Why Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal could mean better games
2 years, 11 months ago

Why Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal could mean better games

LA Times  

Few things are as perpetually uncool as a tech behemoth, but this week Microsoft gets to play the role of savior. The company on Tuesday agreed to buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, continuing Microsoft’s strong investment in providing content for its Xbox gaming ecosystem, primarily the Game Pass subscription service. No one doubts the financial appeal of the “Call of Duty” games — the brand owned the top two slots on 2021’s top-seller list, according to industry tracking firm the NPD Group. Maybe it’s the optimist in me, but Activision Blizzard brands needed a shake-up that current leadership, with its obsession on “Call of Duty” and the tight reins it’s placed on Blizzard, seemed incapable of providing. “Call of Duty” largely follows a formula; the latest in the “Overwatch” and “Diablo” franchises continue to suffer delays; and the most critically adored game Activision Blizzard has published in recent years came from outside the company in “Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.” Only someone with a functional crystal ball knows if any of that will change under Microsoft rule.

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Activision Blizzard to lay off hundreds in Irvine and Santa Monica starting next month
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Activision Blizzard to lay off hundreds in Irvine and Santa Monica starting next month

LA Times  

Activision Blizzard will lay off hundreds of people at its Irvine and Playa Vista locations. Video game giant Activision Blizzard will start laying off employees at its Irvine and Santa Monica locations next month as parent company Microsoft Corp. looks to cut costs in its gaming division. By the end of the year, 140 employees will be cut from the …

Activision Blizzard’s ‘World of Warcraft’ game developers vote to unionize
5 months ago

Activision Blizzard’s ‘World of Warcraft’ game developers vote to unionize

LA Times  

Video game workers at Blizzard Entertainment who work on the popular game “World of Warcraft” have voted to unionize. The more than 500 game developers at Blizzard Entertainment who work on the blockbuster video game “World of Warcraft” have elected to form a union, marking the latest entrant in a wave of unionizing efforts in the video game industry. “We …

‘Call of Duty’ champions file $680-million antitrust lawsuit against Activision Blizzard
10 months, 1 week ago

‘Call of Duty’ champions file $680-million antitrust lawsuit against Activision Blizzard

LA Times  

The popular video game “Call of Duty” is at the center of a lawsuit against Santa Monica gaming giant Activision Blizzard. Two prominent “Call of Duty” champions have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Activision Blizzard, accusing the Santa Monica gaming giant of wielding an “unlawful monopoly” over leagues and tournaments, at gamers’ expense. “Absent its unlawful monopoly, Activision could never …

Microsoft to cut 1,900 jobs in game divisions including Activision Blizzard
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Microsoft to cut 1,900 jobs in game divisions including Activision Blizzard

Hindustan Times  

Microsoft Corp. will lay off 1,900 people across its video-game divisions including at Activision Blizzard, which it purchased for $69 billion in an acquisition that closed late last year. In an email to staff reviewed by Bloomberg, Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer wrote that the cuts represented about 8% of Microsoft’s 22,000 gaming workers. Blizzard Entertainment is also making big …

Microsoft lays off 1,900 employees in its gaming division following Activision Blizzard buyout
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Microsoft lays off 1,900 employees in its gaming division following Activision Blizzard buyout

The Hindu  

Microsoft is laying off about 1,900 employees in its gaming division, according to an internal company memo, just over three months since the tech giant completed its $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard. “As we move forward in 2024, the leadership of Microsoft Gaming and Activision Blizzard is committed to aligning on a strategy and an execution …

Microsoft lays off 1,900 employees in its gaming division following Activision Blizzard buyout
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Microsoft lays off 1,900 employees in its gaming division following Activision Blizzard buyout

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Microsoft is laying off about 1,900 employees in its gaming division, according to an internal company memo, just over three months since the tech giant completed its $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard. “As we move forward in 2024, the leadership of Microsoft Gaming and Activision Blizzard is committed to aligning on a strategy …

Microsoft lays off 1,900 employees in its gaming division following Activision Blizzard buyout
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Microsoft lays off 1,900 employees in its gaming division following Activision Blizzard buyout

