News Patch v4.21

Discord Stiff-arms Microsoft.. For now [Link]

Discord has ended acquisition talks with Microsoft!

They are seeking an IPO to stay independent.

As you all know, MS was wanting to by Discord for $10B

Apparently MS acquired Nuance Communications Inc for $16B last week

Not sure if this has anything to do with ending talks with Discord

Amazon Cancels LOTR MMO [Link]

Amazon’s LOTR MMO announced in 2019 has now been cancelled.

The game had been in development at Amazon Game Studios in a partnership with Chinese company Leyou Technologies Holdings

Purchased by none other than Tencent in December

The negotiations following this acquisition led to a dispute between Amazon and Tencent that lead to the game’s cancellation

The Amazon team working on the game will be moved to other projects

Sad news for Amazon Game Studios who hasn’t been able to get off the ground since 2014. Even New World has been delayed repeatedly.

Resident Evil Re:Verse [Link]

Another new RE title being worked on, Re:Verse, is a multiplayer team deathmatch with teams of 4-6 facing each other in 5 minute "survival horror revenge matches."

Apparently, when killed, you’re not out! Your body turns into a “biological superweapon” to wreak havoc on the enemy team.

There is a free open beta taking place TODAY (4/21). It has been going from 2am and is running until 2am tomorrow (4/22). You just have to have a Capcom ID, which is free to sign up for, and meet the minimum specs.

Of course, there is no release date, but is coming out later this year. The game looks pretty cool so far. I might check it out after this News Patch!

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