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HTC One M9, Samsung Galaxy S6 registrations now open in the UK

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Both the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the HTC One M9 are more than a month away from making their very first official appearance at this point. If those names don’t sound familiar to you, just know that these are two of the most highly anticipated smartphones of 2015. They’re so highly anticipated in fact, that a lot of people are already pushing and shoving to secure a unit despite the fact it will still take some time before they will be able to get their hands on it. Fortunately, there’s some pretty good news for these eager people, although it may not be relevant to everyone just yet. UK retailer Carphone Warehouse recently announced that registrations for both the HTC One M9 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 are now open.

Just so there is no confusion, the fact that registrations are open does not mean that the handsets are now available for pre-order. Instead, it means that Carphone Warehouse will keep you up to date with various updates related to the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the HTC One M9 as soon as they surface. Basically, it’s more similar to a newsletter than anything else. As for the pre-orders, we don’t know when they will go live, but the retailer will make sure to let you know once they do if you opt in for the newsletter here for the HTC One M9 and here for the Samsung Galaxy S6.

Expect the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the HTC One M9 to make their first on-stage appearance on March 1st during the Mobile World Congress 2015.

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If Not Already Clear, Elder Scrolls 6 Will Skip PlayStation

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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.

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Xbox Nearly Flashed Warner Bros Cash, Sees Nintendo as Holy Grail

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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.

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Stig Asmussen Leaving Respawn for Galaxies Unknown

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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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