‘Diablo IV’ review: A mechanically perfect romp through a shallow worldThe scale of “Diablo IV” often works against its goals. By I. Bonifacic, 05.30.2023
‘Gears 5’ is the first Xbox-exclusive to come to GeForce NowIt'll be joined by more Microsoft-owned titles later this month.By D. Cooper, 05.18.2023
BlizzCon returns as an in-person event later this yearThe convention is returning at a turbulent time for Blizzard.By K. Holt, 05.17.2023
The EU approves Microsoft's $68.7 billion Activision Blizzard takeoverThe deal still faces an uphill battle in the US and the UK, though.By K. Holt, 05.15.2023
Microsoft inks another cloud gaming deal after the UK blocked its Activision takeoverThe agreement with Nware is similar to those it struck with the likes of NVIDIA.By K. Holt, 04.28.2023
UK regulator blocks Microsoft's Activision Blizzard merger over cloud concernsRegulators there say it'll hand Microsoft too much power. By D. Cooper, 04.26.2023
Activision Blizzard settles DOJ lawsuit over eSports wage suppressionThe company allegedly deployed a salary cap for independently owned teams.By W. Shanklin, 04.03.2023
NLRB says Activision Blizzard illegally surveilled employees during a walkoutIt found merit in the unfair labor practice charges filed by the Communications Workers of America.By M. Moon, 04.01.2023
UK watchdog no longer thinks Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard merger is a threat to console competition (updated)Cloud gaming is still a concern, however.By J. Fingas, 03.24.2023
'Diablo IV' beta preview: More polished and even more satisfyingAnd ready to suck up your weekends.By I. Bonifacic, 03.24.2023
Xbox head says Microsoft's mobile game store could arrive next yearPhil Spencer says the move is dependent on Activision acquisition approval.By I. Bonifacic, 03.20.2023
Blizzard is working to shorten Diablo IV beta queue times"We are aware that some have experienced longer than expected wait times."By I. Bonifacic, 03.18.2023
Sony's concerned Call of Duty will be worse on PlayStation if Microsoft buys ActivisionMicrosoft and Sony continue to duke it out over the proposed merger.By K. Holt, 03.08.2023
'Call of Duty: Mobile' will likely be phased out in favor of 'Warzone Mobile''Warzone Mobile' is expected to arrive later this year.By K. Holt, 03.08.2023
Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard purchase will reportedly be approved by the EUThe company’s licensing offers to competitors reportedly helped it clear the obstacle.By W. Shanklin, 03.02.2023
Activision accused of illegally firing game testers who opposed a return to officeA major union says Activision retaliated against outspoken workers.By J. Fingas, 03.01.2023
Microsoft is putting Xbox games on GeForce Now in an attempt to win over regulatorsIf the Activision Blizzard acquisition goes through, Call of Duty games will come to NVIDIA's streaming service too.By K. Holt, 02.21.2023
‘Diablo IV’ open beta begins on March 24thPre-order customers will get early access to the preview.By I. Bonifacic, 02.18.2023
Activision wants Blizzard employees to return to the office in JulyThe publisher is adopting a hybrid work policy amid ongoing tensions at the studio. By I. Bonifacic, 02.15.2023
Activision Blizzard will pay $35 million to settle SEC charges over its handling of complaintsThe agency had also accused the company of violating a whistleblower protection rule.By K. Holt, 02.03.2023