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BIG Stories of 2022 - How the massive Microsoft/Activision-Blizzard gaming acquisition came under fire Feature Dec 31st, 2022

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

"The FTC is facing an uphill battle." Lifestreet CEO Levi Matkins talks Activision-Blizzard lawsuit Feature Dec 14th, 2022

"The FTC is facing an uphill battle." Lifestreet CEO Levi Matkins talks Activision-Blizzard lawsuit

With the FTC attempting to block the Activision-Blizzard acquisition deal with a lawsuit, our experts ponder what could happen next

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

FTC vote to sue to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard News Dec 9th, 2022

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

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

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

FTC plans to regulate "deceptive" ads that target children’s insecurities News Oct 20th, 2022

FTC plans to regulate "deceptive" ads that target children’s insecurities

Young people aged 13 to 18 now spend 8.5 hours per day on their devices

as Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony will now require developers to disclose loot box odds News Aug 8th, 2019

Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony will now require developers to disclose loot box odds

Agreement has been made for odds to be shown by the end of 2020

US Senators urge FTC to investigate ‘manipulative marketing practices by apps designed for children’ News Nov 14th, 2018

US Senators urge FTC to investigate ‘manipulative marketing practices by apps designed for children’

Also described as “unfair and deceptive”

as InMobi fined $1 million for tracking children's location without consent News Jun 23rd, 2016

InMobi fined $1 million for tracking children's location without consent

FTC punishes Singapore ad firm for breach of COPPA

Machinima settles FTC charges of "deceptive conduct" over paid YouTube reviews News Sep 3rd, 2015

Machinima settles FTC charges of "deceptive conduct" over paid YouTube reviews

Undisclosed promotional videos reached over 30 million views

2014 in Review: Mavens on Flappy Bird, fetishisation of the underdog, regulation, end of the gold rush, and moving beyond mobile Mobile Mavens Dec 22nd, 2014

2014 in Review: Mavens on Flappy Bird, fetishisation of the underdog, regulation, end of the gold rush, and moving beyond mobile

Future trends from the remembrance of things past

Following TinyCo's COPPA $300,000 fine, AgeCheq sees demand surge News Sep 24th, 2014

Following TinyCo's COPPA $300,000 fine, AgeCheq sees demand surge

Leave those kids alone

FTC forces Google to refund up to $19 million in US over kids' mis-use of IAPs News Sep 5th, 2014

FTC forces Google to refund up to $19 million in US over kids' mis-use of IAPs

Show me the money

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