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Microsoft's Xbox boss Phil Spencer sticks to Call of Duty non exclusivity promise News Oct 26th, 2023

Microsoft's Xbox boss Phil Spencer sticks to Call of Duty non exclusivity promise

"We have no goal of somehow trying to use Call of Duty to get you to buy an Xbox console."

Microsoft's mobile mishaps: Why the Activision Blizzard deal had to happen Feature Oct 13th, 2023

Microsoft's mobile mishaps: Why the Activision Blizzard deal had to happen

The tech giant has had a troubled history on mobile. Could gaming's biggest ever deal finally put right their wrongs?

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard: The complete timeline List Oct 13th, 2023

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard: The complete timeline

From inception to lawsuits - how has the biggest deal in gaming history progressed?

Microsoft hopes to close its Activision Blizzard deal as early as October 13 News Oct 6th, 2023

Microsoft hopes to close its Activision Blizzard deal as early as October 13

The long-running saga may finally be coming to a close

Ubisoft predicts a Netflix-style boom for cloud gaming News Sep 29th, 2023

Ubisoft predicts a Netflix-style boom for cloud gaming

“We strongly believe in the next five to 10 years, many games will be streamed and will also be produced in the cloud”

The CMA gives Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard its provisional approval News Sep 22nd, 2023

The CMA gives Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard its provisional approval

The UK's competition watchdog has long been the largest remaining hurdle in the deal's way

Microsoft’s Phil Spencer stresses the importance of mobile in Xbox’s future success News Aug 24th, 2023

Microsoft’s Phil Spencer stresses the importance of mobile in Xbox’s future success

The Xbox boss claims that Xbox needs mobile presence to thrive

Activision Blizzard's Bobby Kottick clarifies his company's position in the latest deal twist News Aug 22nd, 2023

Activision Blizzard's Bobby Kottick clarifies his company's position in the latest deal twist

With Microsoft cutting their cloud gaming titles adrift, what does that mean for Activision Blizzard?

FTC to appeal against the judge’s decision in Microsoft case News Jul 13th, 2023

FTC to appeal against the judge’s decision in Microsoft case

A San Francisco judge denied the regulatory body’s preliminary injunction against Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard

California judge denies the FTC’s preliminary injunction against Microsoft News Jul 12th, 2023

California judge denies the FTC’s preliminary injunction against Microsoft

The FTC’s attempts to scupper Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard have hit a roadblock

Sony claims CMA narrowing scope of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard is “irrational” News Apr 6th, 2023

Sony claims CMA narrowing scope of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard is “irrational”

The tech giant has been one of the deal’s biggest opponents

EU Commission argues against FTC lawsuit to halt Activision-Blizzard deal News Dec 13th, 2022

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

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