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Microsoft, Activision CEOs to defend $69 billion deal in fight with FTC

Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella and Activision Blizzard Inc. CEO Bobby Kotick will be in court this week to try to persuade a federal judge in California to reject the Federal Trade Commission’s effort to block their $69 billion deal.

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The streamer who spent $1M on an esports team says esports is a terrible business: ‘Everyone is losing a lot of money’

Disguised Toast has shared a blunt, bleak look at the current state of the esports business in North America.

PC Gamer

Warzone Season 4 patch notes: health buff is just another band aid for Activision's missteps

The latest Warzone patch also adds the Amsterdam-based Vondel map to resurgence and DMZ modes, with Battle Royale getting the map later in-season

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Call of Duty season 4 will only last 48 days

Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 season 4 looks like it's ending on August 2

GamesRadar

Pushing Buttons: After a decade of PlayStation dominance, the next year of games belongs to Xbox

For years, Microsoft’s lineup of games has been sorely lacking – but their new slate should have Sony envious

The Guardian - UK

FTC wins a temporary restraining order blocking the Microsoft—Activision deal

The TRO means nothing can happen until the court rules on the FTC's request for a temporary injunction against the deal.

PC Gamer

Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard temporarily blocked by FTC restraining order

Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard is blocked by a temporary restraining order obtained by the FTC, with a court date set for June 22, 2023.

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Today’s Cache | E.U. regulators target Google’s ad-tech business; FTC looks to block Microsoft-Activision deal; Centre denies CoWIN data breach

News snippets for E.U. regulators planning to demand Google sell part of its ad-tech business, U.S. FTC looking to block Microsoft’s Activision deal, and the Health Ministry in India denying CoWIN data breach.

The Hindu

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

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 its conclusion

The Independent UK

FTC aiming to block Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition with injunction (Update)

According to a new report, the FTC is moving forward with filing an injunction against the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard acquisition.

Windows Central

Microsoft stakes Xbox video game sales on long-awaited space adventure Starfield

One small step for an intrepid crew of 24th century space explorers could be a giant leap — or flop — for Microsoft when the Xbox-maker launches its long-awaited video game Starfield

The Independent UK

Xbox boss Phil Spencer is 'confident' that the Activision Blizzard acquisition will go through

"We're out there to find solutions with the regulators," says Xbox Game Studios CEO Phil Spencer.

PC Gamer

Phil Spencer is still "confident" that the Xbox Activision merger will go through

"We're out there to find solutions with the regulators who have questions"

GamesRadar

Call of Duty removes Operator bundles following streamers' comments

Activision has removed the Nickmercs Operator Bundle and scrubbed all mention from its content after the streamer tweeted some controversial remarks. Fellow streamer Timthetatman has requested his Operator bundle also be removed as a show of solidarity.

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Activision removes Nickmercs Call of Duty skin from game following anti-LGBT tweet

Nickmercs, a member of FaZe Clan, has his Call of Duty skin removed from the game after problematic tweets

GamesRadar

Is it just me, or does the radio silence around Call of Duty 2023 seem a little strange?

Opinion | The new Call of Duty was a no-show at Summer Game Fest and I'm starting to get a little antsy

PC Gamer

Activision removes Nickmercs' Call of Duty skin over anti-LGBTQ+ tweet

The streamer's comment about an attack on Pride supporters was widely criticized, but he says he will not apologize.

GamesRadar

We're getting a new Call of Duty game "this Fall," according to Geoff Keighley

COD 2023 is in a weird spot, and it just got weirder

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Daily Mirror

Warzone 2 Season 4: start date, roadmap, new branding and Vondel Amsterdam map

The new season of Call of Duty: Warzone 2 is almost here, with Season 4 set to introduce a new map, new weapons and new operators.

Windows Central

Everything coming to Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare 2 in Season 4

Call of Duty Warzone and Modern Warfare 2 are set to get what may be one of the largest content drops since the game’s launch with its season 4 update.

PC Gamer

Warzone 2 is giving everyone keys to the nukes for the next week

Call of Duty is sending off Season 3 with a big bang.

Daily Mirror

The UK’s future Call of Duty access to be determined by Microsoft CEO’s chancellor meeting

The meeting follows the CMA's recent decision to block Microsoft's intended $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The Independent UK

'Diablo IV' is almost here. What to know about the video game's coming release

The release of “Diablo IV” is right around the corner

Daily Mirror

Microsoft Activision deal set to be appealed by Xbox in July – but it’s a tough fight

The CMA and Microsoft are set to state their case for and against the latter's Activision acquisition next month.

GamesRadar

Activision CEO insists "we did not have a systemic issue with harassment" despite years of employee allegations

Bobby Kotick says he wouldn't be CEO anymore "if those things were truthful"

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