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A legally-binding deal to release Call of Duty games on Nintendo platforms for next 10-years has been announced by Microsoft. Microsoft Announces 10-Year Deal to Bring Call of Duty on Nintendo In regards to Sony Interactive Entertainment frequently trying to pursue European regulators to prevent a proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision/Blizzard by Microsoft , CEO Bobby Kotick recently slammed PlayStation console maker. Xbox boss Phil Spencer previously promised to add Call of Duty series to Nintendo platforms for next decade. Today, Microsoft officially announces a legally-binding 10-year deal to bring Call of Duty on Nintendo if they take over Activision . RELATED: Marvel's Wolverine is Reportedly Going for Mature Rating On approval of Activision/Blizzard acquisition, Microsoft will launch future Call of Duty games to Nintendo consoles long term, bringing full content and feature parity on same day as Xbox , thus offering more choices and more competition. Acc

Xbox Free Play Days will be adding Far Cry 6 and NBA 2K23 for Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass Ultimate members this week. Xbox Free Play Days Adds Far Cry 6 and NBA 2K23 A brand-new lineup of free game trials joins Xbox Free Play Days weekly event for members of Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to play throughout this weekend for limited time on Xbox family of cross-generation console. Just log into your Xbox account before heading over to Microsoft Store, starting from February 16, 12:01 AM PT/3:01 AM ET for access to download and enjoy playing Far Cry 6 and NBA 2K23 until February 19, 11:59 PM PT/2:59 AM ET. RELATED: Redfall Isn't Arkane's Left 4 Dead, Confirms Director Play as rebel fighter Dani Rojas and join guerrilla group Libertad to free people of island nation Yara in 2021 first-person shooter game Far Cry 6 from developed/publisher Ubisoft , where you fight against its mad dictator Antón Castillo. Explore various locations of Yara as you take down Casti

Sony is reportedly trying to sabotage Microsoft's proposed takeover of Activision/Blizzard, says CEO Bobby Kotick. Activision CEO Accuses Sony of Trying to Sabotage Microsoft's Takeover A long-running rivalry between PlayStation and Xbox console makers has reached its peak after Microsoft announces to acquire video game publisher Activision/Blizzard and Sony starts crying foul over fear of losing access to Call of Duty . Activision/Blizzard CCO Lulu Cheng previously claimed that they will fight to defend Microsoft 's proposed buyout if needed. More recently, company CEO accuses Sony of trying to sabotage its ongoing takeover by Xbox owner since 2022. RELATED: High on Life Becomes Biggest Xbox Game Pass Launch of 2022 Earlier this week, Activision/Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick talked to press addressing UK regulators as they investigate $69 billion ABK deal. He revealed that Sony Interactive Entertainment 's CEO and executives have stopped talking to them. Kotick b

Remedy and Smilegate Entertainment is shutting down both multiplayer and campaign mode for free-to-play shooter CrossfireX. CrossfireX to Shut Down in May 2023 Debuted as a console version of original shooter, 2022 free-to-play multiplayer game CrossfireX by South Korean developer Smilegate Entertainment and Remedy Entertainment was launched for Xbox One and Xbox Series X / S a year ago. Despite being world's biggest multiplayer shooter, Crossfire console version miserably failed to garner much love from Xbox players. In a new announcement, Remedy and Smilegate revealed their decision to fully shut it down after May. RELATED: Deus Ex IP Owner Embracer Group Wants to Surpass Cyberpunk 2077 According to official FAQ page, CrossfireX multiplayer servers will become inaccessible, starting May 18, 2023. Even players who own a copy will no longer be able to access its solo campaigns either and no new CFX content will be added. Effective immediately, all sales for CFX on Xbox

PlayStation Plus lineup includes Destiny 2: Beyond Light, Evil Dead and OlliOlli World for PS4 and 5, Mafia: Definitive Edition for PS4 this February. PlayStation Plus Free Games for February 2023 Revealed Instead of revealing a new lineup of PlayStation Plus monthly free games for February 2023 on last Wednesday of previous month, Sony Interactive Entertainment decided to announce it on first week of ongoing month for all members. PS Plus subscribers will be getting access to play Evil Dead: The Game and OlliOlli World across PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles with Destiny 2: Beyond Light as a bonus game, whereas owners of PS4 can grab Mafia: Definitive Edition as well. RELATED: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Series Revival Possibly Hinted by Survey Head over to Europa and fight Fallen Kell of Darkness, Eramis in Destiny 2: Beyond Light as you master new elemental power of Stasis. Then join Ash Williams and friends in Evil Dead as team to go against Kandarian Demon and Deadites. Ex

