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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

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

Not sure which class to play in Diablo 4? We've got some suggestions.

Windows Central

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 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

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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.'

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

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

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

The Guardian - UK

Gaming Goes Mainstream: 3 Stocks Benefiting from Gaming Industry Growth

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.

TechScape: Why Microsoft’s mega-merger with Activision Blizzard is stalling

TechScape: Why Microsoft’s mega-merger with Activision Blizzard is stalling

In this week’s newsletter: The tech behemoth was set to acquire the Call of Duty makers, then the UK regulator stepped in – but not for the reason you might think

The Guardian - UK

Activision says it develops so much content for Call of Duty that it needs "almost 1.5 lead studios" for each game

Activision says it develops so much content for Call of Duty that it needs "almost 1.5 lead studios" for each game

The CMA's final report has given more insight into Activision

Microsoft News Roundup: Farewell Activision Blizzard deal, goodbye Windows 10, and so long Microsoft-branded accessories

Microsoft News Roundup: Farewell Activision Blizzard deal, goodbye Windows 10, and so long Microsoft-branded accessories

The UK CMA blocked Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard this week. We also saw Microsoft discontinue some of its accessories and a wide range of other stories.

Windows Central

The Microsoft and Activision Blizzard deal is being scrutinized for the wrong reasons

The Microsoft and Activision Blizzard deal is being scrutinized for the wrong reasons

Microsoft's ongoing $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard deserves to be scrutinized, but many regulators are doing so for the wrong reasons.

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UK government says Microsoft's pushback against its Activision block is "not borne out by the facts"

UK government says Microsoft's pushback against its Activision block is "not borne out by the facts"

Microsoft president Brad Smith said the block was "bad for Britain"

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Evening Standard

What is cloud gaming and will the death of the Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal affect it?

The tech industry is hoping that if it were cheaper and easier to access, people would stream more video games from the cloud.

As the CMA recriminations rumble on, Microsoft signs yet another ten-year deal with a cloud platform you've never heard of

Well, I wasn't Nware of them.

No more Mr Nice Guy: Microsoft boss rages after Activision merger blocked in UK

Long a diplomatic and friendly face with regards to regulation, Microsoft Vice Chairman Brad Smith was furious this week after the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) moved to block the tech giant's acquisition of gaming company Activision Blizzard.

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Microsoft makes another cloud-gaming deal for Xbox despite CMA block

Microsoft and Nware, a European cloud gaming service, have signed a 10-year deal to bring Xbox Game Pass games to Nware's platform in spite of recent CMA scrutiny.

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Activision boss labels U.K. blocking of $69 billion Microsoft deal ‘irrational.’ ‘It makes no sense’

His criticism came after Microsoft’s Brad Smith said the blocking of the acquisition had shaken the tech giant’s confidence in Britain.

Microsoft is back on the offensive, signing yet another 10-year deal for cloud gaming

Microsoft signs another 10-year deal for a cloud gaming partnership days after the CMA blocked its acquisition.

Microsoft signs another cloud gaming partnership days after Activision deal hits major roadblock

It's another 10-year deal

The Guardian - UK

Ignore Microsoft’s whines about the Activision takeover. The CMA did its job

Brad Smith’s reaction to Competition and Markets Authority blocking deal is pure Big Tech entitlement

Gobsmacked Microsoft president says UK's regulator blocking the Activision deal is company's 'darkest day'

The decision is "bad for Britain" says Brad Smith, not at all ominously.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Tech & Science Daily podcast: Microsoft hits out after UK Activision Blizzard block

Microsoft has hit out at the UK regulator for blocking its takeover of US video game company Activision Blizzard - saying the EU is better for firms.

The Guardian - UK

No 10 says UK ‘extremely attractive’ for business after Microsoft broadside

Downing Street responds to stinging attack from US firm’s president over blocking of $69bn Activision deal

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