Highlights
- Microsoft successfully completes its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard after a lengthy FTC trial, solidifying its dominance in the gaming industry.
- Mortal Kombat 1 reveals exciting gameplay footage of new DLC characters Omni-Man and Tremor ahead of the first professional tournament, generating anticipation among players.
- Sony unveils two slim models of the PS5, offering both physical and digital console editions, amidst leaks of new Xbox hardware and mid-generation consoles.
Mortal Kombat 1 finally reveals gameplay for a highly anticipated DLC Kombat Pack character, Lords of the Fallen launches as the latest Soulslike epic, and two new PS5 models are unveiled. Today, Game ZXC’s weekly recap takes a look at some of the most notable headlines from the past week.
Microsoft comes out victorious in its exceptionally pricey acquisition of Activision Blizzard, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum’s apology from Nacon may have been written by ChatGPT, and Diablo 4’s upcoming season changes might make or break its fanbase. All that and more in this week’s roundup of games industry news.
Microsoft Officially Acquires Activision Blizzard
Following a lengthy FTC trial, Microsoft has finally achieved its nearly $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition.
Mortal Kombat 1’s Omni-Man Gameplay Revealed
Mortal Kombat 1 has had enough time to stew in players’ labs now and with the first professional tournament airing next weekend at East Coast Throwdown, NRS has revealed Omni-Man and Tremor gameplay.
PS5 Slim Revealed with Physical and Digital Console Editions
Amid all the Xbox leaks concerning new hardware and mid-generation consoles, Sony has unveiled two PS5 slim models.
Lords of the Fallen Temporarily Disables Crossplay Right After Launch
Lords of the Fallen released this week and while its multiplayer co-op was marketed as a significant feature, fans may have to wait a while longer to fully experience how rich it might be as Lords of the Fallen has temporarily disabled crossplay, while co-op and PvP multiplayer remain available.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Apology Allegedly Written by ChatGPT
In what would surely be a scandalous and unfortunate affair, the apology Nacon put out regarding Gollum’s launch was reportedly written by ChatGPT AI.
Features
Diablo 4’s newest season is almost upon fans and whether players believe it will be a worthy successor to its previous season or base game, its patch notes reveal every and any detail fans could hope to ascertain about its contents and changes.
Movies & TV
NRS’ notorious Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe isn’t its most popular entry by far, but it’s still a shame to learn that an associable animated movie was proposed and subsequently rejected.
Guides
Super Mario Bros. Wonder releases this upcoming Friday, and with a decidedly big shift toward and away from traditional Mario gameplay, there are sure to be some similar questions on everyone’s minds.
Game ZXC Exclusives
Total War: Pharaoh’s new setting may be an exciting centerpiece for the new game, but there are many other features and mechanics helping it stand out in the franchise at large.
