Microsoft and UK CMA extend merger negotiation window after appeal gets paused
The UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal has agreed to pause Microsoft's appeal of the CMA decision to block the Activision Blizzard merger, which gives the latter two parties extra time to…
FTC’s Microsoft-Activision Merger Appeal Praised by US Senator
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has praised the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for not giving up its fight against the Microsoft-Activision deal. The FTC is continuing to seek a preliminary injunction,…
FTC: Xbox Making Starfield and Redfall Exclusive ‘Powerful Evidence’ Against Activision-Blizzard Merger
The United States Federal Trade Commission has said that Microsoft's actions following its acquisition of ZeniMax and Bethesda is "powerful evidence" in favor of preventing the company's purchase of Activision…
Could Activision Make A Halo Game If Merger Goes Through? Xbox Responds
Could one of Activision's studios ever develop a Halo game? That's the question that Xbox Games Studio boss Matt Booty was asked this week, as ever since Microsoft announced its…
EU Commission approves Microsoft & Activision Blizzard merger
The European Commission approved Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard under various conditions related to cloud gaming.
UK May Block Microsoft Activision Merger for 10 Years
Unless Microsoft successfully appeals, it's all over. The post UK May Block Microsoft Activision Merger for 10 Years appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
Activision Blizzard CEO Hits Back At CMA, Says It Is Being “Dogmatic” In Ruling Against Microsoft Merger
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has hit back at the CMA following the UK regulator's recent decision to try to block the Call of Duty company's sale to Microsoft for…
Why Cloud Gaming, Not Call of Duty, Might Kill the Microsoft-Activision Merger
With an appeal on the way, let’s take a look at why the CMA is so concerned in the first place, and what might Xbox might do to satisfy its…
The UK Blocked The Microsoft-Activision Merger, So What Happens Next?
Microsoft is in the process of attempting to complete one of the biggest acquisitions in history, a $68.7 billion buyout of Call of Duty company Activision Blizzard. The deal has…
Microsoft and Activision Already Appealing UK’s Decision to Block Merger
UK's decision to block Microsoft Activision deal shocked everyone. The post Microsoft and Activision Already Appealing UK’s Decision to Block Merger appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.