Microsoft inks Nvidia game deal to soothe regulators over Activision merger
1 year, 10 months ago

Microsoft inks Nvidia game deal to soothe regulators over Activision merger

The Hindu  

Microsoft Corp. has struck a 10-year deal to bring "Call of Duty" and other Activision games to Nvidia Corp's gaming platform if the Xbox maker is allowed to complete its much-contested $69 billion acquisition of Activision. Microsoft President Brad Smith told a news conference on Tuesday he was now more optimistic of getting the Activision acquisition done after the Nvidia deal and a similar arrangement with Nintendo Co Ltd. Phil Eisler, vice president and general manager of Nvidia's GeForce Now segment, said that titles such that "Call of Duty" will not be available on Nvidia's service unless Microsoft acquires Activision but that other Microsoft-owned titles such as "Minecraft" are covered immediately under the 10-year license agreement. Eisler said Nvidia is not paying Microsoft for access to the titles, which is the same arrangement the company has with other gaming companies such as "Fortnite" maker Epic Games. Nvidia said it now supports the Xbox maker's bid to purchase Activision, but the deal could still be a hard sell with regulators.

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Biggest deal in gaming history: Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for $69 billion
1 year, 2 months ago

Biggest deal in gaming history: Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for $69 billion

Hindustan Times  

Xbox maker Microsoft closed its $69 billion deal for Activision Blizzard on Friday, swelling its heft in the video-gaming market with best-selling titles including "Call of Duty" to better compete with industry leader Sony. "The new deal will stop Microsoft from locking up competition in cloud gaming as this market takes off, preserving competitive prices and services for UK cloud …

Microsoft’s bid for Activision gets UK approval, removes last hurdle to gaming deal
1 year, 2 months ago

Microsoft’s bid for Activision gets UK approval, removes last hurdle to gaming deal

The Hindu  

Microsoft’s purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard won final approval Friday from Britain’s competition watchdog, reversing its earlier decision to block the $69 billion deal and removing a last obstacle for one of the largest tech transactions in history. The Competition and Markets Authority's blessing was expected after it gave preliminary approval last month to a revamped Microsoft proposal …

Microsoft closes deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard after antitrust fights
1 year, 2 months ago

Microsoft closes deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard after antitrust fights

Associated Press  

Microsoft completed its purchase of video game-maker Activision Blizzard for $69 billion on Friday, closing one of the most expensive tech acquisitions in history that could have repercussions across the video game industry. He shared a video celebrating the merger, featuring scenes from games to the tune of “Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin’” from the Broadway musical “Oklahoma!” The blessing …

Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard in $69-billion gaming deal
1 year, 2 months ago

Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard in $69-billion gaming deal

LA Times  

Microsoft announced plans to buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion in 2022 and closed the deal Friday. Microsoft acquired gaming giant Activision Blizzard on Friday, closing the biggest deal in video game history after more than a year of close scrutiny from antitrust officials around the world. Microsoft President Brad Smith said in a statement the combination “will benefit players …

Microsoft’s revamped $69 billion deal for Activision is on the cusp of going through
1 year, 3 months ago

Microsoft’s revamped $69 billion deal for Activision is on the cusp of going through

Associated Press  

LONDON — British competition regulators gave preliminary approval Friday to Microsoft’s restructured $69 billion deal to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard, easing a final global hurdle that paves the way for one of the largest tech transactions in history to go through. The Competition and Markets Authority said the revamped proposal “substantially addresses previous concerns” about stifling competition in …

Microsoft revamps deal for video game maker Activision Blizzard to meet UK demands
1 year, 4 months ago

Microsoft revamps deal for video game maker Activision Blizzard to meet UK demands

The Hindu  

Microsoft revamped its bid to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard on Tuesday to appease British competition regulators, who are the last major hurdle to closing one of the biggest deals in tech history. Xbox maker Microsoft has been on a quest to acquire Activision, maker of the popular Call of Duty game franchise since announcing the $69 billion deal …

Microsoft budges on video game streaming rights in push for UK to approve Activision Blizzard deal
1 year, 4 months ago

Microsoft budges on video game streaming rights in push for UK to approve Activision Blizzard deal

Associated Press  

LONDON — British competition regulators opened a new investigation Tuesday into Microsoft’s revamped bid to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard, representing the last major hurdle to closing one of the biggest deals in tech history. Under the restructured deal, Microsoft will sell cloud streaming rights outside of the European Economic Area for all current and new Activision games released …

