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    #442: Reddit Black-out

    June 15th, 2023 · 58 minutes

    The Reddit black-out has begun, and there is a lot of news coming out of Reddit’s conflict with Christian Selig and other third-party app developers, in the wake of Reddit’s API changes Plus, it was Summer Game Fest this weekend!

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    📣 Apollo will close down on June 30th. Reddit’s recent decisions and actions have unfortunately made it impossible for Apollo to continue. Thank you so, so much for all the support over the years. ❤️ : r/apolloapp
    Apollo’s developer on Reddit’s new API changes, and why users revolted - The Verge
    Reddit CEO tells employees that subreddit blackout ‘will pass’ - The Verge
    Reddit Revolt, Apollo and Reddit’s Changes, Complement Complaints – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
    Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition update: Will it go through? - Polygon
    FTC files to block Microsoft from buying Activision Blizzard - The Verge
    US judge temporarily blocks Microsoft acquisition of Activision | Reuters
    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth trailer, release window at Summer Game Fest - Polygon
    All Summer Game Fest 2023 announcements and best trailers - Polygon
    Ubisoft Forward 2023: All the announcements and trailers - Polygon
    All Xbox Showcase announcements and best trailers - Polygon