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Microsoft has "significant work to do" to build a healthier culture at Activision Blizzard, says Satya Nadella. Bobby Kotick considered buying game sites Kotaku and PC Gamer, it’s claimed. Wow....

Midweek Sale: a mix of electrifying games up to 80% off - GOG.com.

How to fix Vanguard's "right stick not working" glitch. Warzone hackers bring flying cars to Caldera. Putting the bang bang in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Activision Blizzard Website now offers CEO Bobby Kotick's letter to staff about today's news that Microsoft is purchasing Activision Blizzard. Also, there's a Bobby Kotick interview on VentureBeat...

Publisher Kalypso Media and developer Torus Games announce Matchpoint - Tennis Championships. This is a simulation that will attempt to court tennis lovers this (northern) spring when it's served on...

MorpheusZ Games announces that now is the time for Time Master, and this puzzle/platformer is now available for Windows and Linux on Steam. Word is: "Time Master combines beautifully crafted...

Playtesting of SANABI is now underway, as developer WONDER POTION and publisher NEOWIZ prepare for the release of this action/platformer. Testing is scheduled to run until February 2nd, and you can...

The news of Activision's acquisition by Microsoft is surprising, but does not change the goals of the ABK Worker's Alliance. Head Of Microsoft Says He’s ‘Grateful’ For Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby...

Official patches. Age of Empires IV — Patch 10257. First Class Trouble - Patch 1.3.5 - A little for the cold days. Ys IX- Monstrum Nox - Patch 1.1.2 - Introducing Local Co-op. Thanks Siliconera.

Official trailers. The Crew 2: The Contractor - Season 4 Episode 2 Launch Trailer. The Settlers - The Vision Behind The Game. Victoria 3 - Monthly Update #7 - January.

Brawlhalla Esports Year Seven Kicks off With the Largest Fighting Game Prize Pool in the World.

Xbox Wire announces that Microsoft has agreed to purchase Activision Blizzard. This is covered in a report on The New York Times (may require registration or subscription) which calls the move "a...

A tweet from Jason Schreier shares a portion of an email to staff from Bobby Kotick where the Activision Blizzard CEO outlines the timeframe for the acquisition reported above. He says the company...

Nobody Saves the World is now available for Windows and Xbox, offering a shape-shifting action/RPG from Guacamelee developer DrinkBox Studios. PC gamers can find this on Steam carrying a 10% launch...

A playtest is now underway for Crossfire: Legion, an upcoming real-time strategy game set in the Crossfire universe. The game is to enter Early Access in the (northern) Spring, but those interested...

The Lee Jackson Audio Website offers a gift to all from the game soundtrack composer. This is a full MIDI file for Grabbag, the main theme from Duke Nukem 3D. Though the tune has been released in...

Wars and Roses is a tactical first-person shooter in the works at Blaze Worlds for release on Steam on January 21st. The twist here, and we did not see this coming, is how it is also a dating...

Steam Client Beta. Official patches. Unofficial games, patches, and mods. Melkhior's Mansion - Ultimate Play the Game inspired 'Atic Atac' is finally here for your PC.

Beyond a Steel Sky l Dev Diary- The Themes of Beyond a Steel Sky. Expeditions- Rome - Siege Trailer. Tales of Luminaria the Fateful Crossroad - Official Sneak Peek. Official trailers. Content...

A report on the Wall Street Journal (may require registration or subscription) has the latest fallout from the sexual harassment scandal at Activision Blizzard that has inspired a couple of lawsuits...

In October Devolver Digital announced Shadow Warrior 3 was being delayed until early this year. Now a Pre-Order Bundle Listing for Xbox (thanks Reddit) includes a release date. It's unannounced and...

Star Wars: Battlefront 2 Multiplayer Has Been Broken on PC for a Long Time, But 'It Will Be Fixed.'

Publisher Sale: games from TOGE Productions up to 60% off - GOG.com. Weekly Sale: point and click games up to 90% off - GOG.com.

Deep Rock Galactic - Board Game Update. Stellar Warfare - New build effect, black holes and direct unit control. Official patches. Unofficial games, patches, and mods. Melkhior's Mansion -...

