March 18, 2023

D IV Early Access Beta – Episode 402

41 minutes

In this one, I bring you up to date on the Microsoft – Sony battle for favor from various regulators. Microsoft signed more Call of Duty deals with more companies. A bunch of gaming companies argued Microsoft’s bid to buy Activision Blizzard should go ahead.

Toward the end of this episode, I started talking about my experience in the Diablo IV Early Access Beta.

Things mentioned in this episode:

Phil Spencer (Head of Xbox) tweeted: about Microsoft and Ubitus (@ubituskk)

Ubitus K.K. tweeted: “We’re honored to establish a 10 year partnership with Microsoft for players to stream Xbox PC Games and Activision Blizzard titles pending the acquisition…”

Brad Smith (Vice Chair and President of Microsoft) tweeted: “Just another day of ensuring access to more games for more people everywhere, including Call of Duty once the Activision acquisition is complete.”

Polygon posted an article titled: “The Microsoft Activision circus needs to be over and done with”

The Verge posted a short article about Microsoft signing a 10-year deal with Boosteroid

IGN posted an article titled: “Microsoft is Signing Deals to Bring Activision Games To Even More Services”

The Verge posted an article titled: “Microsoft isn’t happy with a UK regulator’s math on its Activision Blizzard deal”

Windows Central posted an article titled: “The UK published 7 responses to the Microsoft-Activision Xbox deal – only one company opposes”

GamesIndustry.biz posted an article titled: “4J Studios and five others argue Microsoft’s bid to buy Activision Blizzard should to ahead in the UK”

VideoGamesChronicle posted an article titled: “FTC lawyers want more info on Microsoft’s 10 year deals with Nintendo and Nividia”

Gas Giant Games was founded by Jay Wilson (Game Director of Diablo III) and Julian Love (Senior Combat Designer on Diablo Immortal and Diablo 4)

Blizzard had a giveaway where people could win a Diablo IV Collectors Box

IGN posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 Director Says “No Plans’ for Xbox Game Pass as Beta Approaches”

Blizzard had a contest titled “Diablo IV Beta Contest – Pray to Lilith”

Blizzard “Your Guide To The Diablo IV Open Beta” is still live.

Towards the end of the show, I talked about my experience in the Diablo IV Early Access Beta.

Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:

Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!

Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!

Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos

BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)

BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist

BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)

Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!

Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)

Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch

Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube

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