Games developers, publishers and distributors were asked whether the deal would affect their bargaining power regarding the terms for selling console and PC games via Microsoft’s Xbox and its cloud game streaming service Game Pass.

Sony on Thursday introduced its PlayStation Stars loyalty program for PS5 and PS4 gamers. It’ll be free to join, and players will be able to earn loyalty points by completing a variety of campaigns and activities. Players can choose from a catalog of options to redeem points, including PlayStation Network wallet funds and select PlayStation Store products.

‘This is the funfair, exactly like you don’t remember. With every game hooked up to innovative RFID wristband tech, and a bespoke app that logs gamers’ scores, tracks leader boards and takes bragging rights to a whole new level.’

Campaigns will include PlayStation’s «Monthly Check-In» campaign, where you can earn points just for playing any game on your console. Other activities will require you to win tournaments or unlock trophies to earn points — or even be the first player in your local time zone to make it to platinum for a blockbuster title (which indicates that a player has achieved 100% completion in that game).

The questionnaire, with about 100 questions, asked which of the rivals such as Nvidia’s GeForce Now, Sony’s Playstation, Google Stadia, Amazon Luna and Facebook Gaming could be considered the most attractive following the deal.

Unlike the M7 last year, the MQX has a , which allows compatibility with 4K/120Hz signals from game consoles like the , and worked well in our tests. Vizio supports , HDR10 and Dolby Vision, in the M-Series. If you can’t save up for the TCL 6-Series but want a better picture than the 4-Series, the Vizio MQX is an excellent happy medium.

They asked if such exclusivity clauses would reinforce Microsoft’s Windows operating system versus rivals, and whether the addition of Activision to its PC operating system, cloud computing services and pkvgames game-related software tools gives it an advantage in the video gaming industry.

The EU competition enforcer also asked if Activision’s trove of user data would give the U.S. software giant a competitive advantage in the development, publishing and distribution of computer and console games, the EU document shows.

Regulators also wanted to know if there would be sufficient alternative suppliers in the market following the deal and also in the event Microsoft decides to make Activision’s games exclusively available on its Xbox, its Games Pass and its cloud game streaming services.

The bestselling Bedsure Satin Pillow Cases provide a perfect slip to protect your skin against sleep lines as well as create less friction for your hair to glide over, reducing hair breakage and keeping it tangle-free. 

Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale might just be days away but if you can’t resist a bargain or worried you won’t get what you want on the day then the mega-site has you covered with huge discounts already on the site.

BRUSSELS, Oct 6 (Reuters) – EU antitrust regulators are asking games developers whether Microsoft will be incentivised to block rivals’ access to «Call of Duty» maker Activision Blizzard’s best-selling games, according to an EU document seen by Reuters.

Digital collectibles are also on their way to the PS5 via the Stars program. Collectibles could be figurines of iconic characters — think Solid Snake or Ratchet & Clank — or they could be representations of famous Sony devices throughout history. 

While the sale is exclusively for Prime members (), there are already plenty of items on sale now with savings of up to 70 per cent off on Alexa-enabled smart devices, home, tech and more – and you don’t need a Prime membership.

Fans were eager to hear Pratt’s Mario voice, especially because co-producer Chris Meledandri said he won’t use the exaggerated Italian accent made famous by video game voice actor Charles Martinet. We won’t ruin it for you. Watch the trailer.

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The PlayStation Stars program will launch later this year, though an exact time frame hasn’t been provided yet. CNET reached out to PlayStation, but the gaming giant didn’t immediately respond for comment.

A comfortable alternative to traditional flossing, the bestselling Hangsgun water flosser has changed the game for many users, deeply cleaning between teeth and below the gum line where regular flossing can’t reach. 

The C2 represents the pinnacle of picture quality at a price that’s admittedly high, but not too crazy. It  on this list, including the Samsung QN90B below, with its perfect black levels, unbeatable contrast and superb off-angle viewing. It also has superb gaming features, making it the perfect companion to an  or both. The C2 comes in a variety of sizes as well, although the bigger models are expensive.