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Game Over: Microsoft's Massive $69 Billion Metaverse Takeover Halted by UK Regulators

Microsoft's dream of acquiring Activision Blizzard to build the Metaverse has been blocked by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), causing concern for the virtual world's future. The CMA rejected the purchase due to fears that Microsoft could harm the cloud gaming market by monopolizing popular games like Call of Duty on its Games Pass platform, limiting competition and innovation.

Just when my reaction channel plans were falling in place.

However, Microsoft plans to propose cross-distribution agreements with rivals like Sony, Nintendo, and Nvidia to ensure game availability across all storefronts. Despite this, the acquisition would have provided Microsoft with the necessary resources to create immersive experiences in the Metaverse. 

This aligns with their strategy of investing in high-quality content, community building, and cloud opportunities. While Microsoft plans to appeal, the decision may impact the future of gaming and virtual reality experiences.

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The Future of Music: KORUS AI Companions by PIXELYNX Promise a Mind-Bending Music Experience

PIXELYNX partners with Beatport, mau5trap, and Pioneer DJ to launch KORUS, an AI music companion that redefines the boundaries between music, gaming, blockchain, and AI. KORUS allows players to play, create, and remix music from a global network of artists and labels, including mau5trap. 

Atleast my digital DJ dream is alive and well!

Each KORUS AI companion has its own unique style, personality, and brand, which can be evolved with exclusive digital collectibles called Artist DNA.

PIXELYNX believes AI will quadruple the music industry by lowering the barriers to creativity and giving everyone a platform to collect, create, and earn from music in a fun way. 

KORUS will be available across mobile and web platforms and fully licensed content can be inputted to generate new music and build new revenue streams.

PIXELYNX's collaboration empowers fans to generate cutting-edge content while building a powerful virtual world ecosystem for artists and their communities to engage and collaborate.

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Fabiano Speziari is an Italy-based artist, poised between the tangible and the digital. Since 2018 he has been interested in the nascent world of crypto art and begins to experiment with digital art.

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