Bethesda confirms that Redfall players will require an online connection, even when playing single-player mode. Redfall Will Be Always Online In less than a week ago, Microsoft has hosted their first ever Developer_Direct showcase event highlighting their anticipated releases for 2023, including upcoming first-person shooter Redfall by developer Arkane Studios for PC and Xbox . Confirming a previous report, publisher Bethesda Softworks reveals to release Redfall later this year on May 2, 2023. They also announced lately that players will need an online connection to play the co-op shooter, even its single-player. RELATED: Marvel's Wolverine is Reportedly Going for Mature Rating According to a newly-published official FAQ page, Redfall players will be able to enjoy playing it without an Xbox Live Gold subscription but they still need to be permanently connected online, whether they are playing co-op or going solo. Players will also require a Bethesda.net account alongside

Known leaker billbil-kun has leaked PlayStation Plus free games for February 2023 ahead of an official reveal by Sony. PlayStation Plus Free Games for February 2023 Leaked For over a year and so, PlayStation Plus free games lineup are getting leaked accurately only a few days before official announcement by Sony Interactive Entertainment every month and it has become a common routine for the leaker. In a latest social media post, known leaker Billbill-Kun suggests monthly free games on PS Plus for February 2023 will include Mafia : Definitive Edition on PlayStation 4 consoles but could be replaced with other games for select regions. RELATED: Mafia Prequel Game Reportedly in Works, Hangar 13 Studio Head Exits PS Plus members will also be playing Destiny 2: Beyond Light , Evil Dead: The Game and OlliOlli World on PS4 and PS5 consoles. Since original D2 has become free-to-play, Sony is offering its DLC expansion Beyond Light for all members. Sony is likely to confirm upcomin

Xbox Series X/S version release for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide has been delayed alongside seasonal content launch for PC. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Delayed for Xbox Series X/S Since its November release, 2022 first-person action game Warhammer 40,000: Darktide from developer/publisher Fatshark was getting negative reviews on Steam due to frame-rates and a few issues regarding gameplay mechanics. Originally announced for Xbox Series X / S during a showcase back in 2020, Fatshark had plans to release Warhammer 40K: Darktide in 2021 but ended up delaying a year and now, Xbox version has been delayed once again to later date. RELATED: High on Life Becomes Biggest Xbox Game Pass Launch of 2022 In a recent social media post, Fatshark CEO Martin Wahlund reveals that they are delaying 40K: Darktide once again to focus on delivering an engaging experience with a stable launch, so fans can enjoy playing it with friends for weeks. Dev team acknowledges in failing short on expectations a

Arkane Austin studio's upcoming most-anticipated Xbox-exclusive Redfall won't follow steps of Left 4 Dead, says game director. Redfall Isn't Arkane's Left 4 Dead, Confirms Director An unfortunate delay last year has pushed upcoming highly-anticipated Xbox -exclusive releases Redfall and Starfield by Arkane Austin and Bethesda Game Studios to 2023, teasing a promising year for fans of Xbox Series X and Game Pass . Based on early look at gameplay, many are theorizing that Arkane 's newest co-op shooter could be following footsteps of Left 4 Dead but studio exec begs to differ, claiming it will be a creative spin on Far Cry , combined with S.T.A.L.K.E.R. RELATED: Bloodborne PC Port Won't Be Difficult, According to Modder In a recent interview with GamesRadar , game director Harvey Smith and Ricardo discussed a lot of details regarding Redfall . Instead of falling into typical Arkane formula, latest shooter actually loosen up on their rules for genres and styl

Latest report claims that upcoming Xbox-exclusive co-op shooter Redfall is aiming for May 2023 release with Early Access. Redfall Will Reportedly Release in May 2023 Following a historic acquisition of Bethesda/ZeniMax Media by Microsoft earlier, upcoming co-op first-person shooter Redfall from developer Arkane Studios Austin will be first Xbox console exclusive game that releases early next year. Delayed alongside Starfield from its original 2022 release window, Redfall is looking forward to launch on first half of 2023. According to new rumor, Arkane 's latest co-op shooter is currently planning to arrive on first week of May 2023. RELATED: Santa Monica Studio May Be Teasing New Game After God of War: Ragnarök A recent report by industry insider Jez Corden claims that Redfall is set for an early 2023 launch window. According to sources, Arkane will be releasing their story-driven, open-world FPS title early in May 2023, if development goes well. Internally, dev team plans

