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Activision Blizzard fined over Diablo Immortal’s microtransactions

Activision Blizzard has been fined after failing to disclose Diablo Immortal's microtransactions during its rating process......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsMay 24th, 2023

Saturday citations: The "donut effect"; basically immortal batteries; Neanderthals and H. sapiens

This week, researchers studying data from NASA's Dawn mission reported the identification of 11 sites on Ceres that suggest an internal reservoir of organic materials. A multidisciplinary team published an analysis of the dazzle camouflage patterns d.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 7th, 2024

Blizzard’s pulling of Warcraft I & II tests GOG’s new Preservation Program

Blizzard's push of remasters has GOG committing to its DRM-free offerings. When an updated, remastered, or otherwise spiffed-up version of a game is released, nobody—not long-ti.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

GOG takes on Blizzard in a big win for game preservation

Blizzard has made another consumer-unfriendly move, but GOG has stepped in to keep Warcraft and Warcraft II available for owners in a less-expensive form......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Warcraft Remastered is a trip through history that never was, and always will be

Blizzard's new Warcraft Remastered collection reminds players why the past is so important......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

US government steps up oversight of Apple Pay and rivals

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says it will apply rigorous oversight to Big Tech payment systems such as Apple Pay.Apple Pay on an Apple WatchThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently fined Apple and Goldman Sachs a $90 mi.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Assassin’s Creed Infinity has a new name and no microtransactions

Addressing some rumors, Ubisoft confirmed that Assassin's Creed Infinity has an official name, along with some details about microtransactions......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

EU fines Meta €800 million for breaking law with Marketplace

EU: Tying the free Facebook Marketplace to the social network undermines rivals. Meta has been fined nearly 800 million euros ($844.6 million) by Brussels after regulators accused.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Everything announced at Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct

For the Warcraft series' milestone 30th anniversary, Blizzard had some updates to share to capitalize on your nostalgia......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Royal Caribbean Cruises fined $470,000 for disturbing actions caught during inspection — here"s what happened

Royal Caribbean Cruises fined $470,000 for disturbing actions caught during inspection — here"s what happened.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Russia fines Google an impossible amount in attempt to end YouTube bans

Kremlin rep on fine of 2 undecillion rubles: "I cannot even say this number." Russia has fined Google an amount that no entity on the planet could pay in hopes of getting YouTube.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Black Ops 6 might be the biggest Call of Duty release ever

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 had a record-breaking three-day launch, according to Activision and Microsoft......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Pokémon’s free mobile card game is nostalgic fun, but watch your wallet

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket captures all the simple pleasures of card collecting, but just be wary of its microtransactions......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Russian hackers deliver malicious RDP configuration files to thousands

Midnight Blizzard – a cyber espionage group that has been linked to the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) – is targeting government, academia, defense, and NGO workers with phishing emails containing a signed Remote Desktop Proto.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Path of Exile 2 is getting delayed due to its microtransactions

Grinding Gear Games announced that the long-awaited Path of Exile 2 is getting another delay, but it's a short one this time......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Apple, Goldman Sachs fined $89 million for misleading Apple Card customers

Apple, Goldman Sachs fined $89 million for misleading Apple Card customers.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Blizzard is finally bringing 6v6 matches back to Overwatch 2 — for now

After a lot of consideration, Blizzard is set to add 6v6 back into Overwatch 2, although only in some test modes to start......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct: how to watch and what to expect

Blizzard Entertainment has announced an online stream that'll look at the past and future of the Warcraft franchises — maybe with some surprises......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Apple and Goldman Sachs fined over $89 million for ‘Apple Card failures’

Apple and Goldman Sachs have officially been hit with over $89 million in fines due to “Apple Card failures.” The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced the ruling today after a multi-year probe into Apple Card. While it was initially.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Black Ops 6 isn’t the only Activision Blizzard game coming to Xbox Game Pass this month

As expected, Xbox Game Pass' offerings for the rest of October mostly consist of Call of Duty games, but Starcraft is coming too......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Activision weighs in on Call of Duty toxicity ahead of Black Ops 6

Activision knows Black Ops 6 will likely be another bed of toxicity, so it has some tools to help......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024