Microsoft Mucks Up FTC cries foul at Microsoft’s 1,900 layoffs with Activision Blizzard merger under threat
October 13, 2023 Mission Accomplished Done deal: Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal approved by UK regulators Video game's biggest deal ever just got approved with Activision Blizzard becoming part of Microsoft for $68.7 billion
October 6, 2023 Acquiblizz Microsoft hopes to close its Activision Blizzard deal as early as October 13 The long-running saga may finally be coming to a close
September 29, 2023 Cloud Gaming 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”
September 22, 2023 Acquiblizz 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
July 13, 2023 Acuiblizz 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
July 12, 2023 Acquiblizz 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
June 30, 2023 Sonic Speculations 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
June 15, 2023 Acquiblizz 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
June 13, 2023 Deal Disruption Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard sued by FTC The Federal Trade Commission aims to block the acquisition sooner rather than later
June 12, 2023 Teaming Up Activision Blizzard piles in to support Microsoft’s CMA appeal UK regulator to face Microsoft and Activision Blizzard together in cloud gaming appeal
June 2, 2023 Week That Was Week in Views - What caught our eyes in the last seven days The Pocketgamer.biz team take their pick of this weeks big news including Apple's latest hardware, Silent Hill's next steps, and Microsoft's appeal against the CMA
June 1, 2023 Acquiblizz Microsoft and the UK's CMA begin their appeal tribunal on July 24 Microsoft hopes to change the CMA’s mind regarding its acquisition of Activision Blizzard
May 19, 2023 China Chimes In China approves Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition Yet another approval counter to the UK’s decision
May 17, 2023 Acquiblizz “It’s really important that we own this decision." The EU responds to the UK CMA’s Microsoft merger comments The EU commission cements its stance on the Activision Blizzard takeover following the UK CMA's mixed messages yesterday
May 17, 2023 Acquiblizz 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?
May 17, 2023 Acquiblizz Electronic Arts boss Andrew Wilson claims Microsoft/Activision Blizzard deal is immaterial to them EA remains Microsoft's "biggest partner and number one publisher on their platform"
May 15, 2023 Acquiblizz The CMA responds to the European Commission’s approval of the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard Deal The group took to Twitter to reaffirm its position regarding the acquisition
May 15, 2023 Acquiblizz 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
May 12, 2023 Regulation The UK CMA place blanket ban on investment between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard It just gets worse. Now the two giants will not even be able to “acquire an interest” in one another
May 2, 2023 A Yes From Ukraine Ukraine grants approval of Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition Ukraine is less concerned about cloud gaming than the European Commission
May 1, 2023 Acquiblizz Is the biggest deal in gaming history dead and what happens next? With the UK's CMA blocking Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, where does that leave the deal and the rest of the industry?
April 26, 2023 Acquiblizz The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority blocks the Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal Microsoft was unable to address the CMA’s concerns regarding how the deal would affect competitors in the cloud gaming space
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 8, 2022 Representation 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
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 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 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