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Following the announcement of Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, many gamers are wondering exactly how many game companies, and game franchises, Microsoft now owns. Is it, like, all of them? Not quite, but it is a lot. An awful lot. Activision Blizzard is itself the result of a 2008 merger between two gaming giants, namely Activision and Vivendi (which previously owned Blizzard). While it might be the biggest gaming acquisition in Microsoft’s history (in games industry history, in fact), it’s certainly not the first....

You can bring Pokémon you catch from Pokémon Legends: Arceus onto Pokémom Home. You can bring these Pokémon with you on other features, such as having them in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl or Pokémon Sword and Shield. Several of these Pokémon may not have been available when the games launched, and how they function will be slightly different than what you expect. Here’s what you need to know about Pokémon moves for Pokémon from Legends: Arceus when transferred to Pokémon Home....

A TED talk is a fascinating explanation of a Technology, Entertainment or Design (TED) topic by experts at the cutting edge of their fields. Well, that was the original idea, but the modern TED Talk has grown to encompass science, philosophy and just about any other area of human inquiry. TED Talks are therefore less defined by the subject matter it deals with and more by how it packages and shares that content....

When you start doing tasks for Beffica in Bugsnax she will first ask you to scan six different Bugsnax in the area, and then you will need to find and feed her the Bugnax that she likes the most. She won’t tell you what her favorite Bugsnax actually is, you just need to figure it out on your own. Luckily, there is a clue inside her cave, as she has a drawing of it on the wall, surrounded by hearts....

Forza Horizon is all about collecting cars and getting to watch how pretty they look while speeding through the local scenery and setting of the game. We’ve been collecting them since the very first Forza Horizon, and now we get a pat on the back for it! The Car Collection is a new addition to the Forza Horizon series. A mechanic tracks what cars you have won, earned, and bought and puts them in a collectibles section a bit like you used to have for baseball cards as a kid....

If you play Madden Ultimate Team (MUT) or The Yard, you might see a blue circle with a C in it from time. This is Cred, a fairly new currency in the Madden franchise. But what is Cred in Madden 22, and what can you do with that? Let’s go over Cred, plus some ways you can earn it. Cred are credits that can be used to purchase in-game clothing options for your custom avatar in Madden 22....

MultiVersus is a platform fighter with lots of nuances. Buffs, debuffs, armor, and more can influence a fight. One buff that can be incredibly useful is Gray Health. This may leave you wondering what Gray Health is and how it works in MultiVersus. What does Gray Health do in MultiVersus? Gray Health in MultiVersus works like temporary hit points. When an attack strikes you, some of that damage will be absorbed by Gray Health, destroying it....

Among gamers, streamers hold a celebrity reputation. As a result, other gamers want to play both with and against them. Unfortunately, to a small segment of the gaming population, taking down a streamer while they play is a twisted mark of pride — so much so that some gamers resort to stream sniping to make it happen. Stream sniping is when a gamer takes advantage of a streamer’s video feed to exploit them....

Gorou is a new 4-star character in Genshin Impact with a special niche. He is a support character but doesn’t work as a support for all teams because Gorou is specifically designed to buff Geo characters in your team. Generally, Gorou’s buffs are only useful for Geo characters. He can buff DEF% and Geo DMG%, which doesn’t really benefit any other characters in the game. As a result, it’s recommended you do not use Gorou in teams that are not focused on Geo characters....

Since first debuting in Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Ranked Play modes have become a widely-beloved feature for hardcore fans of the series. That being said, the latest iteration, Call of Duty: Vanguard has yet to see the return of this competitive scene since releasing in early November. Thankfully, a new update to the game’s community seems to point to a Ranked Play mode that is set to release in just a matter of days....

The new Caves & Cliffs snapshot is finally here! This Snapshot adds a fun new mob and resource that should make your world a little brighter! With new light-source producing mobs, and resources, setting your visual settings to Moody won’t be so strenuous on your eyes! What’s New in Minecraft Snapshot 21w03a The Shortlist Here is a quick rundown of the biggest changes. Glow Lichen Glow Squid Glow Ink Sac Glow Item Frame Shulker Fixes!...

With the release of Deltarune Chapter 2, fans of Undertale and Deltarune Chapter 1 alike are scrambling to play the game. However, even if you played the first chapter, it’s worth checking whether Chapter 2 is available on your system. At the moment, Deltarune Chapter 2 is only available on Windows and Mac OSX. The Windows version can also be downloaded through Steam. This means you can play the game on any Steam-compatible devices as well, which includes the Steam Link and upcoming Steam Deck handheld device....

After adding Windows 11 design elements to the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) beta build of its app, WhatsApp has now enabled the support for the dark theme on WhatsApp Beta UWP. The new version of the WhatsApp Beta UWP, other than adding support for the dark theme, brings many other minor changes. Let’s look at the details. According to a recent report by reputable WhatsApp features-tracker WABetaInfo, dark theme support comes with the latest version of the WhatsApp Beta UWP app (v2....

After rolling out multi-device support for beta testers earlier this year, WhatsApp has been testing a few new audio-centric features for its platform. Now, after adding playback speed control for voice messages, the Facebook-owned company is working on a new feature that lets users pause voice recordings and continue from the same point again. Three buttons will then appear at the bottom of the recording screen, including a new resume recording button with a microphone icon....

Phantom Breaker: Omnia is the next game in the Phantom Breaker series by MAGES Inc. and Rocket Panda Games. This fast-paced 2-D anime fighter features a roster of 20 characters and the ability to choose between three different fighting styles. This may leave players wondering when it releases. Phantom Breaker: Omnia releases on March 15, 2022, for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Unfortunately, Phantom Breaker: Omnia does not feature cross play which means players will only be able to play against those on their platform....

Loot River is developer straka.studio’s upcoming isometric roguelike title. It features a dark fantasy theme and procedurally generated dungeons. A new trailer was released, revealing the release date of Loot River. This may leave you wondering when Loot River will release. What is the release date of Loot River? Loot River will release on May 3, 2022, for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. You can check out the official release date trailer for Loot River on straka....

Be careful not to puncture this while you carry it… Are you wondering where you can find Blood Clot in Valheim? The Blood Clot item is an item used for crafting. Unfortunately, it is difficult to find as you can only get it for killing one type of creature in Valheim, which can be challenging to locate and find enough for use in crafting recipes. Lucky for us, there is another strategy we can employ that makes it easier to farm the creature that drops the Blood Clot item, saving you lots of time and frustration....

BitLife is a game that simulates life’s challenges, and lets players make the best choices for them. You begin your life from birth and work through adulthood by making the decisions that you feel are the best for life’s twists and turns. You can also complete different challenges that require players to be born in particular areas of the world. Brooklyn is one of the places where you can be born, but it isn’t so easy to get to at first glance....

Hard West 2 is full of characters to interact with and side quests to take with your posse of magic-infused cowpokes. You’re usually provided with bright, green waypoints leading you to your next objective, but a few side quests seem a bit more hidden when you first get them. The bounty hunt for the Copper Vultures Gang can first be picked up at the start of Chapter 2 in Black Salt Lake, but there’s nothing showing you which way to go....

The Phantom Thief of Changhum is a relatively easy Hidden Story to complete in Lost Ark. There is a time limit, but the three locations are very close to each other. You will not face any monsters finding these Hidden Stories. Where is The Phantom Thief of Changum Hidden Story? First Hidden Story Port City Changhun is the setting for the first part of this Hidden story. It’s in the southwest corner of the map, south of the Clinic, and southeast of the Rattan Hill entrance....