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Microsoft acquiring Sega? Rumours get extinguished by COO Shuji Utsumi News Jun 30th, 2023

Microsoft acquiring Sega? Rumours get extinguished by COO Shuji Utsumi

The Federal Trade Commission’s suit against Microsoft reveals notions of acquiring Sega… Which went precisely nowhere

A US judge has blocked Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard News Jun 15th, 2023

A US judge has blocked Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Despite being approved around the world, the biggest acquisition in gaming history still faces significant hurdles

Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard sued by FTC News Jun 13th, 2023

Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard sued by FTC

The Federal Trade Commission aims to block the acquisition sooner rather than later

Could Microsoft pull off a 'Mexit' and quit the UK after Aquiblizz blocks? News May 17th, 2023

Could Microsoft pull off a 'Mexit' and quit the UK after Aquiblizz blocks?

It's not impossible. Microsoft could pull prohibited games out of the UK to close the Activision Blizzard deal. But what would that mean and how likely is it to happen?

Approved: The EU gives Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard the go ahead News May 15th, 2023

Approved: The EU gives Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard the go ahead

The EU’s decision puts it at odds with the UK and USA

Microsoft prepares to appeal against the CMA’s Activision Blizzard ruling News May 9th, 2023

Microsoft prepares to appeal against the CMA’s Activision Blizzard ruling

The UK group blocked the biggest acquisition in gaming history last month

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”

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