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It has been revealed that before Embracer Group’s acquisition of Gearbox Software earlier this week, Microsoft had looked into acquiring the studio instead, but backed out. Embracer Group, the parent company of multiple studios such as Koch Media and THQ Nordic, recently acquired Gearbox for $1.3 billion, but the merger was only made possible because Microsoft pulled out of any potential acquisition according to Segment Next and journalist Brad Sams. There’s no explanation as to why Microsoft halted negotiations, but it could be due to the studio’s price tag or 2K’s unwillingness to part with the Borderlands franchise....

Aside from a few malfunctioning consoles, the next-generation of video games has transitioned smoothly into the homes of the masses, but one platform in particular had a less-than-stellar start after its reveal. It’s no secret that gamers reacted poorly to news regarding Xbox One’s initial DRM and always-online policies, but some new information has surfaced that could have made the recently released system even more controversial. During a recent interview between Official Xbox Magazine and Microsoft Studios’ Phil Spencer, the corporate head revealed that Microsoft originally considered launching the Xbox One without a disc drive....

Chests, barrels, and shulkerboxes all exist in Minecraft to help players store their possessions. With the vast amount of blocks available in the game, it’s still very easy to become disorganized. Rather than spending countless hours sorting and re-sorting your items, build this auto-sorter! An auto-sorter will gather material that you place in a chest and sort it into different chests that you can easily access to grab what you need....

There is nothing quite as frustrating as being locked out of a game. Maybe the joke answer given for the security question years ago can’t be remembered, or maybe the game suddenly won’t accept the password for the account. Whatever the reason, game lockouts can lead to some serious rage, which can often take the form of a username. After all, sticking it to the corporate fat cat game company within the game itself can feel like a serious middle finger for a grave injustice....

Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson is one of the most popular YouTubers right now. MrBeast is well known for his videos featuring a group of friends partaking in ridiculous challenges that often involve large amounts of money and other prizes. Some of the challenges MrBeast has hosted include a influencer trivia game with a $300,000 prize, and a massive hide-and-seek game in an abandoned city. MrBeast’s latest challenge tasked 100 players to create the most impressive farm in Minecraft for $50,000....

If you’ve been experiencing Warzone games where everyone seems to be rocking the new SP-R 208 marksman rifle, there’s a very good reason. The gun is broken–not in the sense that it’s so good that it’s better than every other sniper rifle in the game (although this is arguably true), but it’s clearly not working as intended because it does things that no other sniper rifle can do. With the right ammo, the SP-R 208 marksman rifle becomes a hit-scan weapon with no damage fall-off or bullet travel time....

Our quick take JBL BAR 9.1 soundbar - 4.0 / 5 Sleek and slimline Soundbar: 884 x 62 x 120mm; 3.64kg Subwoofer: 305 x 440 x 305mm; 11.1kg Rears: 173 x 60 x 120mm; 0.72kg JBL BAR 9.1 features 5.1.4-channel audio Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Wireless active subwoofer Wireless rechargeable rear speakers Connections and controls 1x HDMI input; HDMI-eARC output 1x optical digital input; 1x Ethernet Wi-Fi; Bluetooth; Chromecast; AirPlay 2...

Even though it’s not necessarily a console, the Kinect wouldn’t have lived up to its full potential if it hadn’t supported some sort of Dragon Ball Z experience. That’s why Namco Bandai today announced Dragon Ball Z Kinect a new motion controlled experience starring nearly every character from the popular series. Okay maybe not every character but a lot of them. As expected Dragon Ball Z Kinect will allow players to “unleash their inner Super Saiyan” as they complete over 100 different moves from the series including the Kamehameha....

After Kojima jerked us around for several months with teases, fake outs and misinformation on Metal Gear Solid V, we finally got a grasp on what was going on with the series when the official Phantum Pain reveal trailer was released. The next big question was who would be playing Snake, with Mr. David Hayter, the voice of Snake since the beginning of the series, at the forefront. At first he was, then he wasn’t, or maybe he was, and then maybe not....

Going the sorcery route when playing an RPG title is a popular choice among many. Why wouldn’t it? Playing as a mage makes the gameplay fun and it offers a different set of challenges since most attacks from a mage build rely on distance instead of the melee gameplay most players are used to. In Kingdoms of Amalur, a sorcery build can make use of the Stave weapons in the game if they want to be as powerful as they can be without having to worry about dealing with enemies close-range....

We all have actors in mind who we think would be the perfect live-action fit for our favorite video game characters. Some resemblances can creep up on you, and once you see it, it can’t be unseen. Take Dandelion from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, for example. Now think of Klaus from The Umbrella Academy. Got it? Redditor SpiritTracker84 pointed out that Julian Alfred Pankratz, Viscount de Lettenhove - better known as Dandelion - carries a likeness to Klaus Hargreeves from the popular television adaptation of The Umbrella Academy....

