Summary
Mortal Kombat 1finally reveals gameplay for a highly anticipated DLC Kombat Pack character,Lords of the Fallenlaunches as the latest Soulslike epic, and two new PS5 models are unveiled. Today, Game Rant’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, andDiablo 4’s upcoming season changes might make or break its fanbase. All that and more in this week’s roundup ofgames industry news.
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Microsoft Officially Acquires Activision Blizzard
Following a lengthy FTC trial, Microsoft has finally achieved itsnearly $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition.
Mortal Kombat 1’s Omni-Man Gameplay Revealed
Mortal Kombat 1has 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 Fallenreleased 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 asLords of the Fallenhas 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 regardingGollum’s launchwas 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’ notoriousMortal Kombat vs. DC Universeisn’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. Wonderreleases this upcoming Friday, and with a decidedly big shift toward and away from traditionalMariogameplay, there are sure to be some similar questions on everyone’s minds.
Game Rant 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.
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