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Disney Could Become a Gamedev Giant; Executives Urge CEO to Acquire Big Publisher
According to new rumors, Disney executives are expected to press the CEO on the issue of expanding the corporation's operations in the video game category. An acquisition of one of the big publishers is said to be considered.
video games
Adrian Werner
October 11, 2023
Microsoft Trusts in Activision Blizzard Acquisition; Deal May be Signed on Unlucky Day
A historic merger may soon become a reality. Microsoft still has to wait for a decision from the British, but according to rumors, the company has already set an interesting date for the Activision Blizzard acquisition.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
October 6, 2023
Microsoft and Activision One Step Closer to Merger; Bobby Kotick Speaks of 'Important Milestone'
The British CMA has given preliminary approval to Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard. This is an important step toward finalizing the acquisition, as Bobby Kotick stressed.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
September 22, 2023
Microsoft Considered Buying Nintendo and Valve; Phil Spencer Held Preliminary Talks
The latest documents examined by the Federal Trade Commission show that Microsoft once made some moves to acquire giants such as Nintendo and Valve.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
September 19, 2023
Borderlands Devs May get Sold
Embracer Group is said to be considering sale of Gearbox Entertainment, the developers of the Borderlands series. In addition, there have been layoffs at another studio due to the Swedish giant's restructuring.
video games
Zuzanna Domeradzka
September 11, 2023
SEGA Finalized Angry Birds Dev Acquisition
Several months after SEGA announced it's desire to buy Rovio Entertainment, the deal has been finalized.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
August 18, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 Devs Say No to Industry Giants; Takeover Refused
Baldur's Gate 3 enjoys increasing popularity among gamers. However, the game's development cycle was by no means straightforward, and the very independence of the developers guaranteed - as mentioned by the owner and CEO of Larian Studios.
video games
Maciej Gaffke
August 6, 2023
Techland Acquired; We Explain What League Tencent is Playing in
Techland is just the tip of the iceberg. Tencent has been investing in the game industry for years and owns many well-known developers (and even publishers).
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
July 24, 2023
'New Chapter' in Techland's History - Chinese Tencent Acquires the Company
Tencent has bought a majority stake in Techland. Pawel Marchewka, who remains the studio's CEO, assures that the Chinese giant will enable the company to „kick things into high gear.”.
video games
Zuzanna Domeradzka
July 24, 2023
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Extend Merger Finalization Deadline
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have agreed to delay the merger. A new deadline has been given for it to be finalized. The extra time will be used to convince the UK's CMA.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
July 19, 2023
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FTC Doesn't Let Up [Update: Supreme Court Involved]
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is not giving up and is appealing the ruling favoring Microsoft. In the meantime, Internet users have stormed the authority's Wikipedia page.
video games
Maciej Gaffke
July 18, 2023
Star Citizen Devs Grow in Power; Already One of Largest Indie Studios
Cloud Imperium Games, the developers of Star Citizen, have announced the acquisition of Canadian Turbulent. The merger will make the developers a real powerhouse among independent studios. With this make the game that has been in development for over a decade finally complete?
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
July 16, 2023
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Microsoft Takes on UK's CMA Again [Update: CMA Extends Decision Period]
The merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard is close to being finalized. After winning in the United States, the Redmond giant will refocus on the UK and try to allay CMA's concerns.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
July 14, 2023
Here's What Games and Studios Microsoft Will Acquire Together With Activision
Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard is a huge deal that has the potential to change a lot in the gaming market. The number of developers working on games for the former company will triple as a result.
video games
Adrian Werner
July 12, 2023
Microsoft Wins in U.S.; Activision Blizzard Acquisition Almost Certain
Microsoft has won the court battle with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Thus, nothing now stands in the way of its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
July 12, 2023
Sony Revealed at How Much it Values Call of Duty
Confidential Sony documents have seen the light of day, from which we learn, among other things, how much the Call of Duty franchise is worth to the corporation. Now it's no suprize why the Japanese do not want to allow the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
June 29, 2023
Microsoft's Astounding Shopping List Includes Sega, Paradox and IO Interactive
Thanks to court documents, we learned the list of studios that Microsoft wanted to acquire. It included teams such as Bungie, Bohemia Interactive, IO Interactive and 11 bit studios. Publishers such as Sega and Paradox Interactive were also considered for buyout.
video games
Adrian Werner
June 27, 2023
Phil Spencer Made a Solemn Vow About Call of Duty on PlayStation
Xbox boss Phil Spencer made a promise to the court that Call of Duty would continue to be released on Sony's consoles. However, the way he worded his pledge may be questionable.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
June 26, 2023
Microsoft Bought Bethesda Because it Feared Starfield Would be a PS5 Exclusive
During a hearing in the US, Microsoft's Phil Spencer said that the company acquired Bethesda Softworks (and ZeniMax Media as a whole), among other things, because it was concerned that Sony would buy temporary exclusivity on Starfield.
video games
Adrian Werner
June 25, 2023
Jim Ryan's Private Email Suggests Sony is Not Worried About Losing Call of Duty
A very interesting thread has emerged in the hearing on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Jim Ryan's disclosed private correspondence suggests that Sony isn't afraid of losing Call of Duty at all.
video games
Agnes Adamus
June 25, 2023