Overkill Software and Starbreeze Studios reveals official logo and 2023 release window for Payday 3 in a teaser trailer. Payday 3 Logo and New Release Window Revealed Shortly after acquiring rights for Payday franchise, developer Overkill Software and Starbreeze Studios confirmed working on upcoming first-person shooter Payday 3 for PC and consoles, in association with publisher Prime Matter . Considering 2023 to be an extremely packed year for gaming, fans already picked their top 10 most anticipated games for next year . Nearing end of New Year's Eve, Payday 3 reveals official logo, launch window and a teaser trailer. RELATED: Armored Core 6 Won't Be Sci-Fi Soulsborne Game, Says Hidetaka Miyazaki Starbreeze Studios releases a brief teaser confirming 2023 release window and revealed a logo for Payday 3 . RELATED: Bully 2 Scrapped Build Remains at Rockstar, Had RDR2-Style Honor System Drawing parallel to New Year's celebration, latest teaser for Payday 3 shows four

Epic Games Store is giving away PC version of Moving Out for free in 15 days of free games giveaway program. Severed Steel Free on Epic Games Store Now Continuing an ongoing celebration of year-end festivities, Epic Games launches annual Holiday Sale 2022 event on their digital distribution outlet Epic Games Store for PC platform and brings back 15 days of daily freebie giveaway offer. Epic Store is offering PC version of 2021 first-person shooter title Severed Steel from developer Greylock Studio and publisher Digerati today for a limited time, which you can claim a free copy of to have it forever in your library of games. RELATED: Red Dead Redemption Removed from PlayStation Plus Assume the role of a one-armed sharpshooter protagonist named Steel, who goes up against a group of bad guys in a superstructure. Armed with a trigger finger and steel-toed boot, you are more than ready to rain down upon them all. Engage in a brutal, fast-paced gameplay combat with fluid stunt syste

Epic Games Store is giving away PC version of Metro: Last Light Redux on tenth day of annual daily free games giveaway program. Metro: Last Light Redux Free on Epic Games Store Now! Again! In celebration of seasonal festivity, Epic Games launches annual Holiday Sale 2022 promotional event on their digital distribution outlet Epic Games Store and brings back 15 days of free game giveaway program for all users on PC platform. Epic Store is currently offering free copies of Metro: Last Light Redux from developer 4A Games and publisher Deep Silver , which is a returning freebie and will be available to grab now, so you can have it to your collection and own forever. RELATED: Deus Ex IP Owner Embracer Group Wants to Surpass Cyberpunk 2077 Last Light is a follow-up sequel to previous series entry Metro 2033 and features lead character Artyom in campaign story. Fighting hostile factions and mutated monsters, he must find out the mysterious Dark Ones through a ruined metro. Redux is

Within five days of release, High on Life becomes biggest Xbox Game Pass launch for console and PC this year. High on Life Becomes Biggest Xbox Game Pass Launch of 2022 Creating hype since its reveal at Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase event, 2022 comedic first-person shooter High on Life from developer/publisher Squanch Games made its debut early last week on PC , Xbox One and Xbox Series X / S . Despite having mixed reviews regarding its humor, High on Life has become most popular game on Microsoft 's monthly subscription service Xbox Game Pass now, just days after release and is biggest third-party launch in history of XGP . RELATED: Brazilian Regulator Approves Xbox/Activision Deal Without Any Restrictions According to latest Xbox report, High on Life is not only biggest Game Pass launch of this year, it was the biggest third-party debut and single player-only game throughout history of Game Pass based on hours of playtime since its launch. Squanch Games studio direc

Epic Games Store offers PC version of Wolfenstein: The New Order once again, celebrating ongoing Holiday Sale 2022. Wolfenstein: The New Order Free on Epic Games Store Now! Again! Back in time for the holiday season, Epic Games kick-started 15 days of free games promotional campaign on their digital distribution outlet Epic Games Store and launches annual Holiday Sale for users on PC platform to celebrate Christmas. Epic Store will giveaway free copies of 2014 action-adventure first-person shooter Wolfenstein: The New Order from developer MachineGames and publisher Bethesda Softworks to claim for a limited time within 24 hours and own it forever. RELATED: Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires 4 Coming to Xbox A returning freebie from earlier this year, Wolfenstein: The New Order is set in an alternate era of history where Nazis won World War II. As they are ruling entire world, series protagonist B.J. Blazkowicz makes a heroic return to resist Nazis. Players

