Microsoft has published monthly active data for its PC and console stores in accordance with the EU Digital Services Act. It reveals that 33 million people use its PC app store in EU nations, while 4 million use its Xbox console store. This data only includes 27 European Union member states, and only if Microsoft’s app and game stores are supported in those markets.
Microsoft is hoping two gaming giants will help get its Activision Blizzard deal across the line with regulators in Europe.
Microsoft is reportedly meeting with EU antitrust officials next week in a bid to save its Activision Blizzard deal. Reuters reports that Microsoft’s “last-ditch” meeting will take place on February 21st. It comes as EU reportedly issued a formal warning over the deal, and just days after a UK regulator warned of harm to gamers over Microsoft’s Activision acquisition.
Watch Adi, Tom, and Sean try out Sony’s second-generation virtual reality headset if you’re trying to decide whether the $549 peripheral is worth it.
The launch software lineup is a little light and your PC won’t properly recognize it, but the PSVR 2 at least has an easy setup and one short but impressive title in the form of Horizon Call of the Mountain.
