Microsoft Reportedly Planning to Acquire Pillars of Eternity Dev Obsidian Entertainment
Microsoft is reportedly making moves to acquire independent developer, Obsidian Entertainment.
According to sources close to Kotaku, Microsoft's acquisition of Obsidian is "90%" complete, with one source saying, "It's a matter of when, not if."
Some of Obsidian's most notable games include the Pillars of Eternity series, South Park: The Stick of Truth, KOTOR 2, and Fallout: New Vegas.
IGN has reached out to both Obsidian Entertainment and Microsoft for comment. A Microsoft spokesperson told IGN, "We do not comment on rumors or speculation."
Microsoft has recently acquired several studios such as Playground Games, Undead Labs, Ninja Theory. Microsoft is also opening a new Santa Monica studio called The Initiative, and is interested in acquiring even more new studios.
Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3 Now Backward Compatible on Xbox One
Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3 HD are both officially backward compatible on the Xbox One starting today.
Announced by Major Nelson on Twitter, these classics join the ever-growing library of backward compatible games on the system. They both come from the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection released on the Xbox 360 and PS3 in 2011. The HD Collection also contained Peace Walker, which was made available via backward compatibility on Xbox One earlier this year.
Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3 HD is coming to Xbox One Backward Compatibility today https://t.co/qPMRNs2ZLo pic.twitter.com/lLNW6T2PEO
Where to Preorder the Google Pixel 3 Right Now
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Google's Pixel 3 phone was officially unveiled today. The phone comes in two variations: the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL. The Pixel 3 costs $799, while the Pixel 3 XL is priced at $899. This makes it cheaper than recently revealed phones from its competitors, the iPhone Xs and the Samsung Galaxy Note 9.
The Pixel 3 has a 5.5-inch display, while the Pixel 3 XL has a 6.3-inch screen. Both phones feature USB-C ports and "all-day" batteries.
Overwatch Halloween Terror 2018 Now Live
Junkenstein's Revenge returns to Overwatch today.
Blizzard has announced the Overwatch Halloween Terror 2018 event is now live for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
The event has returned with two modes for players to enjoy; classic Junkenstein's Revenge, and Junkenstein's Revenge: Endless Night.
Players will be able to choose from 10 playable characters, including Tracer and Brigitte, who will be playable for the first time this year.
Overwatch isn't the only game getting a Halloween event. Festival of the Lost is returning soon to Destiny 2: Forsaken, Dragon Ball FighterZ players can now obtain Halloween-themed costume colors and lobby avatars, and some new spooky skins may be coming to Fortnite according to data miners.
Every Trailer That Debuted During New York Comic Con
New York Comic Con wrapped up this weekend, and while the biggest news of the convention was the big behind-closed-doors footage presentations from everything from Dark Phoenix to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, there were plenty of big trailers that made their way to the rest of us.
First up, check out our picks for the best 5 trailers of NYCC:
And while you're at it, here's every trailer that debuted during the show, plus some other sneak peeks at new TV shows:
The Walking Dead’s Season 9 Premiere Is One of Its Lowest Ever
The Walking Dead Season 9 premiered on Sunday, but it drew in a relatively small viewership.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, the episode pulled in 6.08 million viewers, which marks the smallest audience the show has had since partway through Season 2. In comparison, the Season 8 premiere brought in 11.44 million viewers. The lowest season premiere ratings still belong to Season 1, which garnered 5.35 million viewers.
Specifically, its key 18-49 demographic had a historically low turnout, reportedly rating lower than any other season premiere in the series and tying with the lowest scoring rating of any episode of The Walking Dead in this demographic.
Why Is Bullseye Dressed as Daredevil in Season 3?
Last week Netflix debuted a new trailer for Daredevil: Season 3. The trailer gives a better idea of the story driving the new season and how the feud between Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk will escalate. But the big surprise in this new footage is the reveal that Wilson Bethel's Bullseye will make his MCU as a Daredevil impostor named "Agent Dex," aka Benjamin Poindexter.
Why would one of Daredevil's greatest enemies want to impersonate the Man Without Fear? Is this based on a story that happened in Marvel's Daredevil comics? Here's what we know about Season 3's unexpected Bullseye twist.
Google Launches Pixel 3, Slate, and Home Hub
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Like clockwork, Google introduces new hardware goodies each Fall, and this year it unveiled new Pixel phones, a new kind of tablet, and a new member of the Google Home family. Here’s what you need to know about the new devices.
The Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL Get Bigger Screens, Better Cameras
Google’s own Pixel phones may not be the most popular Android devices on the market, but they are some of the best, and the third generation Pixel delivers some small but interesting changes to the lineup. While the form factor of the Pixel 3 and 3 XL is similar to their predecessors, both have bigger screens, thanks to smaller bezels on the Pixel 3 and a full-screen-with-notch design on the Pixel 3 XL. They come in three colors, though they’re less interesting than last year’s: just white, black, and a pale pink. Pricing for the Pixel 3 starts at $799, and the XL starts at $899.
Fortnite to Receive Special Physical Deep Freeze Bundle Next Month
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Epic Games have announced that a special retail version of Fortnite, the Deep Freeze Bundle, will be headed to stores next month.
The Fortnite: Deep Freeze Bundle will be available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on November 13, 2018, for $29.99 USD.
Included in this bundle will be the free-to-play game, Frostbite Outfit, Cold Front Glider, Chill-Axe Pickaxe, Freezing Point Back Bling, and 1,000 V-Bucks.
Pokemon From Diamond and Pearl Headed to Pokemon GO Soon
Pokémon from the Sinnoh region, where Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum took place, will be headed to Pokémon GO in the near future.
The official Pokémon website announced that these Generation 4 Pokémon, including Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup, will added to the game along with certain improvements that are "designed to promote an improved overall experience."
Some of the changes that will arrive with the Gen 4 Pokémon are as follows;