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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 agoDespite Recent Blizzard/NetEase Disputes, China Approves The Microsoft ABK Merger
That makes 38 countries that have given the OK.
By QuintLyn Bowers - 2 weeks agoThe 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 agoMicrosoft 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 agoAlways 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 agoThe 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 agoSouth 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 agoNational 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 agoAlways 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 agoWhy 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 agoThe 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 agoMore 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 agoThe 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 agoTop 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 agoUPDATED: 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 agoActivision 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 agoTop 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 agoSources 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 agoThe 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 agoActivision 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 agoMicrosoft 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 agoActivision 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💣 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 agoMicrosoft 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 agoLatest 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 agoAlways 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 agoFTC 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💣 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 agoJudge Denies Microsoft's Request To Pause Gamer Lawsuit
The preliminary hearing will take place on March 23.
By Aspen Pash - 4 months agoBlizzard 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