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Activision Blizzard promise new dawn for eSports after huge MLG purchase

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ACTIVISION BLIZZARD have finally confirmed the purchase of competitive eSports company Major League Gaming for a whopping $46 million.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Activision Blizzard have confirmed the acquisition of MLG</td></tr>
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The gaming giants, who own various popular franchises including the Call of Duty series and Guitar Hero, had already formed an eSports division in 2015 as reports of a potential MLG acquisition gained speed.</div>
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Speaking to GameSpot, MLG co-founder Mike Sepso explained that plans for an eSports TV channel in the style of ESPN can now be made possible by the deal.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Call of Duty is one of the most popular eSports around</td></tr>
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He said: "The basic idea here is the MLG team has unparalleled experience and expertise in producing premium esports content, all the way from creating leagues and structures and operating events and producing the best content out there.</div>
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"What we think is missing is a really premium channel, similar to ESPN, that services the esports community with the best content available."</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MLG is looking to become the ESPN of the competitive gaming world</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The move could see eSports reach new heights</td></tr>
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Meanwhile, MLG founder Sundance DiGiovanni reckons that Activision Blizzard can help esports reach a new global standing, explaining: "Our mission for over 12 years has been to promote and expand the growth of competitive gaming worldwide.</div>
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"And today the industry is at a key inflection point as its popularity soars and rivals that of many traditional professional sports. This acquisition and Activision Blizzard's commitment to competitive gaming will expand the opportunities for gamers to be recognised and celebrated for their competitive excellence." </div>
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Black Ops 3: PlayStation and Xbox snub confirmed by Activision

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UPCOMING Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 DLC 'Awakening' will not be released on either the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, according to reports.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The latest Black Ops 3 DLC will not be arriving on either the PS3 or Xbox 360</td></tr>
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Activision have apparently confirmed that the new map pack will launch solely on the PS4 on February 2, with the Xbox One and PC version coming a month later.</div>
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The company had previously warned that the 360 and PS3 may not receive the same amount of DLC as their next-gen counterparts.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Awakening' is due for release on PS4 at the start of February</td></tr>
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And it now appears that Awakening will be joining the likes of Nuketown 2065 and Campaign Mode by not appearing on the last-gen duo.</div>
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The upcoming DLC pack features a new chapter for Zombies, with four maps - Splash, Gauntlet, Rise and Skyjacked - also coming out for Multiplayer.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The upcoming DLC includes four new multiplayer maps and a new chapter for Zombies</td></tr>
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The news comes on the back of developer Treyarch reportedly removing Ultra and High options from some gamers' texture settings.</div>
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It is claimed that PC users with a 2GB or below VRAM have automatically had the settings taken away, although Treyarch are yet to make an official announcement.</div>
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