Deal – but not for the reason you'd think

Activision Blizzard isn't likely to be welcomed into the Xbox family any time soon as the CMA has elected to deny the purchase

Windows Central

Xbox's Activision Blizzard deal has been blocked by the UK, Microsoft to appeal

Microsoft's bid to acquire Activision Blizzard has fallen at the final hurdle, with the CMA in the United Kingdom blocking the deal.

Tom’s Guide

Sony DualSense Edge Review: An elite PS5 controller for a high price

Sony’s first premium gamepad builds on the brilliant fundamentals of the DualSense controller, but battery woes mean it’s not an all-time great.

Windows Central

Microsoft reportedly plans to close Activision deal despite FTC lawsuit

A new report suggests Microsoft is planning to close its Activision deal despite FTC interference.

GamesRadar

Xbox hardware revenue down 30% compared to last year

The hardware downturn was partially offset by Xbox Game Pass growth

Windows Central

Microsoft's Surface revenue plummets by 30%: Market overcrowded, buyers elusive, and PC sales in crisis

Microsoft's FY23 Q3 results are in, and, at least for More Personal Computing, things are not looking great due to a very weak consumer market and declining demand for Surface hardware. Here's what you need to know.

Windows Central

Xbox FY23 Q3 gaming revenue down 4% year-over-year

Microsoft's latest financials for FY23 Q3 show gaming revenue down slightly year-over-year.

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