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Microsoft’s Activision Acquisition Is Anti-Competitive, But Starfield As An Xbox Exclusive Is Not, Says Jim Ryan

David Carcasole / June 27, 2023

Xbox making Bethesda titles like Starfield isn’t anti-competitive in PlayStation head Jim Ryan’s eyes, but Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard is.

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Xbox Game Pass Head Wanted To “Spend Sony Out Of Business”

David Carcasole / June 27, 2023

The head of Xbox Game Pass wanted to “spend Sony out of business,” a Microsoft internal email reveals, check out the details here.

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Elder Scrolls VI Exclusivity Is Still In Question, As The Game Is Still Years Away

David Carcasole / June 23, 2023

Phil Spencer won’t confirm that Elder Scrolls VI will be an Xbox exclusive due to how far out we are from actually seeing the game release.

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An Email Between Matt Booty And Tim Stuart Allegedly Includes “Uncontroverted Evidence” Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition Is Meant To Take PlayStation Off The Board

David Carcasole / June 21, 2023

An internal Microsoft email between Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty and CFO Tim Stuart allegedly contains evidence Microsoft is trying to eliminate PS.

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Microsoft Could Abandon Its Activision Blizzard Acquisition Thanks To The FTC

David Carcasole / June 16, 2023

Microsoft might just abandon its Activision Blizzard acquisition if the FTC is successful in getting the preliminary injunction it requested.

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The FTC Will Reportedly File An Injunction To Block Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard King Acquisition

David Carcasole / June 12, 2023

A new report claims that the FTC is setting itself up to file an injunction to temporarily block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard King.

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Diablo IV Review (PS5) – A Decadent Express Elevator to Hell

Neil Bolt / May 30, 2023

Blizzard’s long-awaited follow-up to Diablo III is here. Ready to face hell? Read our Diablo IV PS5 Review for the verdict!

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Regulator Claims PlayStation Hardware Outsells Xbox By 4:1 In Europe

Michael Harradence / May 30, 2023

The EU regulator has revealed that PlayStation is outselling Xbox by 4:1 in Europe.

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UK CMA “Stands By Its Decision” To Block The Microsoft Deal, In Response To EU Approval

David Carcasole / May 15, 2023

In the face of the EU Commission approving Microsoft’s proposed purchase of Activision Blizzard, the UK’s CMA says it “stands by its decision” to block it.

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Microsoft’s Proposed Activision Blizzard Acquisition Approved By EU Regulator

Michael Harradence / May 15, 2023

The European Commission has approved Microsoft’s planned Activision Blizzard acquisition.

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The CMA Has Imposed More Restrictions Against Activision Blizzard, Microsoft

Michael Harradence / May 12, 2023

The UK regular that blocked the Activision and Microsoft deal has imposed more restrictions against both companies.

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New Report Point To The EU Approving Microsoft’s Activision Purchase, With The Decision To Be Announced Next Week

David Carcasole / May 10, 2023

A new report indicates that the EU regulators will have their decision announced next week, and that it will move to approve Microsoft’s Activision purchase

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EA Is ‘Indifferent’ On Microsoft’s Planned Activision Deal, Is Open To Possible Mergers In The Future

Michael Harradence / May 10, 2023

The CEO of EA has revealed that it is ‘indifferent’ to the Microsoft Activision deal, but is open to possible mergers in the future.

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UK Regulator May Block Microsoft’s Planned Activision Buyout For As Long As 10 Years

Michael Harradence / May 2, 2023

The planned Microsoft buyout of Activision may be blocked in the UK by the CMA for 10 years.

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Microsoft’s Acquisition Of Activision Approved By Ukraine Following UK Block By CMA

Michael Harradence / April 28, 2023

Ukraine has approved Microsoft’s planned buyout of Activision Blizzard.

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Bobby Kotick Anticipates ‘Accelerated’ UK Appeal Process Following CMA Block Of Activision Buyout

Michael Harradence / April 28, 2023

Activision’s Bobby Kotick has said that he expects the UK appeal process for the CMA’s blocking of the Microsoft deal to be fast-tracked.