Microsoft’s bid to buy Activision Blizzard clears a key hurdle. But the $69B deal is still at risk
1 year, 7 months ago

Microsoft’s bid to buy Activision Blizzard clears a key hurdle. But the $69B deal is still at risk

Associated Press  

LONDON — The European Union on Monday approved Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard, deciding the deal won’t stifle competition for popular console titles like Call of Duty and accepting the U.S. tech company’s remedies to boost competition in cloud gaming. The acquisition, sweetened by Microsoft’s promises to automatically license Activision games to cloud gaming platforms, …

EU backs Microsoft buying Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard. But the $69B deal is still at risk
1 year, 7 months ago

EU backs Microsoft buying Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard. But the $69B deal is still at risk

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The European Union on Monday …

U.K. blocks Microsoft $69-bn Activision deal over cloud gaming concerns
1 year, 7 months ago

U.K. blocks Microsoft $69-bn Activision deal over cloud gaming concerns

The Hindu  

Britain will block Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of ‘Call of Duty’ maker Activision Blizzard over its concerns it would hinder competition in cloud gaming, dealing an unexpected blow to the biggest-ever deal in gaming. The country’s antitrust regulator said on Wednesday that Microsoft’s commitment to offer access to Activision’s multi-billion dollar ‘Call of Duty’ franchise to leading cloud gaming platforms …

U.K. blocks Microsoft’s Activision deal over competition fears
1 year, 7 months ago

U.K. blocks Microsoft’s Activision deal over competition fears

The Hindu  

British regulators have blocked Microsoft's $69 billion deal to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard over worries that it would stifle competition in the cloud gaming market. The Competition and Markets Authority said in its final report on April 26 that “the only effective remedy” to the significant loss of competition that the deal would result in “is to prohibit …

Microsoft's EU remedies target only cloud streaming rivals
1 year, 9 months ago

Microsoft's EU remedies target only cloud streaming rivals

The Hindu  

Microsoft Corp.'s remedies to address European Union antitrust concerns over its $69 billion acquisition of Activision focus only on cloud gaming services, with no mention of rival Sony, people familiar with the matter said on Monday. The U.S. software giant has been trying to allay the Commission's concerns that the deal may reduce competition for console and personal computers, PC …

Microsoft tells UK it will license 'Call of Duty' to Sony for 10 years
1 year, 9 months ago

Microsoft tells UK it will license 'Call of Duty' to Sony for 10 years

The Hindu  

Microsoft said it would license Activision Blizzard's "Call of Duty" to Sony for 10 years to address concerns raised by Britain over its $69 billion takeover of the games maker, according to a document published by the regulator. Britain's Competition and Markets Authority in February said the deal could weaken the rivalry between Microsoft's Xbox and Sony's PlayStation, and stifle …

Microsoft makes case for Activision merger amid EU scrutiny
1 year, 10 months ago

Microsoft makes case for Activision merger amid EU scrutiny

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Microsoft’s Xbox video game division on Tuesday announced new partnerships with Nintendo and chipmaker Nvidia as it tries to persuade European regulators to approve its planned $68.7 billion takeover of game publishing giant Activision Blizzard. The European Commission, the 27-nation bloc’s executive arm, has been investigating whether the merger would distort fair competition to popular Activision Blizzard game …

Microsoft inks deal with Nvidia to assuage regulators over Activision merger
1 year, 10 months ago

Microsoft inks deal with Nvidia to assuage regulators over Activision merger

Live Mint  

Microsoft Corp has struck a 10-year deal to bring "Call of Duty" and other Activision games to Nvidia Corp's gaming platform, if the Xbox maker is allowed to complete its much-contested $69 billion acquisition of Activision. Regulators and competitors like Sony have come out hard against the proposed Microsoft-Activision tie-up, and a Nvidia deal could allay concerns by ensuring more …

Microsoft's president to push Activision deal at EU hearing; Google, Nvidia also present
1 year, 10 months ago

Microsoft's president to push Activision deal at EU hearing; Google, Nvidia also present

The Hindu  

Microsoft President Brad Smith on Tuesday will seek to convince EU antitrust regulators at a closed hearing that the U.S. software giant's $69 billion bid for "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard will boost competition. Smith will lead a delegation of 18 senior executives, including Microsoft Gaming Chief Executive Officer Phil Spencer, while Activision will be represented by its CEO …

Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard in biggest takeover ever and major shakeup for gaming
2 years, 11 months ago

Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard in biggest takeover ever and major shakeup for gaming

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard in the biggest ever takeover and a major …

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