What $55 Billion Buys: Everything Included In The EA Acquisition
EA is preparing to go private, as the veteran video game company will be sold for an eye-watering sum of $55 billion to an investor consortium made up of Saudi…
FTC Finally Drops Challenge to Microsoft’s 2023 Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Just days after losing its two-year-old objection to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the U.S.'s Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially dropped its case.
OpenAI announces acquisition of former Apple designer Jony Ive’s AI startup
Apple's former head of design Jony Ive's next business venture has been acquired by OpenAI in a deal valuing the company at $6.5 billion.
FTC Loses Appeal Challenging Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Microsoft has secured another victory over the FTC in its quest to secure Activision Blizzard.
Microsoft Scores Key Victory In Activision Acquisition, With FTC Appeal Denied
Although Microsoft's blockbuster deal to buy Activision Blizzard was approved in October 2023, the United States government's Federal Trade Commission appealed the decision. Now, a US appeals court has affirmed…
Trump extends TikTok acquisition deadline by another 75 days
ByteDance's deadline to sell TikTok's U.S. operations was previously set for April 5.
Pokémon Go Director Says Obtrusive Ads Will ‘Not Now, Not Ever’ Happen After Scopely Acquisition
Pokémon Go, alongside Niantic's broader gaming division, was recently acquired by mobile gaming juggernaut Scopely. The $3.5 billion sale has players a little worried about what it means for the…
Four Years After Microsoft Acquisition, Esports Site Start.gg Goes Independent With Some Changes
Just over four years ago, Microsoft purchased the esports tournament organizing platform Start.gg, which was then known as Smash.gg before its rebranding. Now, Start.gg has announced that Microsoft no longer…
Marvel Snap January 14, 2025 patch notes rework card acquisition
Series 3 cards in Marvel Snap will have a higher drop rate going forward. Just make sure you update before opening new packs.
FromSoftware Parent Kadokawa Pushed Sony Towards Acquisition – Report
FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa Corporation has reportedly been pushing Sony Group towards a purchase, according to a new report. We first saw speculations last week that Kadokawa set the stage…