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Baldur’s Gate III Welcomes Mac Users With Full Game Release

Mac users who have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to play Baldur’s Gate III can rejoice, as Larian Studios has announced that the full version of the game will be available for Mac on September 21. Previously, Mac users had access to a limited, early access version of the game, which only allowed them to play the first act with a cap of approximately 25 hours of gameplay.

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September 14, 2023
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The End of an Era: Microsoft Ceases Production of Kinect

Microsoft has officially announced the end of Kinect hardware production, putting an end to an era. Despite its initial promise, Kinect struggled to capture the interest of gamers and became synonymous with shovelware games. While it was shipped with Xbox One in 2013, it failed to gain traction and was eventually unbundled. However, Microsoft repurposed Kinect for mixed reality and enterprise solutions, offering the Azure Kinect Developer Kit. Now, they have decided to discontinue its production.

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August 22, 2023
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Bethesda Exec and Former World of Warcraft Director Clash Over Starfield’s Leaked Title Screen

A recent clash between a Bethesda executive and a former World of Warcraft director has ignited a debate over Starfield’s leaked title screen. The clash began when Mark Kern, the former director of World of Warcraft, tweeted a screenshot of the Starfield title screen and criticized the amount of effort put into its design. Kern suggested that the title screen either showed rushed development or a lack of care from the team.

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August 22, 2023
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Microsoft Plans ‘Special Event’ in September

As summer draws to a close, tech enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the fall season of tech events. In line with this, Microsoft has sent out save-the-date invites for a ‘special event’ slated to take place in New York City on September 21st. While no details have been disclosed yet, it is highly likely that this event will showcase Microsoft’s latest Surface devices and other hardware.

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August 17, 2023
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Starfield Goes Gold and Preload Begins for Xbox Series X|S and PC

Great news if you’re excited for Starfield; the space-faring Bethesda Game Studios RPG has officially gone gold. You can now preload Starfield on Xbox Series X|S and PC, too, if you’ve pre-ordered the game digitally or are planning to download it via Xbox Game Pass. By doing this, you’ll be able to dive into the game the moment it launches, barring any day one patch shenanigans, of course. Steam users will have to wait a bit longer, however, with preloads going live on August 30 for Valve’s digital distribution platform.

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August 17, 2023
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Opera’s Aria AI Assistant Now Available on iOS

Opera has announced that its Aria AI assistant is now accessible on iOS. Initially launched on desktop in June, Aria has quickly gained popularity with over a million users on desktop and Android. The integration of Aria on iOS makes it available on all major desktop and mobile platforms.

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August 16, 2023
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New Xbox Game Pass Titles Announced: Everspace 2, Firewatch and More!

Microsoft has revealed the upcoming additions to its Xbox Game Pass service, including titles for console, PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Today, Everspace 2 joins the service, available on Cloud and Xbox Series X/S. On August 17, players can look forward to Firewatch, which will be available on Cloud, Console, and PC. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will also be joining on August 18, accessible on Cloud, Console, and PC.

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August 16, 2023
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Unlock Rewards in Modern Warfare 3 Reveal Event

Activision has detailed a number of rewards that will be available to players who participate in Thursday’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 reveal event. Following a series of leaks, the publisher officially announced Modern Warfare 3 last week. And it plans to reveal the game on August 17 during a Call of Duty: Warzone event starting at 10.30am PT / 1.30pm ET / 6.30pm BST 7.30 CEST.

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August 16, 2023
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Got Some Burning Starfield Questions? Now Is Your Chance To Ask The Developers

One of the most highly anticipated games of 2023, Starfield, is set to release in September. To build excitement for the game, Bethesda is offering fans the opportunity to ask questions directly to the developers via a Q&A session on Discord.

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August 9, 2023
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Avowed Was Originally Going to Be a Multiplayer Game

Fallout: New Vegas and Outer Worlds developer Obsidian Entertainment initially intended to create its upcoming RPG Avowed as a cooperative multiplayer game before returning to its single-player roots. In a documentary celebrating Obsidian’s 20th anniversary, studio head and founder Feargus Urquhart admitted that pushing for Avowed to be multiplayer was a mistake, recognizing it as the wrong decision in the end.

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August 9, 2023
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The White House’s ‘AI Cyber Challenge’ aims to crowdsource national security solutions

The Biden Administration has announced its plans to launch the ‘AI Cyber Challenge’ (AIxCC), a DARPA-led challenge competition aimed at building AI systems to proactively identify and fix software vulnerabilities in the nation’s critical digital infrastructure.

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August 9, 2023
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Take-Two Aims to Monetize 100% of Mobile Game Audience

Take-Two’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick, expressed his desire to monetize 100% of the audience for the company’s mobile games. Currently, only less than 10% of players spend money on these games, while the rest play for free and move on. Zelnick aims to increase monetization numbers to reach the entire audience.

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August 9, 2023
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New Zealand Regulator Approves Microsoft’s Proposed Activision Blizzard Deal

New Zealand’s regulator, the Commerce Commission, has given its approval to Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The decision was made after considering the importance of Activision games like Call of Duty, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft to New Zealand gamers. The Commission also assessed whether Microsoft would hinder competition by preventing rivals such as Sony and NVIDIA from offering these games on consoles and cloud platforms.

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August 8, 2023
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Arrives November 10

The highly anticipated release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is set for November 10. Activision, the game’s publisher, confirmed the release date after it was leaked online earlier. A new teaser trailer was unveiled today, giving fans a glimpse into the upcoming installment of the popular franchise.

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August 8, 2023
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Introducing the Stunning Stormcloud Vapor Controller for Xbox Series X/S

Microsoft has recently unveiled the striking Stormcloud Vapor special edition Xbox Series X/S controller, and it is nothing short of impressive.

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August 8, 2023
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Microsoft Set to Acquire Activision Blizzard as New Zealand Approves Buyout

In a significant development, Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision-Blizzard has been approved by the Commerce Commission of New Zealand. This decision marks New Zealand as the latest country to give the green light to the highly anticipated deal. With this approval, Microsoft is now cleared to proceed with the acquisition in 41 countries, except for Australia, which is yet to make a decision.

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August 8, 2023