19 extraños y descabellados vehículos de transporte personal que te encantaría montar La alondra del espacio (1928) El rey de los cohetes (1949) Thunderball (1965) Rocketeer (1982) Aerociclo De Lackner HZ-1 (1955) Jetvest (1957) Hiller VZ-1 Pawnee (1957) Proyecto Grasshopper Jump Belt (1958) Cinturón cohete de Bell Aerosystems (1961) Bell Pogo (1968) Jet Flying Belt de Bell Aerosystems (1969) Williams International WASP y X-Jet (1970-1982) Unidad de maniobra tripulada de la NASA (1984) Cinturones cohete de Powerhouse Productions (1994) Traje de alas con motor turborreactor (2005) Cinturón cohete Tecaeromex (2006) El Jet Wingpack de Yves Rossy (2006) Jet Pack H202 (2007) Martin Jetpack (2008) El Jetpack de Troy Hartman (2008) Puffin de la NASA (2010) Jetlev - Mochila con motor de agua (2012) Proyecto Skyflash (2013) JB-9 de JetPack Aviation (2015) Flyboard Air (2016) Gravity (2017) Jetpacking de la Royal Navy (2021)

Yesterday was a weird day for Rockstar games on Steam. First, it seemed like Rockstar accidentally delisted their entire library from Valve’s digital platform, a mistake that was soon corrected but not before also re-listing Midnight Club 2, a game that hasn’t actually been purchasable for years. But along with that bizarre episode, Rockstar also updated both Max Payne 3 and LA Noire. Eurogamer was the first to note the updates that you can see on SteamDB....

League of Legends: Wild Rift launched its open beta in the Americas on March 29, and its first day on the mobile marketplace was a resounding success. According to new data from Sensor Tower, Wild Rift generated 2.9 million downloads from the App Store and Google Play that day – marking a 66-times increase from the day before. “Sensor Tower data shows that on March 29, Wild Rift generated 2.9 million downloads from the App Store and Google Play, a 66-times increase from the day prior,” Craig Chapple, mobile insights strategist at Sensor Tower, shared with TheGamer....

Following a successful two-year stint on Apple Arcade, indie developer Dreamteck is porting Lifeslide – an atmospheric paper plane flight adventure through life – to Steam this August. Don’t be fooled by the game’s minimalistic nature, though. Lifeslide goes big with its sweeping musical score, along with visuals that are on a surprisingly grand scale, creating one of the most relaxing and wholesome games that I’ve played in a long time....

Mario Golf: Super Rush released this Friday, and quickly divided opinion. Both audiences and critics are split on the latest Mario spin-off title, scoring 4 out of 5 in our own review, but going as low as 2.5 in others. However, the game hasn’t been out long enough to have an audience score, so players are taking to Reddit to voice their opinions. All in all, many are disappointed. While plenty of comments do highlight that the multiplayer is a great time with friends, it seems that a vast amount of players don’t see the game as good value for money, citing a short and unimaginative campaign as the main concern....

If there’s one thing the Marvel films have taught us, its that they love their Easter Eggs and references, which has carried over into nearly all their video games. With Marvel’s biggest crossover being the Avengers, it only makes sense that a new game called Marvel’s Avengers would be crammed full of Easter Eggs and reference. The game is still only out in a beta form, so we expect the number and variety of Easter Eggs to grow when the full game is released....

Marvel’s Avengers’ varied collection of heroes allows players to battle evil with a wide range of super powers, and as Marvel fans would expect, the Hulk is the game’s premiere tank. This guide shows gamers how to manage Hulk’s Rage meter while maximizing his defense and damage potential. Crystal Dynamics’ hotly anticipated video game adaptation of the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Marvel’s Avengers, has finally dropped on current gen consoles, with next-gen releases to follow late in fall....

Finally aboard The Chimera again, Kamala has a moment of reprieve to explore and relax for a while before heading out on her next mission in Marvel’s Avengers. That doesn’t mean we get a break from hunting down some collectibles, though. Here’s our guide to help you find them all. The team may still be just a shell of its former self when you reach The Chimera in Marvel’s Avengers, but Kamala can’t help but explore this iconic helicarrier....

Crystal Dynamics has an amazing project on its hands right now, with Marvel’s Avengers currently in the works and set for release next year. The studio has overseen the release of some major titles, most notably the Tomb Raider series, but the Avengers game happens to be their biggest ever, according to studio head Scott Amos. “From our side, it’s the biggest thing that we’ve ever done,” he told GamesIndustry.biz in an interview....