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March 24, 2023

Acquiblizz

Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal inches closer as the UK's CMA flips its decision

The authority has backtracked on its previous findings and is satisfied that the deal WON'T affect console competitors. But cloud gaming remains an issue

March 24, 2023

Acquiblizz

This week in the Microsoft x Activision Blizzard deal

All the latest in one place as the EU and CMA flip-flop opinions and a conclusion draws nearer

March 21, 2023

Microsoft Merger

EU delays decision on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Relax. The $69 billion acquisition decision has been pushed back to May 22

March 20, 2023

Microsoft App Store

Microsoft hopes to launch its mobile app store next year

The tech giant hopes to capitalise on changes to regulations regarding alternative app stores

March 14, 2023

Regulations

Call of Duty: Mobile team attempt to clarify Warzone confusion: “We are committed.”

The team behind CoD Mobile clarifies their position and reiterates their commitment to the title

March 10, 2023

Acquivision Blizzard

Microsoft, Activision, and Sony: The story so far

As the deal inches towards a conclusion Microsoft still face opposition in both the mobile and console spaces

March 9, 2023

Regulations

Microsoft: Acquiring mobile portion of Activision Blizzard is “key strategic objective”

The comments were made in the response to key CMA remedies for the merger

March 9, 2023

Phasing Out

Call of Duty Mobile to be phased out when Warzone Mobile releases

The battle-royale game will supercede its predecessor as the sole CoD mobile title

March 6, 2023

Acquivision Blizzard

Microsoft may be winning the Activision war

A new decision by the FTC shows the tides may be turning in the tech giant’s favour

March 3, 2023

Sony Acquisition

Sony reportedly eyeing up acquisition of Take-Two Interactive

The tech giant could be preparing to unleash the latest volley in its arms race with Microsoft

March 2, 2023

Acquivision Blizzard

EU unlikely to demand asset dump in Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard battle

The deal has come under scrutiny from regulators worldwide

March 1, 2023

Phil Spencer Interview

Xbox's Phil Spencer talks Microsoft's moves on mobile, plus Activision Blizzard and AI

“What we realised, and it’s painfully obvious, is that we don’t really have any capability on mobile”

February 22, 2023

Acquivision Blizzard

Microsoft signs deals with Nvidia for Call of Duty on GeForce Now

The company announced the deal at a press briefing to discuss its acquisition of Activision Blizzard

February 21, 2023

Aquiblizz

Microsoft signs ten-year deal with Nintendo for Call of Duty

The agreement, announced by Microsoft's Brad Smith, will see the company commit to providing the game on Nintendo’s platforms

February 16, 2023

Gaming In India

Xbox aiming to bridge the mobile-console gap in India

Microsoft’s gaming arm is hoping to capitalise on both India’s thriving mobile industry and nascent console scene

February 13, 2023

A Blizzard Of Accusations

Bobby Kotick, Microsoft, and Sony clash over Activision Blizzard acquisition

Activision Blizzard CEO Kotick is accusing Sony of sabotaging the Microsoft deal, while Sony is accusing Microsoft of harassment

February 10, 2023

Views Week

Week in Views - What caught our editorial eyes in the last seven days

The Pocketgamer.biz team take their pick of this weeks big news to talk big games moving to mobile, big money being made, and big trouble for some big names

February 9, 2023

Drake Star Report

The top ten gaming industry deals of 2022

We break down the biggest acquisitions of 2022, as reported by Drake Star

February 6, 2023

Aquiblizz

UK Competitions & Markets Authority rumoured to block Activision Blizzard acquisition

According to sources, Microsoft are actively anticipating a possible block on the Activision-Blizzard acquisition by the UK CMA

February 6, 2023

Acquivision Blizzard

EU issues Microsoft with antitrust warning

The commission is the latest to take formal steps against the tech giant’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard

January 25, 2023

Trends 2023

Mobile Games Industry Trends 2023: Revenue models

MobileGroove's Peggy Anne Salz looks at the hottest new ways to monetise games, from subscription models to independent game stores

January 18, 2023

Drake Star Review

Who were 2022's most strategic gaming investors?

Drake Star breaks down last year’s top gaming acquisitions. Who spent the smartest money in 2022? Find out here

January 18, 2023

2023 Predictions

Drake Star releases its predictions for 2023 in gaming

Look ahead to a year of consolidation and diversification

January 13, 2023

Acquivision Blizzard

Google and Nvidia chime in on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The companies have expressed their concerns in the deal

January 13, 2023

Acquivision Blizzard

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard predicted to miss contractual merger deadline

The FTC hearing for the case is scheduled for after the deal is due to close

January 5, 2023

Acquivision Blizzard

CMA extends the deadline for Microsoft / Activision-Blizzard investigation

The group requires more time to decide if the UK should approve the deal

January 4, 2023

Aiming For Acquisition Approval

The list of nations approving Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition grows

Among the approving nations are Brazil, Serbia and Chile

January 4, 2023

Ftc Vs Microsoft

Are the FTC and Microsoft talks at a standstill?

