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  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    Microsoft launches appeal against UK competition watchdog's blocking of Activision deal

    Microsoft launches appeal against UK competition watchdog's blocking of Activision deal Microsoft Corp. formally filed its appeal against the UK antitrust watchdog’s decision to block its $69-billion (R1.33-trillion) Activision Blizzard Inc. deal. Microsoft lodged the suit at the Competition...
  3. Jan

    Activision reportedly serves cease-and-desists on Call of Duty modders and fan server operators

    Activision forces takedown of fan-created mods and servers for old Call of Duty games Activision Blizzard has forced the shutdown of dedicated fan servers and mods for old Call of Duty (COD) games being run by fans of the franchise, Ars Technica reports. According to the publication, the COD...
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  4. Hanno Labuschagne

    EU clears Microsoft's $69-billion Activision Blizzard acquisition

    EU clears Microsoft's $69-billion Activision Blizzard acquisition Microsoft Corp.’s $69-billion (R1.3-trillion) takeover bid for games developer Activision Blizzard Inc. came back from the brink after the European Union gave its blessing for one of the biggest deals in history. In a decision...
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  5. Hanno Labuschagne

    UK competition authority blocks Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition

    UK competition authority blocks Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion (R1.3 trillion) takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc. suffered a hammer blow after Britain’s antitrust watchdog vetoed the gaming industry’s biggest-ever deal, saying it would harm...
  6. Jan

    Competition Commission recommends approval of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard

    South Africa green-lights Microsoft's R1.25-trillion Activision Blizzard deal South Africa's Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, without conditions. Microsoft first announced it agreed to buy the...
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    Activision won't release brand new Call of Duty in 2023

    Activision won't release brand new Call of Duty in 2023 Activision Blizzard Inc.’s Call of Duty installment this year will be a continuation of 2022’s Modern Warfare II, a surprising twist in the lucrative video game franchise that for decades has released a completely new game every fall...
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    We want Call of Duty or the deal's off — Microsoft on Activision Blizzard acquisition

    We want Call of Duty or the deal's off — Microsoft on Activision Blizzard acquisition Microsoft Corp. made it clear on Tuesday that there will be no $69-billion (R1.26-trillion) deal to buy Activision Blizzard Inc. unless it comes with the blockbuster title Call of Duty. Less than two weeks...
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    WoW goes offline in China

    WoW goes offline in China Millions of Chinese gamers have lost access to World of Warcraft after a furious dispute between US title owner Activision Blizzard Inc. and NetEase Inc., its longtime local partner in the world’s biggest gaming market. Devotees of the popular game took to social...
  10. Hanno Labuschagne

    Google and Nvidia join Sony's opposition to Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal

    Google and Nvidia join Sony's opposition to Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Nvidia Corp. have expressed concerns to the Federal Trade Commission about Microsoft Corp.’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc., adding fuel to the government’s case against the $69...
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    FTC suing to block Microsoft's blockbuster Activision Blizzard deal

    FTC suing to block Microsoft's blockbuster Activision Blizzard deal The US Federal Trade Commission is seeking to block Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion (R1.18-trillion) acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc., saying the tie-up between the Xbox maker and popular gaming publisher would harm...
  12. Hanno Labuschagne

    Nintendo getting guaranteed 10 years of Call of Duty games if Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal goes through

    Nintendo getting guaranteed 10 years of Call of Duty games if Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal goes through Microsoft Corp. and Nintendo Co. agreed to a deal to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo gaming platforms for 10 years, the Redmond, Washington-based company announced. The agreement...
  13. Jan

    Microsoft offers 10-year Call of Duty contract for PlayStation

    Microsoft offers Sony 10-year Call of Duty deal Microsoft has offered Sony a 10-year contract to create more Call of Duty games on PlayStation, Microsoft president Brad Smith has stated in a column for The Wall Street Journal. The contract depends on Microsoft's Activision acquisition going...
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  14. Hanno Labuschagne

    Doubts on the rise about success of Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal

    Doubts on the rise about success of Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal Microsoft Corp.’s best chance to win approval for its $69-billion (R1.18-trillion) Activision Blizzard Inc. deal from US regulators is to persuade the Biden administration to accept a settlement in which the Xbox maker...
  15. Jan

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II breaks sales record, partners with Burger King SA

    Remember, No Russian — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II shatters sales record Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II has broken the franchise's three-day sales record with a sell-through of $800 million (R14.5 billion) between 28 October and 1 November 2022. Activision hasn't stated how...
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    Overwatch 2 launch stumbles after Activision Blizzard suffers DDoS attack

    Overwatch 2 launch stumbles after Activision Blizzard suffers DDoS attack Activision Blizzard Inc. was hit with a cyberattack on Tuesday, causing wide-scale connectivity issues during the launch of its hotly anticipated Overwatch 2 video game. Mike Ybarra, president of Activision subsidiary...
  17. Hanno Labuschagne

    Microsoft CEO feels confident about approval for Activision Blizzard acquisition

    Microsoft CEO feels confident about approval for Activision Blizzard acquisition Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella said he’s confident the company can gain regulatory approval for its $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard Inc. even in the face of an in-depth regulatory...
  18. Rual dV

    Microsoft admits Sony sold "more than twice" the amount of PS4s compared to Xbox One consoles

    Microsoft admits Sony's PlayStation 4 outsold the Xbox One Microsoft submitted a document to the Brazilian competition authority revealing that the Xbox One sold less than half of competitor Sony’s PlayStation 4, GameLuster reported. Using Google Translate on the Portuguese text from item 46...
  19. Jan

    Sony pays "blocking rights" to keep titles off Game Pass, says Microsoft

    Microsoft says PlayStation pays "blocking rights" to keep titles off Game Pass Software giant Microsoft has claimed that PlayStation owner Sony pays for "blocking rights" to prevent developers from putting their games on its Game Pass subscription service. The Verge reports these claims are...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  20. Rual dV

    Blizzard and NetEase axe mobile Warcraft game in development for 3 years

    Blizzard kills off mobile Warcraft game in development for 3 years Activision Blizzard Inc. and NetEase Inc. have torpedoed a World of Warcraft smartphone game that had been in development for three years, raising questions about one of the industry’s most lucrative business relationships...
  21. Hanno Labuschagne

    Call of Duty: Vanguard's poor showing hurts Activision Blizzard revenue

    Call of Duty: Vanguard's poor showing hurts Activision Blizzard revenue Activision Blizzard Inc., the biggest US video game publisher, reported revenue that beat analysts’ estimates, but adjusted sales declined 15% from a year ago due to a soft Call of Duty launch last fall and a slow year for...
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