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Google and Nvidia chime in on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard News Jan 13th, 2023

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

The companies have expressed their concerns in the deal

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard predicted to miss contractual merger deadline News Jan 13th, 2023

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

CMA extends the deadline for Microsoft / Activision-Blizzard investigation News Jan 5th, 2023

CMA extends the deadline for Microsoft / Activision-Blizzard investigation

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

The list of nations approving Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition grows News Jan 4th, 2023

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

Among the approving nations are Brazil, Serbia and Chile

Are the FTC and Microsoft talks at a standstill? News Jan 4th, 2023

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

Microsoft hits back at FTC's Activision-Blizzard block News Dec 23rd, 2022

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'

King leads the pack in Activision-Blizzard's 2022 representation report News Dec 8th, 2022

King leads the pack in Activision-Blizzard's 2022 representation report

Activision-Blizzard’s latest effort to be more transparent reveals information about their representation and diversity in the workplace, with mobile arm King coming out on top

FTC rift signals fresh hope for Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard in America News Dec 5th, 2022

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

FTC rumoured to block Activision-Blizzard acquisition deal News Nov 24th, 2022

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

Phil Spencer says Activision-Blizzard deal is primarily about mobile gaming News Nov 18th, 2022

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

Satya Nadella hints at more cross-platform investment so users can 'play everywhere' News Nov 18th, 2022

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

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