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The Latest Breaking News from Activision Blizzard

Pushing Buttons: What the biggest deal in games history means for Call of Duty, Overwatch and more

After months of legal and regulatory wrangling, the $69bn merger is done – and could change the future of the industry

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft's Activision Deal Reveals the Worst Thing About Gaming Culture

Microsoft capped off its acquisition of Activision Blizzard with a bizarre trailer, but the merger isn't one worth admiring.

Inverse

LinkedIn cuts more than 600 workers, about 3% of workforce

LinkedIn said Monday it is laying off hundreds of workers

The Independent UK

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Microsoft spent two years trying to buy Activision Blizzard. For Xbox CEO, that was the easy part

After two years co-piloting the biggest acquisition in video game history past an onslaught of challenges, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer now moves on to his next quest: making Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard worth the hassle

The Independent UK

Investor's Dilemma: Should You Buy Microsoft (MSFT) Stock This Week?

With British competition regulators initially blocking Microsoft's (MSFT) acquisition of Activision Blizzard, is it a favorable time to consider investing in MSFT, given the recent approval for the major gaming deal? Let's find out….

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Microsoft completes its $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition

Microsoft completed its $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition, over 18 months after first announcing the deal

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OPINION - Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard gets approval - Tech and Science Daily podcast

Microsoft's $69 billion Activision Blizzard merger looks set to go through - after UK regulators gave clearance to gaming's biggest ever takeover deal.

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US denies Iran access to $6 billion fund from prisoner swap deal

Following Hamas's attack on Israel, the US and Qatar have agreed to temporarily prevent Iran from tapping the $6 billion fund that was transferred to it as part of last month's prisoner swap deal. We take a closer look. In the EU, member states are to vote on the use…

France 24

JP Morgan CEO warns world may be facing most dangerous time in decades – business live

Jamie Dimon says war in Ukraine compounded by last week’s attacks on Israel may have far-reaching impacts on energy and food markets, global trade, and geopolitical relationships

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft completes $69bn deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard

Completion of sale follows regulator’s decision to allow it after competition concerns were addressed

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft’s bid for Activision gets UK approval. It removes the last hurdle to the gaming deal

Microsoft’s purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard has won final approval from Britain’s competition watchdog

The Independent UK

Microsoft’s AI Chip Innovation And Expanding Gaming Presence With Activision Blizzard Acquisition.

Microsoft Corporation is making significant strides in both the artificial intelligence and gaming sectors.

Zenger

Call of Duty games could arrive on Game Pass next year if Microsoft deal closes

The franchise’s developer says it will start adding games to the subscription service if the UK lets it join the Microsoft family

Evening Standard

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly lower after Wall St has its worst week in 6 months

Shares in Asia are mostly lower, with only Tokyo advancing, after Wall Street wheezed to more losses with its worst week in six months

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Microsoft's revamped $69 billion deal for Activision gets closer to UK approval

British competition regulators has signaled that Microsoft’s restructured $69 billion deal to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard is likely to receive antitrust approval

The Guardian - UK

UK recession risk mounts as business falters; mortgage lenders cut rates – as it happened

Business activity shrinks at fastest pace since financial crisis excluding Covid months; some fixed five-year mortgage rates dip below 5%

The Guardian - UK

UK set to clear Microsoft’s deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard

The $69bn acquisition is expected to go ahead as revised proposal addresses regulator’s concerns

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2 Leading Tech Stocks to Watch as AI Disrupts Gaming

The video game market could be changed for the better with the rise of innovative new tech, and companies like Microsoft and Take-Two Interactive Software are set to lead the AI revolution in gaming.

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Windows Central

These massive new Samsung gaming monitors take things to another level

If you want more screen real estate without crowding your desk with multiple monitors, Samsung's latest Odyssey Neo G9 may be the 57-inch curved beast of your dreams.

TechRadar

Xbox boss Phil Spencer says mobile is important for audience growth

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has discussed the ongoing Activision Blizzard deal, saying that the acquisition is about "mobile capability."

Game Pass is coming to GeForce Now, and by now we mean Thursday

Microsoft is bringing PC Game Pass to NVIDIA's streaming service, and that's good news for big rigs

Inverse

Microsoft May Have Just Saved Ubisoft’s Game Pass Competitor

Microsoft gives Ubisoft a big win in a new deal that aims to appease the CMA's biggest worries about an Activision Blizzard acquisition.

Windows Central

PC Game Pass titles will be added to NVIDIA GeForce Now this week

PC Game Pass titles will be added to NVIDIA GeForce Now this week. First-party titles and third-party games from PC Game Pass will become accessible through NVIDIA's game streaming services.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft's Revised Acquisition Plan Could See Activision Cloud Gaming Go to Ubisoft

In its latest move meant to accelerate regulatory green-light, Microsoft has sold cloud gaming rights for its Activision game portfolio to Ubisoft Plus.

TechRadar

UPDATE: Bobby Kotick confirms Activision Blizzard streaming rights are to be sold to Ubisoft to counter monopoly concerns

In an effort to appease the UK mergers regulator, Microsoft has offered to sell streaming rights for Activision Blizzard games to Ubisoft.

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