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).
Ironically, all it took is for the English (CMA) and the French (Ubisoft) to work together and help out the Americans (Microsoft).
The tech giant is still awaiting approval from the UK CMA.
A US Judge ruled that the vertical merger does not significantly lessen competition in the industry.
The US regulatory body is reportedly preparing to appeal the court's decision following its recent loss against Microsoft.
Canada joins a growing list of countries with regulatory bodies that cite loss of competition as a potential reason to decline the buyout.
Not today Microsoft, but perhaps it will have better luck at acquiring a different Japanese studio some time in the future.
Unity launches AI-powered platforms Unity Muse and Unity Sentis, but fans and creators are questioning the source of the datasets.
The estimated price of the upcoming handheld device was revealed in one of the tech giant's filings for the FTC hearing.
Microsoft just can't seem to catch a break as it attempts to close out the almost $70 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard.
The temporary restraining order will only last for five business days after the ruling on the preliminary injunction request.
Regulatory bodies in the UK and US have imposed restrictions on Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition, aiming to ensure fair competition.
Blizzard Entertainment filed a patent to generate AI art in order to "flesh out" game worlds, potentially saving resources to meet deadlines.
Nintendo recently signed a ten-year licensing deal to bring the Call of Duty franchise to Nintendo platforms, presumably including the Switch.
Republican representative Diana Harshbarger asked the US regulator to explain why it chose to oppose the acquisition.
Microsoft claims that FTC's lawsuit preventing the acquisition of Activision Blizzard is against the United States Constitution.
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.
A recent report claims that the Federal Trade Commission has "significant concerns" over the $70 billion acquisition.