LA Times  

Microsoft is laying off about 1,900 employees in its gaming division, according to an internal company memo obtained by the Associated Press on Thursday. Microsoft is laying off about 1,900 employees in its gaming division, according to an internal company memo, just over three months since the tech giant completed its $69-billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard. “As …

Activision Blizzard to pay roughly $50 million in California discrimination case settlement
1 year ago

Activision Blizzard to pay roughly $50 million in California discrimination case settlement

LA Times  

The Activision Blizzard Booth during the 2013 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles. Activision Blizzard and California’s Civil Rights Department have reached a roughly $50-million settlement agreement to resolve a sexual harassment and discrimination case against the gaming giant, the Los Angeles Times confirmed Friday. A copy of the settlement — signed by both parties and reviewed by The Times …

Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard marks a pivotal moment for Xbox CEO Phil Spencer
1 year, 2 months ago

Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard marks a pivotal moment for Xbox CEO Phil Spencer

The Hindu  

After two years co-piloting the biggest acquisition in video game history past an onslaught of challenges, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer now moves on to his next quest: making Microsoft's takeover of Activision Blizzard worth the hassle. “All he’s been doing is preparing for today where he actually gets to integrate the business.” And it marks the end of an era …

Microsoft spent two years trying to buy Activision Blizzard. For Xbox CEO, that was the easy part
1 year, 2 months ago

Microsoft spent two years trying to buy Activision Blizzard. For Xbox CEO, that was the easy part

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After two years co-piloting …

Microsoft spent two years trying to buy Activision Blizzard. For Xbox CEO, that was the easy part
1 year, 2 months ago

Microsoft spent two years trying to buy Activision Blizzard. For Xbox CEO, that was the easy part

Associated Press  

After two years co-piloting the biggest acquisition in video game history past an onslaught of challenges, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer now moves on to his next quest: making Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard worth the hassle. When the companies announced a planned merger in January 2022, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella made clear it would be “critical for Activision Blizzard to …

What does the Microsoft deal to buy Activision mean for gamers?
1 year, 2 months ago

What does the Microsoft deal to buy Activision mean for gamers?

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 Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar deal to buy …

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 …

The $69 billion Microsoft-Activision deal finally complete after UK regulator’s nod
1 year, 2 months ago

The $69 billion Microsoft-Activision deal finally complete after UK regulator’s nod

Live Mint  

The British Competition and Markets Authority cleared Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard on Friday – the final regulatory hurdle before the biggest ever gaming deal. “We have now crossed the final regulatory hurdle to close this acquisition, which we believe will benefit players and the gaming industry worldwide,” Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith said in a …

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 …

What the Microsoft Activision deal means for labor unions
1 year, 2 months ago

What the Microsoft Activision deal means for labor unions

LA Times  

A labor neutrality agreement between the Communications Workers of America and Microsoft kicks in at Activision Blizzard 60 days after the acquisition closes. Microsoft’s $69-billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard could provide the growing labor movement among video game workers a boost because of a labor neutrality agreement the company entered last year. CWA President Claude Cummings Jr. called the acquisition, …

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 …

Britain hands Microsoft’s Activision deal an extra life
1 year, 5 months ago

Britain hands Microsoft’s Activision deal an extra life

Hindustan Times  

Merging companies have long seen Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority as something of an end-of-level boss. For two years running the CMA has blocked more deals than any other regulator, scotching ones like Meta’s acquisition of Giphy, a blameless meme-generator. This year it has been busy again, in April blocking Microsoft’s $69bn acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a video-game maker, which …

Microsoft-Activision deal back in hands of UK regulator after court pauses appeal
1 year, 5 months ago

Microsoft-Activision deal back in hands of UK regulator after court pauses appeal

The Hindu  

Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal is back in the hands of Britain's antitrust regulator after an appeals court granted an adjournment, and the grounds for why the UK should reconsider its block on the U.S. software giant's takeover were published. The Competition and Markets Authority set out on Friday Microsoft's arguments for the reconsideration, as the U.S. battles to win UK …

Microsoft and UK regulators win more time to resolve blocked $69 billion Activision deal
1 year, 5 months ago