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Bobby Kotick Believes The FTC And UK’s CMA Illegally Spoke About The Microsoft/Activision Deal Shortly Before CMA’s Block Decision Publication, FTC Responds “We Absolutely Did Not Collude”

David Carcasole / April 28, 2023

Bobby Kotick alleged that the FTC and the UK CMA illegally spoke about the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard case, the FTC responds by denying it entirely.

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Microsoft Boss Says CMA Decision Is ‘Bad For Britain’ And Has ‘Severely Shaken’ Its Confidence In UK

Michael Harradence / April 27, 2023

Brad Smith, head of Microsoft, has said the CMA decision to block the Activision deal is ‘bad for Britain.’

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Microsoft’s Planned Acquisition Of Activision Has Been Blocked By UK Regulator

Michael Harradence / April 26, 2023

UK regulator CMA has blocked Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

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Sony Has Fighting Words For The UK’s CMA In Its Latest Response To The Regulator On Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Deal

David Carcasole / April 6, 2023

Sony did not mince words in its latest response to the UK’s CMA, after the CMA published an addendum which suggests it will approve Microsoft’s ABK deal.

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EA, Not Activision Blizzard, Has Been The Leading Publisher For User Engagement Across PlayStation And Xbox Consoles

David Carcasole / April 4, 2023

EA, not Activision Blizzard, has been leading all other publishers in player engagement across both Xbox and PlayStation for the last six months.

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Activision Blizzard Settles Lawsuit With US Justice Department Over Claims It “Suppressed” Salaries For Esports Players In Overwatch And Call Of Duty Professional Leagues

David Carcasole / April 4, 2023

Activision Blizzard has reportedly settled a lawsuit filed earlier Monday morning claiming that it “suppressed” wages of players in its esports leagues.

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Microsoft Responds To Redfall PS5 Reports, Says It ‘Hasn’t Pulled Any Games From PlayStation’

Michael Harradence / March 24, 2023

Microsoft has said that it has not pulled any games from PlayStation formats, following reports that Redfall was planned for PS5.

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10 Years Is ‘Sufficient’ For Sony To Work On Call Of Duty Alternatives, Says Microsoft

Michael Harradence / March 21, 2023

Microsoft has told the CMA that it believes 10 years is enough for Sony to develop a rival to Call of Duty.

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Microsoft Claims EA Is PlayStation’s Biggest Third-Party Publisher, Not Activision

Michael Harradence / March 20, 2023

EA is PlayStation’s biggest third-party publisher, according to Microsoft in its response to the CMA.

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Sony Says Starfield And Elder Scrolls 6 Weren’t Xbox Exclusives Before Microsoft Purchased Bethesda, Argues The Same Will Happen With Call Of Duty And Activision Blizzard Purchase

David Carcasole / March 16, 2023

Sony again argues to the UK’s CMA that Starfield and Elder Scrolls 6 weren’t meant to be Xbox exclusives before Microsoft purchased Bethesda.

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4J Studios, And Five Other Anonymous Studios Are Cited By The UK’s CMA As Being In Favour Of Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision-Blizzard

David Carcasole / March 16, 2023

4J Studios and five others listed anonymously are cited by the UK’s CMA as being in-favour of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

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The FTC Has Filed A Complaint Against Microsoft For Refusing To Provide Requested Documents, After 24 Requests To Do So

David Carcasole / March 15, 2023

The FTC isn’t all too pleased with Microsoft, after the company has refused to give up requested documents after 24 requests from the FTC,

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Microsoft’s Current Offer To Sony For Call Of Duty “Will Irreparably Harm Competition And Innovation In The Industry,” Says Sony

David Carcasole / March 10, 2023

According to Sony, Microsoft’s current offer regarding Call Of Duty “will irreparably harm competition and innovation in the industry,” it said.

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Microsoft Is Promoting Its Planned Activision Deal In Full-Page Ads In UK Papers

Michael Harradence / March 9, 2023

UK newspapers are running full-page ads regarding the planned Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

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