The FTC have sued to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard, but no “substantive” settlement talks are underway

January 2, 2023

2022 Highlights

2022 In Review – November’s Best Bits

As the year draws to a close, we take a look back with our pick of the stories that shaped the last twelve months. Let's look back to November

December 31, 2022

2022 Highlights

BIG Stories of 2022 - How the massive Microsoft/Activision-Blizzard gaming acquisition came under fire

The acquisition may have been largely due to Activision Blizzard’s mobile offerings, but one franchise in particular prompted Sony to intervene

December 23, 2022

Acquivision Blizzard

Microsoft hits back at FTC's Activision-Blizzard block

Microsoft has called the lawsuit filed by the FTC attempting to block their Activision-Blizzard takeover 'unconstitutional'

December 15, 2022

Acquiblizz

Phil Spencer on the mobile potential of the Activision-Blizzard acquisition

Spencer explained the move in more detail in an interview with the Second Request Podcast.

December 13, 2022

Acquisitions

EU Commission argues against FTC lawsuit to halt Activision-Blizzard deal

The EU commission has released a statement criticising the FTC’s decision, which may open up the path in Europe at least for the acquisition

December 9, 2022

Acquivision Blizzard

FTC vote to sue to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The Acquisition has faced criticism for its possible effect on competitor PlayStation

December 6, 2022

Mobile Moves

PlayStation Mobile team continues hiring spree

Veterans of Kabam, Apple, Meta and Niantic are among the team members fleshing out PlayStation's ever-expanding mobile department

December 5, 2022

Aquivision Blizzard

FTC rift signals fresh hope for Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard in America

The board is expected to make its recommendations regarding the deal by mid-December

November 25, 2022

Week In Views

Week in Views - What caught our editorial eyes in the last seven days

The PocketGamer.biz team give their take on what happens when a game dies and why the UK is so behind on games funding?

November 24, 2022

Rumour

FTC rumoured to block Activision-Blizzard acquisition deal

The hotly anticipated acquisition of Activision-Blizzard may face another hurdle as outlet Politico reports on rumours the FTC may see to block the deal

November 23, 2022

Chinese Market

Microsoft and Sony attempt to woo China's mobile devs with new investments

Mobile is king of China’s games space, but Microsoft and Sony are seeking to hoover up games and talent

November 18, 2022

Statements

Phil Spencer says Activision-Blizzard deal is primarily about mobile gaming

In an appearance on the The Verge’s Decoder podcast, Xbox boss Phil Spencer spoke extensively about the state of Microsoft’s endeavours in mobile

November 18, 2022

Analysis

Satya Nadella hints at more cross-platform investment so users can 'play everywhere'

CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella commented on their intention to push for cross-platform play and argued in favour of the deal

November 17, 2022

Streaming Singularity

Netflix, Apple, Microsoft and now Samsung are all backing streaming, the inevitable future of gaming

As multi-use mediums such as TVs and mobile phones include more subscription services, what does this mean for consoles?

November 11, 2022

Views Week

Week in Views - What caught our editorial eyes in the last seven days

The PocketGamer.biz team reflect on a week of staggering statistics and feisty financials

November 9, 2022

Acquivision Blizzard

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick on the future of the Microsoft Acquisition

“Being a part of Microsoft will help us better realise our ambitions”

November 7, 2022

A Call Of Duty To Competitors?

Is Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard in trouble?

The biggest deal in gaming history has faced steep criticism from regulators and competitors

October 31, 2022

Mobile Dominance

The world’s top 10 game companies made $126 billion in 2021 from software, with mobile leading the charge

Tencent came out on top with $33 billion, three quarters of which came from mobile

October 20, 2022

Drake Star Report

2022 has seen 976 deals, with Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard topping the charts

Drake Star analyses the gaming markets in its Global Gaming Industry Report

October 19, 2022

News

Microsoft intends to create its own 'next generation game store' for mobile according to CMA filing

In filing a response to the Competition and Markets Authority recommendations, Microsoft has revealed that they intend to create a “Next generation game store” for various platforms including mobile.

October 19, 2022

Microsoft X Activision Blizzard

The storm blows on - CMA still intent on investigating Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The UK regulator doubled down on plans to scrutinise the planned acquisition before approval

October 13, 2022

Subscription Spending

Xbox Game Pass earned almost $3 billion revenue on consoles in 2021

Service more than doubled Nintendo’s subscription earnings for the same period