{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5cd15a46926634291e19fb8c/61e97963bedbbf0014108891?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Xbox Activision deal, Gamestream cloud gaming, and Garmin Fenix 7 reviewed - Pocket-lint podcast ep.138","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5cd15a46926634291e19fb8c/1562278580385-80120c9a8ff16ce1c0b6a39c8b3e6e55.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Xbox shocked the world this week with the announcement it is buying the largest third-party games publisher around, Activision Blizzard. Contributing editor Max Freeman-Mills joins host Rik Henderson to discuss the deal and its possible ramifications on the games industry.</p><p><br></p><p>Meanwhile, Rik also chats with the chief commercial officer of cloud gaming platform Gamestream, Lionel Adam, about how Xbox's buyout could help other services, the Metaverse, and the details on the French streaming company's new tech partnership with Ubisoft.</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, contributing editor Cam Bunton is here to review the Garmin Fenix 7 Solar sports watch after testing it recently.</p><p><br></p><p>00:44 - Max discusses the Xbox/Activision acquisition.</p><p>12:28 - Interview with Lionel Adam of Gamestream</p><p>24:40 - Cam gives us his verdict on the Garmin Fenix 7 Solar</p><p><br></p><p>Visit us at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.pocket-lint.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pocket-lint.com</a>, check out our latest videos at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/pocketlintcom\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">youtube.com/pocketlintcom</a>&nbsp;and sign up to our daily newsletter at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.pocket-lint.com/info/newsletter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pocket-lint.com/info/newsletter</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>*** Please also take the time to rate and review us on&nbsp;Apple Podcasts&nbsp;or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Rik Henderson</p><p>Production and editing by Rik Henderson</p><p>Guests: Cam Bunton, Max Freeman-Mills, and Lionel Adam</p><p><br></p><p>Music by Lee Rosevere -&nbsp;<a href=\"http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_-_01_Lets_Start_at_the_Beginning\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Let's Start at the Beginning</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_for_Podcasts_4_-_09_Southside\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Southside</a></p>","author_name":"Pocket-lint Ltd"}