Vanguard's game-breaking 'demon gun' glitch is now ruining Multiplayer maps.

Content creator video. Ordering a gaming catheter - Viva La Dirt League. Thanks Ant.

Deep Rock Galactic Beginner Guide - Top Tips.

A post on Reddit reveals that Pandemic: The Board Game has been delisted on Steam, and is no longer available for purchase. This strategy game was released in 2018, so it was certainly not an effort...

God of War is the god of Steam for its PC debut. Valve's latest accounting of the bestselling titles on its online service for last week is as follows: God of War. MONSTER HUNTER RISE. MONSTER HUNTER...

Hogwarts Legacy ‘may not launch until 2023’, it’s claimed.

Buy Infinite Space III- Sea of Stars from the Humble Store and save 70%.* Buy Weird Worlds- Return to Infinite Space from the Humble Store and save 70%.* *Blue's News may receive a commission on...

Icarus Week Six Content Update. Official patches. Unofficial games, patches, and mods. You can now play God of War on Windows 7/8 thanks to this mod.

Content creator video. Firearms Expert Breaks Down The M1 Garand.

MP1ST - Battlefield 2042 Spotlights DICE's Communication Problem. "DICE, tell us what’s coming. tell us what can be fixed, what can’t, and what’s out of your reach. Anything is better than what we...

Games Done Quick on Twitter: #AGDQ2022 has raised a total amount of $3,416,729 for @preventcancer! A speedrunner beat Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice blindfolded at AGDQ.

Thanks Ant. Sega files trademark for Sega NFTs. Thanks Neutronbeam. Voiceverse NFT Service Uses Stolen Technology from 15ai. Google's and Facebook's top execs accused of fixing ads. Thanks...

Thanks Neutronbeam. Headset: Jabra Elite 4 Active review - Engadget. Headset: Jabra Elite 4 Active Earbuds Review- Everything you need - Reviewed. Headset: Moondrop Nekocake Review - Headfonics...

Thanks Neutronbeam Galloping Ghost Gives Arcade Gaming an Extra Life (may require registration or subscription)… The underground network bringing Japan’s arcades to the US…

As I noted last year for the first go-round, the NFL doesn't always make the best decisions, but whoever thought up Super Wild Card Weekend deserves a raise. A couple of wild games yesterday (damn,...

343 Industry unveiled plans this week to address gameplay problems in Halo Infinite with cheating, Big Team Battle mode, and more in a patch that's coming down the road. Now a series of tweets from...

With more game companies sipping at the NFT Kool-Aid, there has been significant backlash from gamers who are not happy with the trend. There is much skepticism that the "crypto" bandwagon is an...

With a week to go before the 2022 Kickoff Classic, the 2022 Season Schedule for the Call of Duty League is now available for all to see. This includes a number of in-person events, but the...

The Humble Winter Sale* is now underway, offering discounts on scads of games (*Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item). In a bit of online store inception, there's a Humble...

Official patches. Call of Duty Warzone hotfix restores access to CDL Pack content. MechWarrior Online Patch Notes - 1.4.250.0 - 18-January-2022. Thanks Rhialto. Steam Client Beta.

Content creator videos. How Myst Almost Couldn't Run on CD-ROM - War Stories. Thanks RedEye9. Destruction's End - DiabLoL 2 Ep43 - Carbot. Thanks Ant.

Once adrift, Mike Uyama built a gaming marathon for charity that’s raised $35 million and counting (may require registration or subscription). Thanks RedEye9.

A PlayStation 5 version of Apex Legends might be coming soon. Disney Classic Games Collection now on PS4. Xbox Insider Release Notes - Alpha Skip-Ahead (2202.220112-2200). Thanks Console General.

This tweet promises at least five years of post-launch support for Dying Light 2: Stay Human. It was recently noted that the zombie survival sequel would include (after all, it takes time to play...

A post to The Lodestone discusses a return to normalcy for FINAL FANTASY XIV after last month's launch of the Endwalker expansion caused enough congestion that new sales of the game were suspended,...

Netmarble announces plans for closed beta testing of Overprime, an upcoming MOBA played from a third-person shooter perspective. The test is planned for next weekend, and you can request access on...