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Microsoft Confirms Plans To Acquire TikTok

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TikTok has been the hottest social media app on the market for quite some time now, but it has also come under some heavy fire regarding security issues. While it is set to be banned in the U.S. due to these issues, Microsoft has now confirmed that it intends to purchase the app in the United States and several other territories.

Microsoft claims that they will “move quickly to pursue discussions with TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, in a matter of weeks.” The two companies will explore a preliminary proposal that would involve a purchase of TikTok in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. This means that Microsoft would have complete control of the app in these areas, and (in theory) offer vastly improved user privacy terms.

Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, even spoke directly with President Donald Trump to discuss this potential purchase. While the President has been firm on his intentions of banning the app in the United States, it stands to reason that the app no longer being controlled by China could change his opinion. The app is currently gathering a large amount of user data, so if Microsoft changes this then all should be well.

In terms of their intentions on fixing the security issues, Microsoft said “Among other measures, Microsoft would ensure that all private data of TikTok’s American users is transferred to and remains in the United States. To the extent that any such data is currently stored or backed-up outside the United States, Microsoft would ensure that this data is deleted from servers outside the country after it is transferred.”

As for when we can expect these discussions between Microsoft and ByteDance to take place, they will reportedly be finished no later than September 15th. Microsoft has gone on record saying that they will provide no further update until there is a definitive outcome. As always, we’ll keep you posted as more information comes to light.

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Early Launch of Diablo 4 PS5, PS4 Has License Issues

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Blizzard couldn’t expect it to be flawless, could they? The Ultimate Edition’s four days of early access to Diablo 4 on PS5 and PS4 has caused many license errors. Blizzard may not be able to fix Sony’s issue, which is preventing them from playing.

“We are seeing reports regarding PlayStation users experiencing Invalid License errors,” community manager PezRadar writes. We’re investigating and will update.” PC and Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One players have been able to play since the game launched less than an hour ago, suggesting a Sony flaw.

Only the Ultimate Edition of Diablo 4 has early access, with the full launch on June 6, 2023. After accessing Diablo 4, consult our guide. Do you have licensing issues like PS5, PS4 players?

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Ubisoft’s E3-Style Livestream Is Worth Watching

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A new sizzle reel promises gameplay for games we’ve been waiting for at Ubsoft’s annual Forward showcase on June 12 at 10 am PT / 6 pm BST. Expect live updates on Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and The Crew Motorfest during the French publisher’s spotlight.

Publisher showcases are now commonplace. Over the next week and a half, we’ll be eating well as E3 announces exciting video games.

Ubisoft’s Forward event—what are you hoping to see?

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The PS5 and PS4 narrative adventures The Expanse revives Telltale Games

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The Expanse: A Telltale Series will release its first five episodes on PS5 and PS4 on July 27. New gameplay footage was released in a trailer.

This isn’t the original Telltale team, which imploded two years ago in a twist many saw coming. Deck Nine and LCG Entertainment are developing and publishing The Expanse, a hermit-crabbing game.

If you missed that hot moment when we were swimming in episodic narrative content, your chance is coming. The Expanse: A Telltale Series: your thoughts? Try this doppelganger?

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