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Why Sony could live to regret getting the Xbox Activision Blizzard deal blocked Some regulators seem convinced Sony is in peril. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Microsoft’s massive acquisition of gaming behemoth Activision Blizzard seems increasingly in doubt, which begs the question: what would be next if it fails? Earlier in the year,Microsoft outlined plans to acquire Activision Blizzard Inc....

Windows Central Podcast #288: Surface event recapped! Surface event, Ignite, Meta event, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, A Surface hardware event, Microsoft Ignite, and a partnership with Meta make for an absolutely packed week of news. Zac and Dan dissect all the announcements and what they are most (and least) excited about....

A Plague Tale: Innocence recap — Explaining the story so far to prepare for Requiem A Plague Tale: Requiem continues the story started in Innocence — Here’s what you need to know. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The A Plague Tale series from Asobo Studio and Focus Entertainment reimagines 14th-century France and the Black Death with an alternative history featuring more tragedy, supernatural elements, and danger....

Windows Central Verdict A Plague: Tale Requiem is a positively gorgeous, perfectly expanded sequel to A Plague Tale: Innocence and is a great conclusion to the story of Amicia and Hugo. Despite some minor complaints and a world that sometimes feels too lifeless, A Plague Tale: Requiem is an absolute must-play title in 2022. Visuals are stunning, brimming with lush environments and gorgeous vistas Gameplay is greatly improved with countless expansions and additions...

Windows Central Verdict The AMD Ryzen 7000 series of processors offer excellent value and performance per watt, but the Ryzen 9 7900X and Ryzen 9 7950X take all this to a whole different level. These are the best consumer processors out there. Exceptionally good performance Overclock headroom DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 support Great gaming CPUs Automated RAM timing optimization Some early adopter stability issues Requires new AM5 motherboard Pricey Why you can trust Windows CentralOur expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you....

Windows Central Verdict Corsair is tackling the budget gaming headset category with some of the most comfortable cushions I’ve felt at this price range. Its combination of plastic, metal, and artificial leather makes extended game sessions a breeze. The detachable Discord-certified microphone won’t help you record high-end podcasts, but it’s suitable for multiplayer communication and rounds off this fantastic offering with tremendous value. Comfortable faux-leather. Super-soft cushions. Decent microphone. Integrated cable....

Daniel Rubino chats VR, AR, HoloLens, and Meta on This Week in Tech Our executive editor joined a panel of experts to chat about the future of virtual reality. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What you need to know Our executive editor Daniel Rubino recently joined This Week in Tech withLeo Laporte(TWiT),Brianna Wu(Rebellion PAC), andSam Abuelsamid(Guidehouse Insights), to discuss the latest topics from the world of technology....