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Google removes the Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 from the Play Store, adds three new devices
The Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 had a pretty good run but now it’s time for them to go. Don’t worry because they won’t be gone for good as they were only removed from the Google Play Store. While you won’t be able to purchase them from there anymore, you can still get them from places like Amazon, eBay and Best Buy among others. The good news is that a number of other devices have stepped in to fill the void left by the Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 on the Play Store. Google has recently unveiled the new additions to the Nexus line-up and earlier today the tech giant already followed up by listing them on the Play Store.
However, you won’t be able to get your hands on them just yet because the devices are still some weeks away from launch. On the other hand, you can now check out the available storage options, colors and you can even pre-order them. The devices in question are of course the highly anticipated Motorola Nexus 6 “phablet” and the HTC Nexus 9 tablet. In addition, the search giant also unveiled the Nexus Player, the first Android TV device available to the public. The Player was also added to the Google Play Store for the price of only $99, although you’ll have to pay an extra $39 if you want the controller as well.
As for the Nexus 6, the huge smartphone is available in Cloud White and Midnight Blue colors and 32GB/64 GB storage options. The device costs $649 or $699, depending on the model. The Nexus 9 also features two storage options, namely 16GB and 32GB, but more colors and connectivity options. Colors are White, Black and Sand while connectivity options include Wi-Fi and LTE. Prices vary depending on the combination of storage and connectivity and range between $399 and $599. Both the Nexus 6 and the Nexus 9 run on the recently unveiled Android Lollipop operating system.
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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