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Sony Xperia Z3 available at T-Mobile
The Sony Demand Great event of last week announced the Verizon exclusive Sony Xperia Z3, but failed to announce the official launch of the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact or a T-Mobile version of the Sony Xperia Z3. While the Demand Great event detailed the new features of the Verizon Xperia Z3, such as Remote Play, Hi-Res audio, 20.7 MP rear shooter and embedded wireless charging, it also reiterated the fact that the Xperia Z3 is a waterproof device and will be available for $200 at Verizon with a two year contract. Many were disappointed that Sony didn’t launch the Xperia Z3 Compact and that T-Mobile wasn’t included in the presentation, but it seems those concerns have been dismissed by the newest Sony announcement.
The Sony Xperia Z3 will be available at T-Mobile starting October 29, with pre-orders made available at midnight on October 15. According to T-Mobile, customers who decide to pre-order the Xperia Z3 will be receiving their devices prior to the national launch on October 29. The Xperia Z3 will be offered for $0 down with 24 monthly payments of $26.25 and customers will certainly be delighted that T-Mobile is offering a handset that can handle two days of mixed use on a single charge. The Xperia Z3 is currently the handset with the best battery life on the market, according to various tests and reviews.
As for the Xperia Z3 Compact, you can already buy the handset unlocked from the Sony US online store for $530. You won’t be able to find it at carriers, so you will have to buy the unlocked version for now if you are eager to get your hands on this popular waterproof device. You will be able to choose from orange, green, black and white colors for the Xperia Z3 Compact, but you won’t be able to use it on Verizon and Sprint because it is a GSM/LTE device. The smaller brother of the Xperia Z3 seems to be more popular among US smartphone enthusiasts who have been eager to see the compact handset arriving on US shores.
Despite Microsoft’s acquisition of Bethesda, The Elder Scrolls 6 was not confirmed as an Xbox exclusive a few months ago. This happened because Xbox executive Phil Spencer indicated that target platforms hadn’t been selected yet, but it always felt like he was talking about the game being years away rather than the RPG being on PlayStation.
If you’re still holding out, Microsoft plans to release The Elder Scrolls 6 just on Xbox and PC. Documents from the company’s FTC lawsuit were recently released. In the document, Bethesda’s announced titles (both as a publisher and developer) are listed, and The Elder Scrolls 6 is listed for Xbox, PC, and nothing else.
We expected this, but The Elder Scrolls 6 was announced before Microsoft acquired its developer. The Elder Scrolls is a beloved franchise that’s been on various platforms for generations, so this isn’t Starfield.
However, the game isn’t due until 2026 at the earliest, according to the paper, and who knows what the gaming landscape will be like then.
Xbox CEO Phil Spencer’s mid-2020 dystopian email suggests the business was interested in buying Warner Bros Interactive and Bethesda. Even more alarming, the CEO calls buying Nintendo a “career moment” and “good for both companies” — and there are even rumors that Microsoft was interested in Valve.
While Spencer warns that acquiring Nintendo would be “hostile action” but “playing the long game”, the unprecedented corporate convergence is shockingly casual. He added: “Nintendo is taking a long time to realize their future is off their hardware. A long time… He even ended the chat with a smiling emoji to make it look more evil.
Spencer claims that Warner Bros Interactive was “gettable” when Microsoft was rumored to acquire it. He adds that “we wouldn’t own any of the IP which hurts long-term flexibility”. Because most Warner Bros Interactive developers work on franchises like Batman, Harry Potter, and others, the studios are worth little without the brands.
The email is over three years old, but it reveals Microsoft’s blasé approach to acquisitions and its goals. While its eventual acquisition of Activision Blizzard may have changed its plans, this leaked exchange suggests that Microsoft will not stop until it has absorbed as much of the industry as possible, even targeting Nintendo.
Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor director Stig Asmussen is leaving Respawn Entertainment for unknown reasons. Asmussen had planned a trilogy for Cal Kestis, but it appears another author will need to write it.
Bloomberg reports that an EA spokesperson said: “Stig Asmussen has left Respawn to pursue other adventures, and we wish him the best. Veteran Respawn leaders will lead Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.”
This move is surprising, but Asmussen leaves on a high note. Jedi: Survivor is a great game despite its performance issues, which is rare for a Star Wars game. We’ll see where Asmussen goes, but we’re excited.
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