Microsoft and UK regulators win more time to resolve blocked $69 billion Activision deal

Associated Press  

LONDON — Microsoft and British regulators won more time from a court Monday as the U.S. tech company uses a rare second chance to overcome opposition to its $69 billion bid for video game maker Activision Blizzard. The regulator later pushed back its final decision so it can consider Microsoft’s argument that new developments mean its blockbuster purchase of the …

'Call of Duty' to remain on Playstation
1 year, 5 months ago

'Call of Duty' to remain on Playstation

The Hindu  

Tech giants Microsoft and Sony reached a deal to keep releasing the popular "Call of Duty" video games on the Playstation game console, Microsoft announced Sunday. Microsoft, owner of the rival Xbox console, moved to acquire game studio Activision Blizzard - which produces "Call of Duty" - in January 2022. "We are pleased to announce that Microsoft and PlayStation have …

Microsoft agrees to keep Call of Duty on Sony Playstation after it buys Activision Blizzard
1 year, 5 months ago

Microsoft agrees to keep Call of Duty on Sony Playstation after it buys Activision Blizzard

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Microsoft has signed an agreement with Sony to keep the Call of Duty video game series on the PlayStation console after the tech giant acquires video game maker Activision Blizzard. Call of Duty has been at the center of a corporate tug-of-war between Microsoft’s Xbox and Sony’s PlayStation over Microsoft’s planned $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, …

U.S. FTC asks court to temporarily halt Microsoft's acquisition of Activision
1 year, 5 months ago

U.S. FTC asks court to temporarily halt Microsoft's acquisition of Activision

The Hindu  

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission asked a federal court on Thursday for a stay that would prevent Microsoft from closing its $69 billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard. Any outstanding regulatory hurdle makes it more likely the agreement between Microsoft and Activision will expire on July 18 without the deal having been completed. In its motion for …

FTC appeals judge’s ruling that would allow Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard takeover
1 year, 5 months ago

FTC appeals judge’s ruling that would allow Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard takeover

Associated Press  

The Federal Trade Commission says it is appealing a judge’s ruling that would have allowed Microsoft to close its deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard. Antitrust enforcers at the FTC have been trying to stop Microsoft’s $68.7 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard, maker of popular game franchises like Call of Duty, arguing it will harm competition in the …

Microsoft can move ahead with record $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, judge rules
1 year, 5 months ago

Microsoft can move ahead with record $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, judge rules

The Hindu  

A federal judge has handed Microsoft a major victory by declining to block its looming $69 billion takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard. The Federal Trade Commission, which enforces antitrust laws, “has not raised serious questions regarding whether the proposed merger is likely to substantially lessen competition” between video game consoles or in the growing markets for monthly game …

Microsoft can move ahead with record $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, judge rules
1 year, 5 months ago

Microsoft can move ahead with record $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, judge rules

Associated Press  

A federal judge has handed Microsoft a major victory by declining to block its looming $69 billion takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard. The proceeding showcased testimony by Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella and longtime Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, who both pledged to keep Activision’s blockbuster game Call of Duty available to people who play it on …

Microsoft acquiring Activision will be good for gaming and everyone, Satya Nadella tells US court
1 year, 5 months ago

Microsoft acquiring Activision will be good for gaming and everyone, Satya Nadella tells US court

Firstpost  

Microsoft’s Satya Nadella testified before a US court over FCC’s opposition of the Microsoft-Activision acquisition. Microsoft and Activision maintain that the acquisition will be a major win for gamers, and won’t hamper other console makers like Sony During his testimony on Wednesday in a San Francisco federal court, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella expressed his belief that the proposed acquisition of …

Today’s Cache | Google sets aside Project Iris; Twitter tries drawing back advertisers; Microsoft CEO defends Activision Blizzard takeover
1 year, 5 months ago

Today’s Cache | Google sets aside Project Iris; Twitter tries drawing back advertisers; Microsoft CEO defends Activision Blizzard takeover

