In this episode, I read to you several news articles regarding Microsoft, the Activision-Blizzard acquisition, and Microsoft’s deals with gaming companies (if the acquisition goes through). Diablo III: Season 28 is live – and that means Level With A Cause is happening! I also pointed you towards videos from Blizzard developers about Diablo IV, and how to get into the beta/redeem a beta code for Diablo IV. Diablo Immortal added fishing. Amazon has revealed that the Legends of the Barbarians: Bul-Kathos graphic novel is on pre-order.

Things mentioned in this episode:

• The Verge posted an article titled: “Microsoft and Sony square off in EU showdown over Activision and Call of Duty”
  
  
• Kotaku posted an article titled: “Microsoft President Is Carrying That Giant Sony Call of Duty Deal in Pocket, Weirdly”
  
  
• Microsoft posted a press release titled: “Microsoft and NVIDIA announce expansive new gaming deal”
  
  
• CNBC posted an article titled: “Nvidia support Microsoft, Activision merger after Xbox deal to add games to cloud service”
  
  
• Polygon posted an article titled: “Microsoft signs deal with Nvidia to bring Xbox’s PC games to GeForce Now”
  
  
• IGN posted an article titled: “Microsoft Strikes Deal to Bring All Xbox Games to GeForce Now”
  
  
• GeekWire posted an article titled: “Microsoft inks binding contract with Nintendo for ‘Call of Duty’ as it defends Activision deal”
  
  
• ArsTechnica posted an article titled: “Microsoft and Nintendo sign 10-year dealer “full” Call of Duty [Updated]
  
  
• IGN posted an article titled: “CWA Urges European Commission to Approve Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Deal”
  
  
• PC Gamer posted an article titled: “The union organizing Activision told the EU that life would be much better under Microsoft”
  
  
• Game World Observer posted an article titled: “Tencent supports Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, at least one Chinese company expresses concern”
  
  
• @WolfcryerYT tweeted a graphic calling for people to join Level With A Cause in Diablo III Season 28
  
  
• @Diablo tweeted a short Diablo IV video about the in-game cinematic
  
  
• Blizzard posted “Season 28 Rites Of Sanctuary Now Live”
  
  
• Blizzard posted “Your Guide To The Diablo IV Open Beta” (includes info about beta code redemption)
  
  
• Maxroll posted “Season 28 begins on February 24th” guide
  
  
• PC Gamer posted an article titled: “Diablo 4’s first playlists are coming in just a few weeks”
  
  
• @DavidARodriquez (Associate Creative Director on Diablo IV) tweeted a Diablo IV video
  
  
• Amazon has “Diablo -Legends of the Barbarian: Bul-Kathos” hardcover on pre-order
  
  
• Blizzard posted “Grab A Rod – Fishing Debuts In Diablo Immortal”
  
  
• BattleNet Valentine’s Day Sale is available through February 27
  
  
• Blizzard Gear posted a page full of Diablo Merchandise – include the Inarius Statue
  

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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