Saudi-led EA buyout receives EU approval, Xbox trials ad-supported game streaming, and Poinpy is eternal - Patch Notes #62
Game Developer · 5 min read · business
Saudi Arabia-led consortium received EU approval for its Electronic Arts acquisition. Xbox is testing ad-supported game streaming with Xbox Insiders, requiring viewers to watch two-minute ad blocks before play and after each hour of gameplay on select titles including Forza Horizon 6.
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