Microsoft close to owning Activision Blizzard following CMA approval
Ironically, all it took is for the English (CMA) and the French (Ubisoft) to work together and help out the Americans (Microsoft).
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New Zealand is the latest country to approve the Microsoft - Activision Blizzard merger
The tech giant is still awaiting approval from the UK CMA.
FTC files notice to appeal in Microsoft - Activision Blizzard ruling
A US Judge ruled that the vertical merger does not significantly lessen competition in the industry.
Is the FTC considering filing an appeal Microsoft-Activision ruling?
The US regulatory body is reportedly preparing to appeal the court's decision following its recent loss against Microsoft.
Canada throws monkey wrench into Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition plans
Canada joins a growing list of countries with regulatory bodies that cite loss of competition as a potential reason to decline the buyout.
SEGA wants to stay independent and thumbs down acquisition talks
Not today Microsoft, but perhaps it will have better luck at acquiring a different Japanese studio some time in the future.
Unity A.I. platforms Unity Muse and Unity Sentis dataset source questioned
Unity launches AI-powered platforms Unity Muse and Unity Sentis, but fans and creators are questioning the source of the datasets.
Microsoft estimates that Sony's Project Q handheld will cost $300
The estimated price of the upcoming handheld device was revealed in one of the tech giant's filings for the FTC hearing.
New Zealand regulator raises concerns about the Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal
Microsoft just can't seem to catch a break as it attempts to close out the almost $70 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard.
FTC wins temporary injunction against Microsoft and Activision Blizzard merger
The temporary restraining order will only last for five business days after the ruling on the preliminary injunction request.
Further restrictions imposed on Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Merger
Regulatory bodies in the UK and US have imposed restrictions on Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition, aiming to ensure fair competition.
Blizzard patent will generate AI images to flesh out games
Blizzard Entertainment filed a patent to generate AI art in order to "flesh out" game worlds, potentially saving resources to meet deadlines.
FTC wants to know more about the Call of Duty licensing deal with Nintendo
Nintendo recently signed a ten-year licensing deal to bring the Call of Duty franchise to Nintendo platforms, presumably including the Switch.
FTC called out by US Congress for siding with Sony
Republican representative Diana Harshbarger asked the US regulator to explain why it chose to oppose the acquisition.
Microsoft calls out unconstitutional FTC lawsuit
Microsoft claims that FTC's lawsuit preventing the acquisition of Activision Blizzard is against the United States Constitution.
FTC orders Epic Games to pay over half a billion in Fortnite refunds and fines
A recent report by The US Federal Trade Commission claims Epic Games used manipulative in-app purchasing practices and violated children's privacy laws to do so.
Activision Blizzard could receive news of FTC ruling in late November
A recent report claims that the Federal Trade Commission has "significant concerns" over the $70 billion acquisition.