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Microsoft planned to acquire Square Enix in ominously titled "Project Phoenix"

Confidential documents have revealed Microsoft's past plans to acquire Square Enix as part of a strategy to grow Game Pass' mobile presence.

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Xbox won’t make Call of Duty worse on PlayStation — here’s why

Call of Duty is a core component of the FTC's argument against Xbox, but previous comments about downgrades aren't holding up in the courtroom.

Windows Central

Bombshell PlayStation emails reveal Sony's true feelings about Xbox's Activision merger

A fresh round of internal documents reveals PlayStation's true feelings about the Xbox-Activision merger.

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Xbox's proposal to acquire Sega actually supports its FTC arguments — here's how

The FTC court case between Microsoft and Xbox has seen a deluge of documents on the inner workings of the company emerge. These documents detail an intent to acquire Sega, and actually support Microsoft's arguments to the FTC. Here's how.

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It seems Microsoft sacrificed Xbox Series X sales to build Xbox Cloud Gaming servers

Microsoft is heavily behind PlayStation 5 in market share, and Xbox Cloud Gaming is to blame, according to these FTC documents.

Windows Central

Xbox internal emails: Microsoft 'positioned' to 'spend Sony out of business'

The hearing between Microsoft and the FTC has brought countless revelations about Xbox's long-term business strategies. And some of these discussions were very aggressive.

Windows Central

FTC vs. Xbox: Sony 'uses revenue' from Microsoft's games to block games from coming to Xbox

During the FTC V Microsoft hearing, Phil Spencer said that PlayStation uses the money they make from Xbox games to block games from coming to Xbox.

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Sony right to ‘not run the risk’ of sharing PS6 plans if Microsoft Activision deal passes

Activision might not have access to PS6 development insight if it is purchased by Microsoft

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Microsoft says this week's FTC hearing on the Activision buyout will "decide whether the deal goes forward"

A delay could send Microsoft into a "three-year administrative nightmare"

GamesRadar

FTC vs. Xbox: The FTC claims cloud gaming and Xbox Game Pass are 'the same'

The battle for Activision Blizzard King continues as Microsoft meets with the FTC in court. The FTC kicks things off by trying to convince the judge that cloud streaming and subscription markets are one and the same.

Windows Central

Xbox admits defeat in 'console wars'

The courtroom showdown between the FTC and Microsoft rages on and Xbox says it's "losing the console wars."

Windows Central

Microsoft admits Xbox "lost the console wars"

A rare candid look at console share stats

GamesRadar

Everything to know about the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard hearing that starts today

A slew of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard executives will try to defend Microsoft’s $68.7 billion deal for the gaming company in court this week.

Fortune

Microsoft, U.S. regulators head to court over $69 billion deal that could reshape video gaming

Microsoft on Thursday will try to gain clearance to complete a $69 billion takeover of video game maker Activision Blizzard in a legal showdown with U.S. regulators that will reshape a pastime that’s bigger than the movie and music industries combined

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US injunction temporarily blocks Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition leading up court battle

A US government anti-trust watchdog has issued a legal injunction, temporarily blocking Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

The Independent UK

Microsoft's planned Activision Blizzard merger temporarily blocked by US judge

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Microsoft’s planned $69 billion purchase of video game company Activision Blizzard

PC Gamer

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.

The Street

Microsoft Stumbles on Unexpected Problem for the Control of Call of Duty

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission, one of the powerful antitrust regulators, filed a last-minute complaint to block the software and console giant's acquisition of video game powerhouse Activision Blizzard.

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Microsoft Pays $20 Million Fine in Child Privacy Case

Federal regulators the penalty involves the Xbox Live service, which consumers use to connect online and with others.

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Microsoft Takes a Major Hit

The Independent UK

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

PC Gamer

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.

Windows Central

The Xbox Games Showcase 2023 was incredible — now it's time to execute

After months of tumult in the Xbox press cycle, Microsoft's defiant Xbox Games Showcase proves that they're here to stay.

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

Evening Standard

Are the wheels coming off for Silicon Roundabout? Top tech bosses are divided

Microsoft isn’t the only firm to warn the tide is turning

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