In order to ease US regulator concerns, Microsoft reportedly offered Sony to add Call of Duty on PlayStation Plus. Microsoft Reportedly Offered Sony to Add Call of Duty on PlayStation Plus A war of words between two major industry giants is ongoing ever since a proposed $69 billion acquisition for Activision/Blizzard by Microsoft was announced earlier this year and Sony trying their best to prevent it from ever taking place. Microsoft has previously offered Sony a deal to keep Call of Duty franchise on PlayStation for 10 years but they didn't respond to it. A latest report claims that Xbox maker even allowed Sony to have titular shooter series on PlayStation Plus . RELATED: Armored Core 6 Won't Be Sci-Fi Soulsborne Game, Says Hidetaka Miyazaki According to recent Bloomberg report, Microsoft seemingly offered their rival company to have Call of Duty games on PlayStation Plus subscription service and thus, making concession to ease concerns of anti-trust issues by U.S

Free Play Days to add Chivalry II, Chorus and Hell Let Loose for Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass Ultimate members this week. Chivalry II, Chorus and Hell Let Loose on Xbox Free Play Days Thanks to Xbox Free Play Days weekly event, a fresh-new lineup of limited time free game trials is here for members of Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to enjoy throughout entire weekend across Xbox cross-gen console family. Sign into your account before visiting Microsoft Store, starting December 8, 12:01 AM PDT/3:01 AM EDT for getting full access to download and playing Chivalry II , Chorus and Hell Let Loose up until December 12, 11:59 PM PDT/2:59 AM EDT. RELATED: Santa Monica Studio May Be Teasing New Game After God of War: Ragnarök Enter an ultimate medieval battlefield in 2021 multiplayer first-person slasher title Chivalry II by Torn Banner Studios and join ongoing Winter War to siege enemy castles while you prepare for conflict during upcoming Chivmas holiday event. Play as warri

Free Play Days adds Batora: Lost Haven, Battlefield 2042 and Rainbow Six Siege this weekend for Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass Ultimate. Batora: Lost Haven, Battlefield 2042 and Rainbow Six Siege on Free Play Days Long-awaited holiday season is finally here with a fresh lineup of limited time free game trials for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play on Xbox family of console through this Xbox Free Play Days weekly event. Starting from December 1, 12:01 AM PDT/3:01 AM EDT, sign into your Xbox account and visit Microsoft Store for access to play Batora: Lost Haven , Battlefield 2042 and Rainbow Six Siege until December 4, 11:59 PM PDT/2:59 AM EDT. RELATED: Blight: Survival Pre-Alpha Gameplay Revealed Embark an epic journey to be a hero and save Earth in 2022 action role-playing game Batora: Lost Haven by developer Stormind Games and publisher Team 17 , which lets you harness the power of sun and moon to take on all enemies. Return to all-out warfare in 2021

In order to make sure Microsoft's acquisition of Activision/Blizzard is successful, the company won't hesitate to fight. Activision/Blizzard Claims to Fight to Defend Microsoft Acquisition Ever since tech giant Microsoft announces a proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of major video game publisher company Activision / Blizzard earlier this year, UK regulators are looking into it while Sony keeps overstating their concerns. Despite a generous offer by Xbox to keep Call of Duty franchise on PlayStation consoles, Sony CEO Jim Ryan considers it inadequate . Remaining silent on the takeover for so long, Activision finally confirms that they will fight for the deal. RELATED: Elden Ring Mod Restores Ragdoll Physics Mechanic Activision / Blizzard CCO Lulu Cheng Meservey recently took social media to address a bunch of speculations regarding ongoing acquisition deal by Microsoft and claims that it's a very absurd idea to even think the deal is anti-competitive. She points out

Sony was reportedly offered a 10-year deal to keep Call of Duty series on PlayStation consoles recently by Microsoft. Microsoft Reportedly Offered Sony 10-Year Deal to Keep Call of Duty on PlayStation Seeing a record-breaking success, publisher Activision revealed plans for a premium Call of Duty launch next year, which is reportedly a significant expansion for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and not a mainline series entry like each year. Amidst ongoing investigations, Sony CEO Jim Ryan met with EU regulators regarding a proposed buyout of Activision/Blizzard . Meanwhile, Microsoft reportedly offered Sony a deal to keep Call of Duty franchise on PlayStation for a decade. RELATED: Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires 4 Coming to Xbox New York Times report claims Microsoft offered a 10-year deal to Sony for keeping Call of Duty on PlayStation earlier this month. Sony denied to make any comment on their offer in response and may further oppose ongoing buyo