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Microsoft Might Pull Activision From The UK Get Around Activision Blizzard Acquisition Block

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 ago
South Korea Approves Microsoft's Acquisition Of Activision Blizzard

South 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 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 - 3 weeks ago
After Denying The Acqusition, UK Adds More Restrictions To Microsoft And Activision Interactions

After 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 ago
Microsoft's Deal With Activision Is Looking Likely To Be Approved In EU Next Week

Microsoft'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 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 - 4 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
Top 5 Free to Play Weekly Stories - Activision/Blizzard Microsoft Deal Gets DENIED In The UK! Ep 552

Top 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 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
Halo Franchise Creative Director Frank O'Connor Leaves Microsoft After Two Decades (Confirmed)

Halo 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 ago
Joseph Staten, Cinematic Director For The First Three Halo Games, Is Leaving Microsoft

Joseph 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 ago
Top 5 Free to Play Weekly Stories - AI Fights Cheating, CS:GO 2 Testing Begins! Ep 548

Top 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 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
FTC Wants More Details On Microsoft's 10-Year Deals With Nintendo And Nvidia

FTC 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 ago
UPDATED: Microsoft Reiterates Promises Not To Make Call Of Duty Exclusive Following Activision Blizzard Merger, Sony Now Worried About Buggy Ports

UPDATED: 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 ago
Sony Must Reveal Trade Secrets To Microsoft In Ongoing Lawsuit

Sony 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 ago
European Commission Extends Deadline On Decision For Microsoft's Purchase Of Activision Blizzard

European 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 ago
Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Educates Regulators As Microsoft Makes Final Arguments For Acquisition Of Activison In EU

Xbox 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 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
The CMA Uncovered That Sony Takes A 'Discounted Margin' On COD Sales And Gives Activision Larger Revenue Cut

The 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 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
As The UK Says Activision Deal Could Harm Gamers, Blizzard Turns 32

As 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 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 - 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
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
New Footage Of Redfall Provides Deep Dive Into Gameplay And Confirms May 2nd Release Date

New 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 ago
Top 5 Free to Play Weekly Stories - League of Legends Hacked, Code Held Ransom Ep 541

Top 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
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