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Microsoft and Sony agree to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation
Xbox chief Phil Spencer says Microsoft and Sony have signed a "binding agreement" to keep the Call of Duty franchise on PlayStation consoles.
Appeals court rejects the FTC’s last-ditch attempt to stop Microsoft from buying Activision
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard can close their merger as early as Saturday.
Engadget Podcast: Microsoft gets closer to buying Activision Blizzard
It looks like Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard is trucking along, following a court rejection of the FTC’s injunction attempt.
UK competition regulator extends Microsoft-Activision investigation by six weeks
The Competition and Markets Authority has until August 29th to consider Microsoft's submissions.
FTC appeals ruling that would have let Microsoft’s Activision takeover move forward
The Federal Trade Commission isn't giving up on its attempt to halt Microsoft's pending $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard. The agency has appealed Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley's denial of its request for a preliminary injunction to temporarily stop the deal from going through.
Microsoft and UK regulators agree to pause legal fight to negotiate Activision acquisition
On Tuesday, Microsoft and the United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority said they would take a break from their legal battle to negotiate a compromise that could allow the deal to move forward.
Microsoft's Activision acquisition moves ahead as judge rejects FTC injunction request
A judge has rejected the Federal Trade Commission's attempt to block Microsoft from buying Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. The companies may try to close the merger in the coming days, despite opposition from UK and US regulators.
'Diablo IV' and other Blizzard games were down on Sunday due to a DDoS attack
If you had hoped to play Diablo IV this weekend, it appears someone is intent on ruining those plans.
Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger temporarily blocked by US judge
A US federal judge has issued an order that temporarily blocks the companies from finalizing their $68.7 billion deal while waiting for the court to decide on the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction.
FTC files injunction to block Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard
The FTC is looking for an injunction to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Summer Game Fest 2023: How to watch and what to expect
Summer Game Fest kicks off June 8th — here's how to watch and what you're likely to see.
‘Diablo IV’ review: A mechanically perfect romp through a shallow world
Diablo IV has a lot to offer for both fans and newcomers, but a deep and engaging world for players to explore is not one of the game's strengths.
‘Gears 5’ is the first Xbox-exclusive to come to GeForce Now
'Gears 5' is available to GeForce Now players, with more Microsoft-owned titles coming later this month.
BlizzCon returns as an in-person event later this year
This November, Blizzard will host an in-person BlizzCon for the first time since 2019.
The EU approves Microsoft's $68.7 billion Activision Blizzard takeover
The European Union has approved Microsoft's proposed $68.7 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard. Regulators said that Microsoft's commitments to offer Activision games on third-party cloud gaming services 'fully address' their competition concerns.
Microsoft inks another cloud gaming deal after the UK blocked its Activision takeover
Microsoft is hoping that a 10-year deal with another cloud gaming company will help convince EU regulators to approve its Activision Blizzard takeover.
UK regulator blocks Microsoft's Activision Blizzard merger over cloud concerns
Regulators say the deal would hand Microsoft the bulk of the cloud gaming market.
Activision Blizzard settles DOJ lawsuit over eSports wage suppression
The US Department of Justice has reportedly settled a lawsuit it filed Monday with Activision Blizzard over suppressed eSports wages. The case, filed in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, focuses on a rule that required independently owned teams to effectively pay double if they passed a soft salary cap.
NLRB says Activision Blizzard illegally surveilled employees during a walkout
The labor agency has “found merit with several elements of the unfair labor practice charges filed by the Communications Workers of America (CWA)” on behalf of the company’s workers.
UK watchdog no longer thinks Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard merger is a threat to console competition (updated)
UK regulators say Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard won't harm competition in consoles, but cloud gaming is still an issue.