Microsoft - keep your filthy hands off Valve, leak shows MSFT would buy Valve
Well, that's certainly an article title isn't it. But I mean it. Microsoft, don't you dare touch Valve. You're fat enough already and too big as it is.
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Microsoft's buyout of Activision gets closer with the UK CMA consulting further
The long saga of Microsoft buying up Activision Blizzard took another step forward, with the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) now consulting on remedies Microsoft put forward to address the CMA's concerns.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection multiplayer seems broken on Steam Deck
After a recent update Halo: The Master Chief Collection seems to have broken online play support for Steam Deck due to Easy Anti-Cheat.
Microsoft leak shows Fallout 3 and Oblivion Remasters, DOOM Year Zero and more
Seems a whole bunch of gamers may be quite happy over the next few years, with a fresh leak from the ongoing saga of FTC v. Microsoft showing off a bunch of games coming.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition gets a free starter edition
Oh how I do love a good RTS. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition now has a special free starter edition available on Steam.
Overwatch 2 heads to Steam making it even easier on Steam Deck / Linux
Finally. One less extra launcher to become a nuisance? Blizzard games are finally coming to Steam with Overwatch 2 set to be the first on August 10th.
Microsoft wins against FTC to buy Activision Blizzard
Well, the results are here. In the USA the FTC was trying to block Microsoft from acquiring Activision Blizzard but Microsoft has won the fight.
European Commission approves Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Despite opposition from the UK CMA, and the ongoing legal battle in the USA, the acquisition of Activision Blizzard takes a step forward as the European Commission has approved it now.
Time running out to swap your Minecraft account over to Microsoft
Mojang recently sent out a rather important reminder, as the time is running out to swap your Mojang account for Minecraft over to Microsoft.
UK CMA blocks the Microsoft takeover of Activision
Here's some industry news for you: the UK's Competition and Markets Authority has announced today they've blocked Microsoft's takeover of Activision.
Microsoft experiments with a handheld Windows 11 mode for Steam Deck
This is interesting, it seems Valve have lit a small fire under Microsoft once again, as they've been experimenting with a handheld mode for Windows 11 to help devices like the Steam Deck. ARTICLE UPDATED.
Grounded from Obsidian adds Steam Deck support in v1.2.0
The survival game Grounded from Obsidian Entertainment and Xbox Game Studios is gearing up to launch version 1.2.0 that's now available to test. With it comes Steam Deck support.
Xbox Game Studios talk more of their titles on Steam Deck
For the third time, Xbox Game Studios have talked up about their games on the Steam Deck and what compatibility to expect for it.
Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard hits a bump as FTC seeks to block it
Remember the big news back in January that Microsoft was acquiring Activision Blizzard? Well, the FTC aren't happy about it and are trying to block it.
Microsoft upgraded Xbox Cloud Gaming for Linux and ChromeOS (so Steam Deck too!)
On the community Reddit for Xbox Cloud Gaming, an Xbox employee put up a small announcement about an upgraded experience for Linux and ChromeOS game streaming.
Microsoft chucks GNOME $10,000 from their FOSS Fund
Everyone knows that Microsoft absolutely loves Linux right? Well, that's debatable but hey they did just reach down the back of the sofa and chuck GNOME some cash.
Microsoft joined the Open 3D Foundation for the Open 3D Engine
Here's a missed one from Friday, Microsoft has joined the Open 3D Foundation, who oversee the Open 3D Engine that's a free and open source updated version of Amazon Lumberyard that was contributed by Amazon.
Xbox Games Studios talk up more of their games on Steam Deck
Still a little weird to see but Xbox Games Studios have talked about more of their games running on Steam Deck, a system powered by Linux.
Microsoft announce Xbox Cloud Gaming for Steam Deck with Edge (Beta)
Valve and Microsoft teamed up to better support the Steam Deck, with Xbox Cloud Gaming now supported through the Edge browser.
Even Xbox Game Studios are talking about Steam Deck compatibility
Yes, even a fair few games that Microsoft / Xbox publish will work out of the box on the Steam Deck.
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