A few news stories to dive into today ranging from scandalous industry news to exciting reveals. These include Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick allegedly trying to buy PC Gamer and Kotaku, Pokemon Legends: Arceus leaking all over the place, and the release date of Amazon's Lord of the Rings series. Let's dive right in.
Bobby Kotick Allegedly Wanted To Buy PC Gamer And Kotaku To Guarantee Better Press
First up, we have the quite concerning news that Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick allegedly wanted to 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:buy media outlets such as PC Gamer and Kotaku in order to guarantee better press and save his job as a result. The nitty-gritty of these deals hasn't been revealed, but thankfully haven't transpired. This news comes shortly after Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a deal that is reportedly going to see Bobby Kotick step down as CEO. We'll likely hear more details once the deal actually goes through.
Xbox's Activision Acquisition Wiped $20 Billion Off Sony's Value
Bobby Kotick isn't the only one feeling the negative consequences of Microsoft's newest acquisition, with 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Sony's market valuation having fallen by 13% in Tokyo. This equates to roughly $20 billion and is the biggest drop in Sony's value in a single day since 2008. Most of Activision Blizzard's games will now likely be skipping 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:PlayStation platforms, and Sony's value has plummeted as a result. It's still up in the air as to which properties Xbox will make exclusive, but it's best to assume they all will be.
Copies Of Pokemon Legends: Arceus Are Already Appearing On Ebay Ahead Of Launch
Time for Pokemon fans to boycott social media as copies of Pokemon Legends: Arceus a✨re out in the wild over a week before launch. Alongside new Ebay listings, 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Pokemon Legends: Arceus' entire Pokedex and story have also leaked, showing off never before seen Hisuian variants and key plot points in the game. If you're wanting to play the game unspoiled, you may want to avoid social media for the time being or mute certain words.
Horizon Forbidden West Story Trailer Reveals Old Allies And Enemies Return
It may feel like doom and gloom for PlayStation fans at the moment, but at least a ne💧w Horizon Forbidden West trailer dropped today. The trailer gives us a better idea of the motive behind Aloy's journey into the Forbidden West as well as the inclusion of allies from the first game. However, the majority of the trailer focuses on Regalla, a new tribe leader who is under the command of Sylens, Aloy's former ally who uses her to gain knowledge of the Old Ones.
Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power Hits Amazon Prime September 2
Finally, we have the news that Amazon's new Lord of the Rings series will be launching on Amazon Prime a lot earlier than most expected. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:launches on September 2 exclusively on Amazon Prime and gives us a first look at the Second Age. Since this se🦩ries is set thousands of years before the film trilogy, the focus will be on new characters, although it will still feature familiar names 𓆉such as Galadriel and possibly Elrond.
