Episode 690: The FTC Loses

Jordan Lund returns for a guest appearance for the major FTC/Microsoft ruling by a judge. They also discuss Cyberpunk 2077.

The news topics include:

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  • CMA extends deadline on final decision over Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard
  • Xbox Games with Gold ending, replaced by Game Pass Core
  • Stronghold is getting a definitive remaster

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