The Hindu  

Google sets aside Project Iris Google has set aside work on its augmented reality glasses under Project Iris, said the Insider outlet. Twitter tries drawing back advertisers Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino is developing strategies such as bringing in more employees, working with celebrities, and introducing video ads to different offerings on the platform in order to bring back advertisers who …

US Judge asks Microsoft CEO if he plays Activision mobile game Candy Crush? Satya Nadella says…
1 year, 5 months ago

US Judge asks Microsoft CEO if he plays Activision mobile game Candy Crush? Satya Nadella says…

Hindustan Times  

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told a judge Wednesday that his company's proposed $69 billion takeover of video game-maker Activision Blizzard will be good for the gaming industry, remarks that came as he defended the deal against an attempt by federal regulators to block it. U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley interjected to ask if Nadella plays Activision's best-known mobile game, …

Microsoft CEO Nadella tells a judge his planned Activision takeover is good for gaming
1 year, 5 months ago

Microsoft CEO Nadella tells a judge his planned Activision takeover is good for gaming

The Hindu  

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told a judge Wednesday that his company's proposed $69 billion takeover of video game-maker Activision Blizzard will be good for the gaming industry, remarks that came as he defended the deal against an attempt by federal regulators to block it. Activision CEO Bobby Kotick also testified Wednesday, asserting that there’s no business incentive to deprive Microsoft …

Microsoft CEO Nadella tells a judge his planned Activision takeover is good for gaming
1 year, 5 months ago

Microsoft CEO Nadella tells a judge his planned Activision takeover is good for gaming

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told a judge Wednesday that his company’s proposed $69 billion takeover of video game-maker Activision Blizzard will be good for the gaming industry, remarks that came as he defended the deal against an attempt by federal regulators to block it. Activision CEO Bobby Kotick also testified Wednesday, asserting that there’s no business incentive …

Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard faces FTC opposition in to stop competition
1 year, 6 months ago

Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard faces FTC opposition in to stop competition

Live Mint  

The Federal Trade Commission has requested a temporary halt to Microsoft's acquisition of videogame company Activision Blizzard, as argued in federal court on Thursday. According to the FTC, if the merger proceeds, it would grant Microsoft's Xbox videogame console sole access to Activision games, disadvantaging Nintendo consoles and Sony Group Corp's PlayStation. "I think you will see that every piece …

US Regulator Asks Judge to Stop Microsoft's USD 69 Billion Activision Deal
1 year, 6 months ago

US Regulator Asks Judge to Stop Microsoft's USD 69 Billion Activision Deal

News 18  

The US Federal Trade Commission asked a federal court on Monday to block Microsoft from completing its $69 billion buyout of gaming giant Activision Blizzard, a court filing showed. “A preliminary injunction is necessary to… prevent interim harm” while the FTC determines whether “the proposed acquisition violates US antitrust law,” the regulator said in the filing. Xbox-owner Microsoft launched a …

The Success of 'Diablo IV' Is a Welcome Distraction for Activision Blizzard
54 years, 11 months ago

The Success of 'Diablo IV' Is a Welcome Distraction for Activision Blizzard

Wired  

Activision Blizzard’s Diablo IV is a success. In a recent interview with Variety, the CEO claimed Activision Blizzard, which paid $18 million just last year to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, didn't have a harassment problem. “But what we did have was a very aggressive labor movement working hard to try and …

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, …

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 …

US Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Call of Duty Maker Activision Blizzard
1 year, 8 months ago

US Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Call of Duty Maker Activision Blizzard

News 18  

The US Justice Department has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Activision Blizzard, Inc., alleging anti-competitive conduct by one of the world’s largest video game developers and publishers. “Today’s lawsuit makes clear that the Antitrust Division remains committed to protecting workers across all types of industries from anticompetitive conduct.” The Federal Trade Commission, which works with the Justice Department to …

'Call of Duty can't be held hostage', UK regulator sides with Microsoft
1 year, 8 months ago

'Call of Duty can't be held hostage', UK regulator sides with Microsoft

Hindustan Times  

UK's Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally concluded that Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard would not lead to a substantial reduction in competition in console gaming services because Microsoft would suffer financial losses if it withheld Call of Duty from PlayStation. CMA's ruling on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard gives PlayStation players a reason to rejoice The regulator now …

