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Microsoft Might Pull Activision From The UK Get Around Activision Blizzard Acquisition Block
What will the Brits do without Call of Duty?
By Matthew D'Onofrio - 2 days agoSouth Korea Approves Microsoft's Acquisition Of Activision Blizzard
The Korea Fair Trade Commission “unconditionally cleared” the deal, citing no concerns about potential competition restrictions.
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 - 3 weeks agoAfter Denying The Acqusition, UK Adds More Restrictions To Microsoft And Activision Interactions
The UK doesn't seem to want this deal to go through at all.
By Troy Blackburn - 3 weeks agoMicrosoft's Deal With Activision Is Looking Likely To Be Approved In EU Next Week
Antitrust regulators from the EU are expected to approve the acquisition on May 15.
By Matthew D'Onofrio - 3 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 - 4 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 agoTop 5 Free to Play Weekly Stories - Activision/Blizzard Microsoft Deal Gets DENIED In The UK! Ep 552
An unexpected decision throws a wrench in the Microsoft/Activision deal.
By Marlowe Ethos - 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 agoHalo Franchise Creative Director Frank O'Connor Leaves Microsoft After Two Decades (Confirmed)
He worked on the series since 2004 under Bungie and since 2008 with 343 Studios.
By Matthew D'Onofrio - 1 month agoJoseph Staten, Cinematic Director For The First Three Halo Games, Is Leaving Microsoft
He was the creative lead on Halo Infinite and served the company for nine years.
By Matthew D'Onofrio - 1 month agoTop 5 Free to Play Weekly Stories - AI Fights Cheating, CS:GO 2 Testing Begins! Ep 548
Source 2 is looking pretty snazzy... and players are flocking back to CS:GO.
By Marlowe Ethos - 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 agoMicrosoft Wins In Gamer-Led Antitrust Lawsuit To Stop Activision Blizzard Acquisition, For Now
The gamers can try again.
By QuintLyn Bowers - 2 months agoFTC Wants More Details On Microsoft's 10-Year Deals With Nintendo And Nvidia
There are concerns about the potential anti-competitive effects, though the company says otherwise.
By Matthew D'Onofrio - 2 months agoUPDATED: Microsoft Reiterates Promises Not To Make Call Of Duty Exclusive Following Activision Blizzard Merger, Sony Now Worried About Buggy Ports
The company proposed a 10-year deal with Sony, Nintendo, and cloud gaming providers.
By Matthew D'Onofrio - 2 months agoSony Must Reveal Trade Secrets To Microsoft In Ongoing Lawsuit
The motion for disclosure, which includes platform exclusivity deals, was granted in February 2023.
By Matthew D'Onofrio - 3 months agoEuropean Commission Extends Deadline On Decision For Microsoft's Purchase Of Activision Blizzard
Regulators seem to be in no hurry to make a decision.
By Troy Blackburn - 3 months agoXbox Boss Phil Spencer Educates Regulators As Microsoft Makes Final Arguments For Acquisition Of Activison In EU
Time is drawing near for a final judgement from EU and UK regulators.
By Troy Blackburn - 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 agoThe CMA Uncovered That Sony Takes A 'Discounted Margin' On COD Sales And Gives Activision Larger Revenue Cut
Call of Duty’s role in the Microsoft-Activision merger grows by the day.
By Aspen Pash - 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 agoAs The UK Says Activision Deal Could Harm Gamers, Blizzard Turns 32
Blizzard is a year older, but maybe a step further from being acquired by Microsoft.
By Troy Blackburn - 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 - 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 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 agoNew Footage Of Redfall Provides Deep Dive Into Gameplay And Confirms May 2nd Release Date
An in-depth look that gives up just enough to get players hyped.
By Anthony Jones - 4 months agoTop 5 Free to Play Weekly Stories - League of Legends Hacked, Code Held Ransom Ep 541
Hackers, ransoms, rollback, and more this week!
By Marlowe Ethos - 4 months ago