Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard for almost US$70B

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Microsoft's newest acquisition is bound to shake things up in the gaming industry. The company will purchase Activision Blizzard for US$68.7 billion in an all-cash transaction. This acquisition makes Microsoft the world's third-largest gaming company by revenue (behind Tencent and Sony).

The company will own every studio and game under Activision Blizzard, including popular franchises like World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, Diablo, Overwatch, Crash Bandicoot, and more.

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Here's your first look at Marvel's 'Moon Knight'

Marvel's newest anti-hero is coming to Disney+ real soon. And the first trailer for Moon Knight is here. Based on the character of the same name, the new series follows Marc Spector (played by Oscar Isaac), an ex-Marine and CIA agent suffering from a dissociative identity disorder. He finds himself sharing a body with a mild-mannered gift-shop employee Steven Grant and the vicious vigilante Moon Knight, who serves as an avatar for the Egyptian moon god Khonshu. 

The trailer focuses more on Steven talking about his insomnia and how he can't tell the difference between his waking life and dreams, especially as he gets glimpses of disturbing visions. There's not much in terms of a plot, but that's expected. 

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'Kingdom Hearts' trilogy to arrive on Nintendo Switch on Feb. 10

If you've been waiting to play the Kingdom Hearts trilogy on the Nintendo Switch, your wait is almost over. Square Enix has announced that the three games, Kingdom Hearts - HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMix, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts III, are coming to the console via cloud download starting February 10. It'll be priced at US$90 when it launches, but you can get a discount if you pre-order now for US$72. You can also opt to pick individual titles instead of the bundle. If you buy the all-in-one collection or just the Kingdom Hearts III version, you'll get the Advent Red Keyblade to use in the Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind (DLC).

Since the game arrives as a cloud version, you will need a fast and stable internet connection to get a decent experience. As Engadget pointed out, it seems like a waste that the developer didn't remake the game to run directly on the Switch, given titles like Witcher 3 and the Assassin's Creed collection will run directly on the console. 

Garmin adds touchscreen, flashlight to Fenix 7 series

Garmin updates its premium multi-sport GPS watch to get a few new nifty features. The Fenix 7 adds a touchscreen, which should make it easier to navigate through. But as Engadget pointed out, the great outdoors tend to be tough on touchscreens. Garmin might have found a way for it to be usable, even on a smartwatch built for outdoor use.

The Fenix 7 is also getting a new multi-LED flashlight, which will come in handy when you're out camping or while on early morning or late night runs. It's not just a general-purpose light. The light can alternate between red and white as you run, matching your cadence, so it can signal or alert those around you of your presence.

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