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UK regulators should consider need for economic growth, warns Chancellor

It comes weeks after the UK competition watchdog halted the 68.7 billion dollar (£55 billion) deal by Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard.

The Independent UK

Overwatch 2 PvE mode cancelled – and it's a genuine travesty

Overwatch 2 PvE mode cancelled – and it's a genuine travesty

Hero mode is officially dead and although Overwatch 2 devs have stated we will see elements of it, fans are disappointed.

Satya Nadella: 'Wait for it all to play out' when asked about pulling out of the UK over Xbox-ABK deal

Satya Nadella: 'Wait for it all to play out' when asked about pulling out of the UK over Xbox-ABK deal

As the storied effort of Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard continues and theories fly left and right, we've got some additional commentary from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella regarding the situation.

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UK MPs question why the CMA blocked Microsoft's $68.7B Activision Blizzard deal, CMA says it won't be 'turning a blind eye to anti-competitive mergers'

"It would constrain how the market would evolve going forward."

UK watchdog denies it blocked Microsoft deal on orders of US regulator

CEO of Competition and Markets Authority tells MPs decision not to allow acquisition of Activision Blizzard based on ‘own analysis’

The Guardian - UK

EU approves Microsoft bid to acquire Activision Blizzard game studio

Europe's competition watchdog gives the green light to Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the game studio behind "Call of Duty", "World of Warcraft" and "Candy Crush", but UK and US regulators remain opposed. Also, Joe Biden is set to meet with Republican lawmakers to seek a compromise on…

Dow Jones Up As McCarthy Gives Debt Ceiling Warning; Activist Investor Targets This Growth Stock

The Dow Jones rose as Kevin McCarthy gave a debt ceiling warning. Microsoft stock rose after a regulator boosted a deal. Meta stock popped.

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The EU will require Microsoft to bring Activision games to its cloud competitors if the buyout is successful

The EU will require Microsoft to bring Activision games to its cloud competitors if the buyout is successful

The European Commission has approved Microsoft's Activision deal, but there are conditions

Xbox Series X|S hits 2 million UK sales faster than Switch, but slower than older generations

Xbox Series X|S hits 2 million UK sales faster than Switch, but slower than older generations

Microsoft's Xbox Series X and S systems have sold 2 million units in the UK since launch.

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EU approves Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, subject to certain “commitments”

EU approves Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, subject to certain “commitments”

The European Commission has announced that it has approved Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Class balance is still an absolute joke in Diablo 4—but the game has far bigger problems

Class balance is still an absolute joke in Diablo 4—but the game has far bigger problems

I no longer care who needs buffs and nerfs—none of these classes are any fun to play.

EU approves Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard

EU approves Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The deal still faces hurdles in the UK and US, but this is a big boost for Microsoft.

Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal approved by EU regulators as CMA issue response

Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal approved by EU regulators as CMA issue response

The EU regulators have approved the Microsoft Activision deal despite agreeing with the CMA's concerns around cloud gaming

EU approves Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard

EU approves Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard

But UK regulator the CMA, which blocked the deal, hits back over European decision on acquisition of Call of Duty maker

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Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal approved by European Union

The deal is approved after the European Commission's investigation

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European Commission approves Microsoft's Activision Blizzard purchase for Xbox

The European Commission has chosen whether or not to allow Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard.

The Independent UK

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

The European Union has approved Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard

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Best Diablo 4 class: Tier list, for solo play, beginners, and more

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EA says it doesn't care if the Microsoft Activision deal goes through: "We'll continue to be the number one publisher on their platform"

EA CEO Andrew Wilson says he's "indifferent" about the buyout

Activision Blizzard hires barrister who advised Boris Johnson on partygate to front CMA appeal

Hiring Lord Pannick is a statement of intent.

Activision is making more money on PC than consoles for the first time, and the gap is widening

There's gold in these personalized computing hills, and Activision Blizzard is taking notice.

Activision isn't sure how long the Overwatch League and CoD League will last, says efforts to address challenges 'may prove unsuccessful'

Activision said in a recent SEC filing that the Overwatch and Call of Duty Leagues continue to face 'headwinds.'

The Guardian - UK

UK’s competition watchdog aims for leading global role

Ruling against Microsoft Activision merger looks like warning shot as CMA takes on task of regulating big tech after Brexit

The Guardian - UK

Pushing Buttons: Why the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger is a fight over the future of games

In this week’s newsletter: A UK regulator blocked a $70bn acquisition last week not because of any threat now, but over worries about a future monopoly

Gaming Goes Mainstream: 3 Stocks Benefiting from Gaming Industry Growth

Thanks to rapid technological advancements and the growing popularity, the gaming industry is expected to witness significant growth. Therefore, investors could look to buy fundamentally strong stocks Activision Blizzard (ATVI), Avid Technology (AVID), and SciPlay (SCPL). Keep reading.

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