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Microsoft makes leadership changes post Acquisition Blizzard merger: ‘Day-to-day work to remain same’
1 year ago

Microsoft makes leadership changes post Acquisition Blizzard merger: ‘Day-to-day work to remain same’

Hindustan Times  

The day-to-day work of most employees at Microsoft's gaming division will remain unchanged, the company-owned Xbox said in an internal memo, which also detailed the leadership changes at Microsoft Gaming, months after the Satya Nadella-helmed tech giant acquired video game maker Activision Blizzard in a $69 billion deal, the ‘most expensive' in gaming history. At the leadership level, these changes …

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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 …

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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 …

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U.K. regulator signals approval for Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard
1 year, 3 months ago

U.K. regulator signals approval for Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard

LA Times  

Microsoft is seeking to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion to gain access to blockbuster games including “Call of Duty” and “Candy Crush.” Microsoft’s restructured acquisition of Santa Monica video game giant Activision Blizzard “opens the door” to the deal being cleared, U.K. regulators said Friday, removing a major hurdle for closing what would be the gaming industry’s largest merger. …

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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 …

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FTC sues to block Microsoft’s takeover of video game maker Activision Blizzard
1 year, 6 months ago

FTC sues to block Microsoft’s takeover of video game maker Activision Blizzard

Associated Press  

The Federal Trade Commission has sued to block Microsoft from completing its deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard, the latest antitrust challenge to the proposed merger but one that could hasten a conclusion to the drawn-out dispute. “Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have represented in the past that they cannot close their deal due to antitrust reviews of the …

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

Video gamers sue to stop Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard buy

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — 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 lawsuit was filed late Tuesday in a U.S. federal court in San Francisco on behalf of 10 individual gamers who are fans of Activision Blizzard’s Call of …

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FTC sues to block Microsoft-Activision Blizzard $69B merger
2 years ago

FTC sues to block Microsoft-Activision Blizzard $69B merger

The Hindu  

The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued to block Microsoft’s planned $69 billion takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard, saying it could suppress competitors to Microsoft’s Xbox game console and its growing games subscription business. “Microsoft has already shown that it can and will withhold content from its gaming rivals,” said a prepared statement from Holly Vedova, director of …

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FTC sues to block Microsoft-Activision Blizzard $69B merger
2 years ago

FTC sues to block Microsoft-Activision Blizzard $69B merger

Associated Press  

The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued to block Microsoft’s planned $69 billion takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard, saying it could suppress competitors to Microsoft’s Xbox game console and its growing games subscription business. “Microsoft has already shown that it can and will withhold content from its gaming rivals,” said a prepared statement from Holly Vedova, director of …

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Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal gets global scrutiny
2 years, 3 months ago

Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal gets global scrutiny

Associated Press  

Microsoft’s plan to buy video game giant Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion could have major effects on the gaming industry, transforming the Xbox maker into something like a Netflix for video games by giving it control of many more popular titles. It said Microsoft’s control of popular Activision Blizzard games raised concerns that the deal would hurt rivals in multi-game …

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Microsoft record-breaking buyout Activision Blizzard to be investigated by competition watchdog
2 years, 5 months ago

Microsoft record-breaking buyout Activision Blizzard to be investigated by competition watchdog

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’s planned buyout of video game-maker Activision Blizzard is to be investigated by …

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Activision Blizzard | Game for a big bet
2 years, 11 months ago

Activision Blizzard | Game for a big bet

The Hindu  

In the late 1970s, four programmers David Crane, Larry Kaplan, Alan Miller and Bob Whitehead bid goodbye to Atari, a pioneer in home video consoles, disappointed that they weren’t getting paid enough despite being responsible for bringing in a lot of money for the company. The latest avatar of this company, Activision Blizzard, is what Microsoft agreed to buy last …

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