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Iron Banner is back with an updated game mode, daily challenge system, and more. http://dlvr.it/SpvWWX

Last week Microsoft filed its appeal against the UK Competition and Markets Authority's decision to block its acquisition, and now the details of its appeal have been revealed. Microsoft has said that the CMA made "fundamental errors" when assessing its position in the cloud gaming sector, a vital part of the UK's decision to block the acquisition. Microsoft has said that the CMA failed to properly consider the constraints of "native gaming," that is playing a game that is installed on your device, on cloud gaming services. Microsoft argues that cloud gaming shouldn't be seen as a seperate market, due to the potential for gamers to decide to switch to native gaming instead. Along with correcting the CMA's "erroneous, narrow, market definition" of cloud gaming, Microsoft points to "three long-term commercial agreements" that would bring Microsoft-owned games to other cloud services for the next ten years, including Activision ti...

Barbarians don't have to be simple, angry warriors - there can be any number of reasons for a barb's Rage in D&D. http://dlvr.it/Spnmgd

Avatar: The Way of Water may not have earned universal acclaim like its predecessor, but it still managed to pull in favorable reviews when it launched last December. It would eventually go on to earn more than $2 billion during its theatrical run, making it one of the highest-grossing movies of all time. Now, preorders have finally opened for the Way of Water Blu-ray, which is heading to home theaters on June 20. Several different formats will be available--including one that lets you enjoy 3D effects from the comfort of your couch. Here’s a look Avatar: The Way of Water preorders, along with exclusive bonus content that’s being offered by select retailers. Avatar: Way of Water exclusive retailer bonuses $30+ Best Buy, Target, and Walmart are all offering unique bonuses with your Avatar: Way of Water preorder. Thankfully, the film and everything else on the disc are the same regardless of where you place your preorder. Instead, it’s largely the case that looks dif...

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor includes an array of bounty hunters who want Cal's head. Here are the best fights. http://dlvr.it/Spj8F6

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It wouldn't be a PlayStation Showcase without some Final Fantasy, right? With just weeks to go before Final Fantasy 16 launches, Square Enix has used the big Sony show to set up the drama behind its next major sequel. This new story either has more interesting story details to pick apart, or, for some players, maybe it says too much. If you're comfy seeing more of the story, check it out below. You could always play it on mute, too, if you'd rather check out the new gameplay snippets without any story context. Otherwise, just get ready for the game's worldwide PS5 launch on June 22. http://dlvr.it/Spb5N8