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Nerf darts, porn and vomit: The company Microsoft bought for $69bn
2 months, 1 week ago

Nerf darts, porn and vomit: The company Microsoft bought for $69bn

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. At one point, Schreier reports that …

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‘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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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'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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Microsoft appeals against UK block on Activision Blizzard deal
1 year, 6 months ago

Microsoft appeals against UK block on Activision Blizzard deal

The Hindu  

Microsoft filed an appeal on Wednesday of Britain's decision to block its $69 billion takeover of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard, a company spokesperson said. The CMA's shock decision to block the biggest ever deal in gaming drew a furious response from both companies, with Microsoft saying it had shaken confidence in Britain as a destination for tech businesses. …

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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 …

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Microsoft signs 10-year deal with Nware after UK blocks Activision deal
1 year, 7 months ago

Microsoft signs 10-year deal with Nware after UK blocks Activision deal

Live Mint  

Following the United Kingdom government thwarting a deal between Microsoft Corporation and Call of Duty makers Activision Blizzard, the tech giant has signed a 10-year deal with Spanish cloud gaming platform Nware. The decade long deal will allow the tech giant Microsoft to stream Activision Blizzard titles, days after Britain blocked its $69 billion buyout of the "Call of Duty" …

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The battle is waning as Overwatch 2 and Call of Duty: Warzone 2 see major drop in player count
1 year, 7 months ago

The battle is waning as Overwatch 2 and Call of Duty: Warzone 2 see major drop in player count

Hindustan Times  

Activision Blizzard's most recent financial report reveals that both Overwatch 2 and Call of Duty: Warzone 2 have experienced significant drops in player count within their first year of release. Activision Blizzard's Overwatch 2 and Call of Duty: Warzone 2 face player count woes Overwatch 2 was released in October last year and has seen an overall player count drop …

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UK blocks $69 bn Microsoft-Activision deal amid cloud gaming concerns
1 year, 7 months ago

UK blocks $69 bn Microsoft-Activision deal amid cloud gaming concerns

Live Mint  

British regulators have blocked Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard amid concerns it would stifle competition in the fast-growing cloud gaming market. The all-cash agreement - one of the biggest tech deals in history - had also faced stiff opposition from rival Sony and was scrutinised by regulators in the US and Europe. The merger …

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Click, Cast and Kill! Blizzard announced Diablo IV release times
1 year, 8 months ago

Click, Cast and Kill! Blizzard announced Diablo IV release times

Hindustan Times  

Overwatch and Call of Duty developer Blizzard Entertainment revealed the global launch times for Diablo IV. Diablo IV Mike Ybarra, the president of Blizzard went to Twitter to clarify the global release time of Diablo IV and shared exact time from when fans can start their highly anticipated journey with this intriguing game that just ended their open beta. Regular …

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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 …

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'Call of Duty can't be held hostage', UK regulator sides with Microsoft
1 year, 9 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 …

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Sony has nothing to fear, Microsoft promises to play fair post-Activision deal
1 year, 9 months ago

Sony has nothing to fear, Microsoft promises to play fair post-Activision deal

Hindustan Times  

Microsoft has quelled Sony's fears that it would create an inferior version of Call of Duty on PlayStation consoles if the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard acquisition goes through. In its latest submission to the UK's Competition and Markets Authority, Microsoft referenced a new remedy proposal that would encourage the Call of Duty developers and publishers to optimize the PlayStation version …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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Video gamers sue to stop Microsoft's Activision Blizzard buy
2 years ago

Video gamers sue to stop Microsoft's Activision Blizzard buy

The Hindu  

A group of gamers is suing to stop Microsoft from buying video game publisher Activision Blizzard, arguing that the $68.7 billion acquisition would stifle competition and reduce consumer choice. The Federal Trade Commission earlier this month sued to block the takeover, saying it could suppress competitors to Microsoft’s Xbox game console and its growing games subscription business. Several of the …

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