2023-07-20 04:30:45
Activision Blizzard has announced that they will begin bringing their games to Steam starting with the popular free-to-play shooter Overwatch 2 on August 10th. The PC version of Overwatch 2, as well as Blizzard Entertainment’s newest titles Diablo IV and Diablo Immortal, were previously exclusively available on the Battle.net platform at this time. But for the future, that’s regarding to change, starting with Overwatch 2. “Battle.net has been the home of all our PC games for years. We develop our platform to support new technologies. new capabilities Including the expectations of our community all along But when we develop ourselves The gaming industry is evolving at the same time. Gamers supporting us are no longer confined to one platform. Gaming is now truly everyone, everywhere. Causing even though we are still dedicated to our original platform But we want to break down the barrier called this platform. “We’ve made it possible for all gamers to play our games from anywhere and enjoy them to the fullest.” In order to play Overwatch 2 on Steam, players will still need a Battle.net account to: Enter the game anyway The Steam version of the game will also support Steam’s achievement and friend list systems, allowing you to invite friends to the game from your Steam friend list. Will reveal more games that will be brought to the Steam platform in the future when the time comes.
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Is Nintendo Switch a Competitor to Xbox Series S/X and PS5? The Latest Ruling and Debate
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
2023-07-13 02:35:00
(Photo/Associated Press) Nintendo was accidentally involved in the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) public hearing once morest Microsoft’s acquisition of Blizzard. Should Switch be considered a competitor to Microsoft’s Xbox Series S/X and Sony’s PS5? It has become a major focus of discussion, and following discussion, the American judges gave a positive answer. According to “IGN” reports, the FTC claimed in court that the Switch is very different from the new generation of Xbox and PS consoles, and that it should not be considered a substitute considering the price, performance, and game content. This move was opposed by Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft’s Xbox. In this regard, US judge Jacqueline Scott Corley also adopted the statement of Tim Stuart, the chief financial officer of Xbox, that the entry price of Xbox Series S was originally considered to compete with Nintendo Switch. Please continue to read… The court held that the Switch is a portable host with an independent screen and relatively weak performance, but consumers will also consider the price, portability and other key factors when purchasing. In addition, although the game content is indeed very different, there are many well-known cross-platform works that can also be played on Switch simultaneously, such as “Fortnite”, “Minecraft”, “Rocket League”, “Fall Guys”, “FIFA”, ” MLB the Show and NBA 2K have determined that Switch is in direct competition with Xbox and PS5, and may be considered by players as a substitute. Nintendo was involved in the dispute between the FTC and Microsoft, mainly because the FTC insisted on focusing on high-performance game consoles, and believed that following Microsoft acquired Blizzard, there might be doubts regarding monopoly. Microsoft believes that the game market should not be excluded from the influence of Nintendo Switch. “You may still want to watch” Players are not waiting for the new generation, shopping wildly? 3 reasons why the sales of Nintendo Switch hit a record high No need to smoke or rush Now use the APP to watch the news and guarantee winning points every day
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Nintendo Switch: A Major Competitor to Xbox Series S/X and PS5, According to US Judges
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
2023-07-13 02:35:00
(Photo/Associated Press) Nintendo was accidentally involved in the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) public hearing once morest Microsoft’s acquisition of Blizzard. Should Switch be considered a competitor to Microsoft’s Xbox Series S/X and Sony’s PS5? It has become a major focus of discussion, and following discussion, the American judges gave a positive answer. According to “IGN” reports, the FTC claimed in court that the Switch is very different from the new generation of Xbox and PS consoles, and that it should not be considered a substitute considering the price, performance, and game content. This move was opposed by Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft’s Xbox. In this regard, US judge Jacqueline Scott Corley also adopted the statement of Tim Stuart, the chief financial officer of Xbox, that the entry price of Xbox Series S was originally considered to compete with Nintendo Switch. Please continue to read… The court held that the Switch is a portable host with an independent screen and relatively weak performance, but consumers will also consider the price, portability and other key factors when purchasing. In addition, although the game content is indeed very different, there are many well-known cross-platform works that can also be played on Switch simultaneously, such as “Fortnite”, “Minecraft”, “Rocket League”, “Fall Guys”, “FIFA”, ” MLB the Show and NBA 2K have determined that Switch is in direct competition with Xbox and PS5, and may be considered by players as a substitute. Nintendo was involved in the dispute between the FTC and Microsoft, mainly because the FTC insisted on focusing on high-performance game consoles, and believed that following Microsoft acquired Blizzard, there might be doubts regarding monopoly. Microsoft believes that the game market should not be excluded from the influence of Nintendo Switch. “You may still want to watch” Players are not waiting for the new generation, shopping wildly? 3 reasons why the sales of Nintendo Switch hit a record high No need to smoke or rush Now use the APP to watch the news and guarantee winning points every day
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Ready! US court rules Microsoft can buy Activision Blizzard | 4Gamers
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
2023-07-12 02:55:49
After a long trial, a judge in California officially allowed Microsoft to complete the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which means rejecting the antitrust view of the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
The judge stated in the ruling that Microsoft has promised publicly and in court that the “Decisive Moment” series will maintain the same status on PS and XBOX in the next 10 years, and will also bring this series to Switch. There are also several deals signed to bring Activision Blizzard games to multiple cloud services.
The ruling also stated that the court believed that the FTC failed to show how vertical mergers in this industry resulted in less competition, but instead the evidence pointed to more players having access to the content of the final moment and Activision Blizzard, so the request for disposition was rejected. In addition, the court agreed with the FTC that the console market does not include personal computers.
Both Microsoft President Brad Smith and Xbox head Phil Spencer expressed their gratitude for this, and Phil Spencer also said by the way that the FTC’s allegations regarding the game console market, game subscription services and cloud do not conform to the current market situation.
Our statement on today’s decision: pic.twitter.com/jRDD8PhBeT
— Brad Smith (@BradSmi) July 11, 2023
1/We’re grateful to the court for swiftly deciding in our favor. The evidence showed the Activision Blizzard deal is good for the industry and the FTC’s claims regarding console switching, multi-game subscription services, and cloud don’t reflect the realities of the gaming market.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) July 11, 2023
On the other hand, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick also stated in a statement that the merger will benefit employees and players, and will promote competition, rather than allowing entrenched leaders to continue to dominate the market.
The FTC does not seem to have given up completely, saying in a statement that they are disappointed with the verdict but are still planning their next move. They will continue to fight to protect competition and protect consumers.
The judge allowed Microsoft to complete the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by July 18, but only if Microsoft was willing to do the deal in the UK. Because the United Kingdom is currently the only major market that opposes the deal, that is, the United States hopes that Microsoft must reach a certain degree of negotiation with the British Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Microsoft is currently appealing the decision, with a hearing scheduled for July 28. But the latest progress is that the two parties are willing to stop the legal offense and defense, and see if they can be resolved through negotiation.
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