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Sony Won't Share PlayStation 6 With Activision if Microsoft Acquires It
Sony will not provide Activision Blizzard with the technical specs of the PlayStation 6 if the company is acquired by Microsoft, the company's CEO Jim Ryan has assured. Creating future installments of the Call of Duty series for the PS6 would therefore be severely hampered.
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Hubert Sledziewski
June 23, 2023
We Learned How Much Embracer Paid for Lord of the Rings
Embracer Group's financial report revealed the amount for which the Swedish corporation acquired the rights to works from the Lord of the Rings universe.
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Marcin Przała
June 22, 2023
'Eliminate PlayStation': Lawyers Provide Evidence Revealing Microsoft's Intentions
Alleged internal messages sent between Microsoft employees have surfaced, making it clear that the Activision deal is aimed at eliminating PlayStation from the game market.
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Kamil Kleszyk
June 21, 2023
Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Temporarily Blocked by FTC
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have been granted a „temporary restraining order” by a court in the United States. This is to prevent the companies from finalizing their merger prematurely.
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Hubert Sledziewski
June 14, 2023
Microsoft Reportedly Considers Drastic Steps to Get Around CMA's Block on Acti-Blizz Purchase
According to credible rumors, Microsoft has a rather drastic plan B in case the British CMA does not agree to the acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
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Adrian Werner
June 4, 2023
CD Projekt RED Denies Rumors of Sony Taking Over
A well-known industry insider has reported that Sony is planning to acquire Polish studio CD Projekt Red - creators of The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. The developer has commented on the reports.
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Hubert Sledziewski
May 29, 2023
Microsoft Fights Back in UK; Company Appeals CMA's Decision
Microsoft has appealed CMA's decision literally at the last moment. The fight on British soil over the merger with Activision continues.
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Sonia Selerska
May 25, 2023
Microsoft Won Skirmish With Gamers Trying to Block Activision purchase
A group of gamers who see a threat in the merger between Activision and Microsoft have asked a California court to block the deal. The US judiciary rejected the lawsuit.
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Kamil Kleszyk
May 23, 2023
![Another World Power Greenlit Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Merger [UPDATE]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/422347046.jpg)
Another World Power Greenlit Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Merger [UPDATE]
Another major country has agreed to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
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Adrian Werner
May 22, 2023
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Deal Greenlit by European Union; Breakthrough
The European Commission has backed Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, but under certain conditions.
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Jacob Blazewicz
May 16, 2023
Brits Want to Make Sure Microsoft Doesn't Get Activision
Britain's Competition and Markets Authority has issued a regulation on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The agency wants to make sure the companies don't try to force the deal.
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Jacob Blazewicz
May 12, 2023
Microsoft Brings Out Big Guns to Salvage the Activision Deal
Microsoft is not giving up on the Activision deal. After the UK blocked the merger, the corporation is reaching out for help from a lawyer experienced in similar cases.
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Adam Celarek
May 9, 2023
Decent Call of Duty on Nintendo Switch? Brits Express Doubt
Microsoft assured that after the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Call of Duty games will come to Nintendo Switch. The British have doubts about this idea.
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Jacob Blazewicz
April 28, 2023
Microsoft's Activision Takeover Blocked by UK
The UK's Consumer Protection Authority has issued a statement, blocking the merger process between Microsoft and Activision.
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Sonia Selerska
April 26, 2023
![Another Billion-dollar Takeover Has Become a Fact [UPDATE]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/419326276.jpg)
Another Billion-dollar Takeover Has Become a Fact [UPDATE]
According to the latest reports, Rovio Entertainment, creators of the Angry Birds series, will most likely be acquired by Sega.
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Kamil Kleszyk
April 17, 2023
![Sony Disappointed by CMA's 'Irrational' Attitude Towards Microsoft [UPDATE]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/418514018.jpg)
Sony Disappointed by CMA's 'Irrational' Attitude Towards Microsoft [UPDATE]
Sony says the British regulator is liable to accept the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard because its opinion is based on faulty data.
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Hubert Sledziewski
April 7, 2023
Atari is Doing Better Than You Might Think - It Just Bought System Shock Remake Devs
Atari has acquired Nightdive Studios, a team known for games such as Turok Remastered, Blood: Fresh Supply, PowerSlave Exhumed and the upcoming System Shock remake.
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Adrian Werner
March 26, 2023
Microsoft Refutes Redfall Accusations: 'We Didn't Pull Any Games From PlayStation'
Following recent reports that Microsoft was said to have ordered the cancellation of the PlayStation version of Redfall, representatives of the Redmond giant have decided to make an official announcement.
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Kamil Kleszyk
March 26, 2023
![Microsoft Made a Big Move in Activision Blizzard Deal [Update]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/417365854.jpg)
Microsoft Made a Big Move in Activision Blizzard Deal [Update]
The finalization of Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard is closer than ever. This is evidenced by a statement released by the UK Competition and Markets Authority.
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Kamil Kleszyk
March 24, 2023
Microsoft: 10 Years is Enough for Sony to Make Its Own Call of Duty
Microsoft's response to the UK's consumer protection authority said that 10 years is enough for Sony to develop its own alternative to Call of Duty.
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Agnes Adamus
March 22, 2023