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The Latest Breaking News from Activision Blizzard

Activision Blizzard calls UK ‘closed for business’ after Microsoft takeover veto

Competition and Markets Authority blocks what would have been biggest acquisition in gaming history

The Guardian - UK

U.K. regulators to block Microsoft's $69 billion deal for Activision

This would be the largest gaming merger of all time.

Axios

UK blocks Microsoft's Activision deal over competition fears

British regulators have blocked Microsoft’s $69 billion deal to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard over worries that it would stifle competition in the cloud gaming market

The Independent UK

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UK authority blocks Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard

The CMA officially strikes down the deal

GamesRadar

Xbox's Activision Blizzard deal has been blocked by the UK, Microsoft to appeal

Microsoft's bid to acquire Activision Blizzard has fallen at the final hurdle, with the CMA in the United Kingdom blocking the deal.

Windows Central

Overwatch 2's characters are great but suffer from a big flaw

Overwatch 2 owes its lasting appeal to its expressive and distinctive characters and some of them deserve better.

TechRadar

Microsoft reportedly plans to close Activision deal despite FTC lawsuit

A new report suggests Microsoft is planning to close its Activision deal despite FTC interference.

Windows Central

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Crash Team Rumble has serious potential, but its price might be its undoing

Crash Team Rumble is surprisingly great fun, but its price tag could stop it from flourishing.

TechRadar

Sega of America workers form union

Sega employees in the U.S. are unionizing, spurred on by a desire for better pay and benefits.

Windows Central

World of Warcraft producer says Blizzard is bleeding talent because "someone in power doesn't listen"

Blizzard devs say the return-to-office policy is driving away the people who made Dragonflight great

GamesRadar

Diablo 4 Server Slam beta: Download, start time and date, rewards, and more

Diablo 4's Server Slam beta gives fans one final chance to dive in before release.

Windows Central

Diablo 4 Server Slam: start times, preload and rewards for the open beta

Activision Blizzard has confirmed that there's one final Diablo 4 beta on the way and here's what you need to know.

Daily Mirror

New Diablo 4 beta teased by Activision Blizzard ahead of developer update stream

Despite stating that the previous Diablo 4 beta test period would be its last, Activision Blizzard has been teasing fans otherwise on Twitter

Daily Mirror

Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition approved by another country

South Africa recommends its tribunal approve the merger

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Windows Central

Microsoft's Activision Blizzard purchase mostly approved by one more country

South Africa has almost approved Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard, bringing the massive Xbox deal closer to completion.

Daily Mirror

Diablo 4 endgame content is supposed to make you suffer, says game director

Diablo 4 game director interview: endgame content is “not designed to be fair”

PC Gamer

Call of Duty dips into 'pay-to-win' with $12 bundle that gives you actual gameplay advantages

A new premium operator comes with special "DMZ boosts."

PC Gamer

It's just getting silly now: Microsoft inks 10-year deal to bring Activision games to a UK mobile phone network

I'm not convinced Microsoft itself knows what that means.

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Phil Spencer makes yet another 10-year pledge for Xbox Cloud Gaming

Xbox has committed to providing its cloud gaming to a UK cell phone carrier EE. This marks its fifth 10-year deal announced during the Activision Blizzard acquisition talks.

PC Gamer

Call of Duty's next season might actually make everyone happy

Season 3 is a big one for both Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2.

PC Gamer

One of the most influential FPS games inspired the new map in Overwatch 2 season 4

The underwater map has giant fish, jump pads, and death pits.

Windows Central

Overwatch 2 Season 4: Release date, patch notes, Battle Pass, Mythic skin, and everything new

Overwatch 2 Season 4 is here, and we're here with a look at everything it has in store.

Android Central

VR will never replace traditional gaming, and that's perfectly fine

There are more ways to play games than ever, and unique experiences like VR perfectly complement consoles and smartphones rather than act as replacements.

Windows Central

Overwatch 2's Lifeweaver and the Life Grip ability debate: Is it fair?

The uniquely controversial nature of Lifeweaver's Life Grip ability in Overwatch 2.

Windows Central

All Overwatch 2 heroes: Season 3 tier list, characters, abilities, tips, and tricks

Here's a handy guide for each of Overwatch 2's heroes that includes abilities, tips, and more.

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