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Activision Blizzard Fined A Measly €5,000 For Not Disclosing Loot Boxes In Diablo Immortal

Activision Blizzard Fined A Measly €5,000 For Not Disclosing Loot Boxes In Diablo Immortal

This is the consequence for not disclosing randomized in-game purchases, in accordance with rules introduced by PEGI in 2020.

By Matthew D'Onofrio - 1 week ago
Despite Recent Blizzard/NetEase Disputes, China Approves The Microsoft ABK Merger

Despite Recent Blizzard/NetEase Disputes, China Approves The Microsoft ABK Merger

That makes 38 countries that have given the OK.

By QuintLyn Bowers - 2 weeks ago
The European Commission Approves Microsoft’s Purchase Of Activision Blizzard

The European Commission Approves Microsoft’s Purchase Of Activision Blizzard

Microsoft agreed to allow EU consumers to stream all ABK games they have licenses for through the cloud gaming service of their choice.

By QuintLyn Bowers - 2 weeks ago
Microsoft Reportedly Hires Lawyer Known For His Success In Cases Against The UK’s CMA

Microsoft Reportedly Hires Lawyer Known For His Success In Cases Against The UK’s CMA

It’s really no surprise that they haven’t given up yet.

By QuintLyn Bowers - 3 weeks ago
Always Online Podcast: Throne And Liberty Release, Tarisland Global, Redfall Launch, And UK Slaps Down Microsoft Ep 471

Always Online Podcast: Throne And Liberty Release, Tarisland Global, Redfall Launch, And UK Slaps Down Microsoft Ep 471

Many new games on the horizon and now there's new companies, too!

By Michael Byrne - 1 month ago
The UK’s Competition And Markets Authority Blocks Microsoft’s Proposed Purchase Of Activision Blizzard

The UK’s Competition And Markets Authority Blocks Microsoft’s Proposed Purchase Of Activision Blizzard

The block focuses mostly on the cloud gaming market.

By QuintLyn Bowers - 1 month ago
South Africa Clears Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

South Africa Clears Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The country’s Competition Commission finds the merger “unlikely to result in a substantial prevention or lessening of competition."

By Matthew D'Onofrio - 1 month ago
National Labor Relations Board Pursues Complaints Filed Against Activision Blizzard By The CWA

National Labor Relations Board Pursues Complaints Filed Against Activision Blizzard By The CWA

The NLRB found merit in charges of illegal surveillance and threats to remove internal channels.

By QuintLyn Bowers - 2 months ago
Always Online Podcast: Blue Protocol, Dark & Darker Has Big Problems, Is E3 Gone For Good, And WTF Multiversus?!? Ep 468

Always Online Podcast: Blue Protocol, Dark & Darker Has Big Problems, Is E3 Gone For Good, And WTF Multiversus?!? Ep 468

Let's take a game losing players and close its open beta down for about 7 months... Yeah?

By Michael Byrne - 2 months ago
Why Activision Blizzard And NetEase Partnership Really Ended: "Threats" And More

Why Activision Blizzard And NetEase Partnership Really Ended: "Threats" And More

Others say it was a misunderstanding revolving around Chinese regulations.

By QuintLyn Bowers - 2 months ago
The UK’s CMA Shrinks The Scope Of Investigation Into Microsoft ABK Merger. Says "Won't Hurt Competition"

The UK’s CMA Shrinks The Scope Of Investigation Into Microsoft ABK Merger. Says "Won't Hurt Competition"

The regulator has decided that the merger won’t hurt competition in console gaming.

By QuintLyn Bowers - 2 months ago
More Cheat Makers Ordered To Compensate Developers, This Time It's Activision That Scores $3 Million

More Cheat Makers Ordered To Compensate Developers, This Time It's Activision That Scores $3 Million

Call of Duty cheat makers from EngineOwning were ordered to pay $3 million.

By QuintLyn Bowers - 3 months ago
The CWA Tells Asks The European Commission To Consider The Positive Impact Microsoft Purchasing ABK Will Have On Worker’s Rights

The CWA Tells Asks The European Commission To Consider The Positive Impact Microsoft Purchasing ABK Will Have On Worker’s Rights

The organization wants the EC to approve the merger.

By QuintLyn Bowers - 3 months ago
Top 5 Free to Play Weekly Stories - Roblox Losses Near $1 Billion & Blizzard Takes More "L"s Ep 544

Top 5 Free to Play Weekly Stories - Roblox Losses Near $1 Billion & Blizzard Takes More "L"s Ep 544

Monetary losses and public relation losses... companies lost quite a bit this week.

By Marlowe Ethos - 3 months ago
UPDATED: Activision Data Breach Exposes Employees And Leaks Future Call of Duty Content

UPDATED: Activision Data Breach Exposes Employees And Leaks Future Call of Duty Content

The original hacker was unable to sell the data.

