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Diablo 4 promotional image of Lillith.

Diablo 4 release time, file size and preload options

Thankfully you can cut down on that wait by preloading the game so you can start building your character and hunting down Lilith to save Sanctuary the moment the game goes live.
Diablo Immortal's main screen on the Asus ROG Phone 5.

Activision Blizzard fined over Diablo Immortal’s microtransactions

Activision Blizzard has been fined after failing to disclose Diablo Immortal's microtransactions during its rating process.
Key art showing multiple devices playing games via the cloud.

Why cloud gaming is the linchpin in Microsoft’s troubled Activision Blizzard acqusition

With Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition blocked by the CMA, all eyes should be on cloud gaming.
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Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition blocked in the U.K. over cloud concerns

Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition attempt has been blocked by the U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority.
Characters parachuting in Warzone 2.0 Season 3.

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 is getting a new mode and overhauled DMZ in Season 3

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0's next season will bring some significant features to the battle royale game, including some DMZ changes.
Soldiers in Counter-Strike 2 key art.

Counter-Strike 2 could succeed where Overwatch 2 failed

For Counter-Strike 2's launch to go smoothly, Valve needs to take some lessons from Overwatch's 2 less-than-perfect rollout.
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Microsoft pledges to bring Xbox PC games to Nvidia GeForce Now

Microsoft has pledged to bring Call of Duty and its other first-party games to Nvidia GeForce Now.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2.

U.K. wants Call of Duty removed from Microsoft’s Activision acquisition

U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority is suggesting the divestiture of Call of Duty or Activision before it'd accept Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition.
Cal Kestis looking out over a desert town.

4 predictions for where video games are headed in 2023

Don't blink: 2023 could be another landmark year for the gaming world if these four trends hold strong.
Living room with Microsoft Xbox Series X (L) and Sony PlayStation 5 home video game consoles alongside a television and soundbar.

4 video game news stories that shaped the industry’s future in 2022

2022 turned out to be a pivotal year for the gaming industry thanks to a blockbuster acquisition, unionization efforts, and more.
Lilith appears in a Church in Diablo 4.

FTC files lawsuit to block Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition

The FTC has filed a complaint about Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
The Starfield title screen.

Starfield, The Elder Scrolls Online devs are voting to unionize

Quality assurance testers at Microsoft-owned game developers like Bethesda Game Studios are voting to unionize.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2.

Microsoft offered Sony a 10-year Call of Duty deal for PlayStation, report says

A new report claims that Microsoft has offered Sony a 10-year commitment to keep the Call of Duty franchise on PlayStation.
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Overwatch 2 removes Mei for at least 2 weeks due to ice wall exploit

Blizzard has temporarily removed Mei from Overwatch 2 until November 15 due to an ice wall exploit.
Characters facing forwards in Modern Warfare II screenshot.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (2022) PC performance guide: Best settings for high fps

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (2022) is available now on PC. Here are the best settings to optimize your performance, along with XeSS, DLSS, and FSR testing.
Players in helicopter in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II’s physical disc doesn’t actually include the game

If you buy a physical edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, you'll still need to download the full game digitally.
Overwatch 2's Witch Kiriko posing with a broom.

Overwatch 2’s item prices are the scariest part of its Halloween event

Overwatch 2's Halloween event is giving out more tricks than treats due to its high item prices.
Bastion and Torbjorn sitting in the workshop in Overwatch 2.

Bastion and Torbjörn temporarily removed from Overwatch 2 due to exploits

Blizzard temporarily removed Bastion and Torbjörn from the Overwatch 2 roster due to exploits.
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The best heroes in Overwatch 2

As of the current state of Overwatch 2, these are the best heroes you should at least consider for each role, which we will update as the game's meta adjusts.
Sojourn uses an ability in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2 Sojourn guide: abilities, strategies, counters, and more

Damage heroes are generally the most popular of the three roles. If you want to master this Damage class hero, here's a full guide on Sojourn for Overwatch 2.
Kiriko throws items in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2 Kiriko guide: abilities, strategies, counters, and more

Kiriko is on the more technical side in terms of characters, so a quick guide on how she works will help you make the most of this shinobi's prowess.
Sombra's new look in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2 hit with second DDoS attack as long queues persist

Can't get into Overwatch 2? A string of DDoS attacks is to blame, causing server issues to continue into day two.
Sombra's new look in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2 DDoS attack results in launch day server woes

Blizzard Entertainment's president says a DDoS attack is to blame for Overwatch 2's launch day server issues.
Two squads of heroes clash in an Overwatch 2 trailer.

Overwatch 2: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

More details on Overwatch 2 are coming, which will hopefully answer many of the lingering questions about the game. In the meantime, here's everything we know.
Kiriko throws items in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2’s heroes will be tied to battle passes. Here’s how it works

Blizzard outlined Overwatch 2's new seasonal model, which will tie new characters to the sequel's battle pass.
Phil Spencer standing in front of a Microsoft Studios logo.

Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition just hit another hurdle in the U.K.

The UK is calling for further review into Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard out of concern the deal may harm competition.
The Backbone One - PlayStation Edition has a phone in it.

PlayStation and Xbox are betting big on mobile, and for good reason

Mobile gaming is simply too big and too global for PlayStation and Xbox to ignore anymore, and acquisitions this year prove that.
A Samsung TV shows the Xbox Game Pass app that comes in the Samsung Gaming Hub.

Microsoft claims Sony pays to stop devs from adding content to Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft has accused Sony of paying for so-called "blocking rights" to prevent certain games from appearing on Xbox Game Pass.
A still of Tracer in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch is ditching loot boxes ahead of sequel launch

Blizzard will no longer sell loot boxes in Overwatch after the Anniversary Remix Vol. 3 event at the end of the month.
Orc and human facing off for Warcraft promo art.

Blizzard and NetEase reportedly cancel a Warcraft mobile MMO

Blizzard and NetEase have reportedly canceled a Warcraft mobile MMO project due to a financial dispute.
Soldier with weapon in Modern Warfare.

Call of Duty will still get ‘premium paid content’ in 2023, says Activision

Despite reports saying there won't be a Call of Duty game next year, Activision said it will release 'premium paid content' for COD in 2023.
The Blizzard Entertainment booth at Chinajoy China Digital Interactive Entertainment Expo.

Another Activision Blizzard QA team forms a union

In a tweet from the official studio account, the team at GWA Albany announced that a new union for the QA staff had been formed under Activision Blizzard.
The Blizzard Entertainment booth at Chinajoy China Digital Interactive Entertainment Expo.

Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition is under investigation again

The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into the $68.7 billion deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard.
Skater in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 canceled after studio merges with Blizzard

Tony Hawk told Twitch streamer AndyTHPS that Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 got canceled after Vicarious Visions merged with Blizzard.