Microsoft's app store on smartphones by next year, to rival with Google, Apple
1 year, 9 months ago

Microsoft's app store on smartphones by next year, to rival with Google, Apple

Hindustan Times  

Microsoft is reportedly planning to launch a new app store for games on iPhones and Android smartphones by next year subject its $75bn acquisition of Activision Blizzard getting cleared by regulators, a report from Financial Times says. However Spencer says that the move will indeed help increase competition on smartphones - “ the largest platform people play on” and where …

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 ambitious to expand to mobile gaming with Activision King acquisition
1 year, 9 months ago

Microsoft ambitious to expand to mobile gaming with Activision King acquisition

Hindustan Times  

In a bold move that has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry, Microsoft has announced its intention to acquire Activision King. According to Phil Spencer, Head of Xbox, the move is driven by Microsoft's desire to expand its services to the mobile gaming market, an area in which Activision King has a wealth of expertise and dominance. Microsoft has announced …

Microsoft’s Activision deal hurts gamers, UK watchdog says
1 year, 10 months ago

Microsoft’s Activision deal hurts gamers, UK watchdog says

Associated Press  

LONDON — Microsoft’s stalled $68.7 billion deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard has hit a fresh hurdle in the United Kingdom, where the antitrust watchdog said Wednesday that it will stifle competition and hurt gamers. Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority said its in-depth investigation found that the deal could strengthen Microsoft’s position in the growing cloud gaming market, …

Activision Blizzard Agrees To $35 Million SEC Settlement Over Workplace Control And Whistleblower Protection Rule Breach
1 year, 10 months ago

Activision Blizzard Agrees To $35 Million SEC Settlement Over Workplace Control And Whistleblower Protection Rule Breach

News 18  

Government regulators announced Friday that videogame maker Activision Blizzard has agreed to pay $35 million to settle charges that it failed to maintain controls to collect and assess workplace complaints with regard to disclosure requirements and violated a federal whistleblower protection rule. The lack of necessary controls left Activision “without the means to determine whether larger issues existed that needed …

Microsoft-Activision acquisition case pre-trial hearing set for Jan. 3
1 year, 11 months ago

Microsoft-Activision acquisition case pre-trial hearing set for Jan. 3

The Hindu  

A judge has set Jan.3 for the first pre-trial hearing in the Biden administration’s case against Microsoft’s $69 billion bid to take over Activision Blizzard, the maker of the popular game, “Call of Duty”. Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission, which enforces antitrust law, asked a judge to block the transaction arguing that it would allow Microsoft’s Xbox to …

Microsoft to Challenge FTC's Potential Block on $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Acquisition
2 years ago

Microsoft to Challenge FTC's Potential Block on $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Acquisition

News 18  

Microsoft is headed for a battle with the Federal Trade Commission over whether the U.S. will block the tech giant’s planned takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard. The FTC claims the merger could violate antitrust laws by suppressing competitors to Microsoft’s Xbox game console and its growing Xbox Game Pass subscription business. Activision Blizzard filed its own rebuttal to …

Microsoft will fight U.S. over $68.7B Activision Blizzard deal
2 years ago

Microsoft will fight U.S. over $68.7B Activision Blizzard deal

The Hindu  

December 23, 2022 11:26 am | Updated December 24, 2022 04:18 pm IST Microsoft on Thursday filed a formal response to the Federal Trade Commission’s claims that the $68.7 billion deal is an illegal acquisition that should be stopped. The FTC claims the merger could violate antitrust laws by suppressing competitors to Microsoft’s Xbox game console and its growing Xbox …

Microsoft will fight US over $68.7B Activision Blizzard deal
2 years ago

Microsoft will fight US over $68.7B Activision Blizzard deal

Associated Press  

Microsoft is headed for a battle with the Federal Trade Commission over whether the U.S. will block the tech giant’s planned takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard. The FTC claims the merger could violate antitrust laws by suppressing competitors to Microsoft’s Xbox game console and its growing Xbox Game Pass subscription business. Activision Blizzard filed its own rebuttal to …

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