By Troy Blackburn - 3 months ago
Activision Blizzard Reportedly At Risk Of Losing A Lot Of Staff As They Try To Force Them Back To The Office

Activision Blizzard Reportedly At Risk Of Losing A Lot Of Staff As They Try To Force Them Back To The Office

The company plans to begin the process in April.

By QuintLyn Bowers - 3 months ago
Top 5 Free to Play Weekly Stories - League of Legends Source Code On The Black Market! Ep 543

Top 5 Free to Play Weekly Stories - League of Legends Source Code On The Black Market! Ep 543

Reportedly, for the low, low price of $700K you too can owe League of Legends code.

By Marlowe Ethos - 3 months ago
Sources Say If Activision And Microsoft Merger Fails, CEO Bobby Kotick Will Stay And Run The Company

Sources Say If Activision And Microsoft Merger Fails, CEO Bobby Kotick Will Stay And Run The Company

Sources explain that the only real roadblock that stands in this merger's way is the UK's CMA.

By Aspen Pash - 3 months ago
The Last Major Update To Hearthstone’s Mercenaries Will Make A Lot Of Additions And Add New Endgame

The Last Major Update To Hearthstone’s Mercenaries Will Make A Lot Of Additions And Add New Endgame

Patch 25.4 will add new Mercenaries, introduces dual-types, and more.

By QuintLyn Bowers - 3 months ago
Activision Blizzard's 2022 Financial Results And Q4 Earnings Display 43% Year-Over-Year Net Bookings Growth

Activision Blizzard's 2022 Financial Results And Q4 Earnings Display 43% Year-Over-Year Net Bookings Growth

Overwatch 2 delivered the highest quarterly figures for player numbers and hours played in Overwatch history.

By Aspen Pash - 3 months ago
Microsoft Expects The UK To Oppose Its Activision Blizzard Acquisition

Microsoft Expects The UK To Oppose Its Activision Blizzard Acquisition

If Microsoft can convince the UK and EU to accept its concessions, things may go in Microsoft’s favor.

By Aspen Pash - 3 months ago
Activision Blizzard Paying $35 Million To SEC To Settle Disclosure Controls And Whistleblower Complaint

Activision Blizzard Paying $35 Million To SEC To Settle Disclosure Controls And Whistleblower Complaint

The fine is for “failing to maintain disclosure controls” and “violating whistleblower protection rule”.

By QuintLyn Bowers - 4 months ago
10 Best MMORPGs For Beginners In 2023

💣 Feature | 10 Best MMORPGs For Beginners In 2023

Here are our top picks for any beginner hoping to discover their first MMORPG journey.

By Anthony Jones - 4 months ago
Microsoft Claims Sony Created A False Narrative To Try And Dissuade EU Regulators Concerning The Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Microsoft Claims Sony Created A False Narrative To Try And Dissuade EU Regulators Concerning The Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

“It would defy business logic for us to exclude PlayStation.”

By Aspen Pash - 4 months ago
Latest World Of Warcraft Patch Has Mac Players Crashing Nonstop, Even When Using Stealth To Strike An Enemy

Latest World Of Warcraft Patch Has Mac Players Crashing Nonstop, Even When Using Stealth To Strike An Enemy

Blizzard says they are investigating the issue, but has no workarounds at this moment.

By Anthony Jones - 4 months ago
Always Online Podcast: Did Redfall and ESO MMO Presentations Deliver, Hearthstone & A Sub, And The Day Before's Mess Ep 461

Always Online Podcast: Did Redfall and ESO MMO Presentations Deliver, Hearthstone & A Sub, And The Day Before's Mess Ep 461

Can you really blame people for being skeptical of a game that's had as many missteps as "The Day Before" has had?

By Michael Byrne - 4 months ago
FTC Apparently Timed Lawsuit Against Microsoft-Activision In An Attempt To Manipulate A Potential EU Settlement

FTC Apparently Timed Lawsuit Against Microsoft-Activision In An Attempt To Manipulate A Potential EU Settlement

This does align with the fact that the FTC lawsuit came only hours after US and EU officials had a call.

By Aspen Pash - 4 months ago
Game Design Spotlight #25: A Look At Stance Dancing In MMORPGs And Its Eventual Demise Across Mainstream Games

💣 Feature | Game Design Spotlight #25: A Look At Stance Dancing In MMORPGs And Its Eventual Demise Across Mainstream Games

Streamlined gameplay experiences impact combat's most complex and high-risk aspects.

By Anthony Jones - 4 months ago
Judge Denies Microsoft's Request To Pause Gamer Lawsuit

Judge Denies Microsoft's Request To Pause Gamer Lawsuit

The preliminary hearing will take place on March 23.

By Aspen Pash - 4 months ago
Blizzard Wants To Know How Much Players Would Pay For A Hearthstone Subscription Via Survey

Blizzard Wants To Know How Much Players Would Pay For A Hearthstone Subscription Via Survey

The survey also mentions 3D gameplay where Heroes and minions would come to life on screen.

By Aspen Pash - 4 months ago
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