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The Latest Breaking News from Activision Blizzard

UK regulator U-turns on Activision acquisition, takes Microsoft's side on Call of Duty

Activision rejoices, saying "Sony’s campaign to protect its dominance by blocking our merger can’t overcome the facts".

PC Gamer

UK watchdog softens position on Microsoft Activision deal

British antitrust regulators scrutinizing Microsoft’s blockbuster purchase of videogame maker Activision Blizzard have dropped concerns that the deal would hurt the console gaming market

The Independent UK

UK regulator narrows concerns on Microsoft's Activision deal for Xbox

The regulator in the UK is no longer concerned about console gaming when considering Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard.

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US senator slams Sony's "monopoly" on Japanese games, gets slammed right back

Nintendo fans might have something to say about that

GamesRadar

Diablo 4 Ashava boss guide: How to beat and spawn location

Here's everything you need to know about the Diablo 4 world boss, Ashava the Pestilent.

Windows Central

The "Gamers Lawsuit" against Microsoft has been dismissed

The complaint reportedly does "not plausibly" allege anticompetitive effects

GamesRadar

Microsoft’s mobile Xbox Store could mean cheaper games on your iPhone

Microsoft's planned mobile Xbox Game Store could see some apps and games get cheaper as it wouldn't split its revenue.

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An Xbox App Store Has More to Offer iPhones Than Just Game Pass

Microsoft is prepping an app store for iOS and Android that could change how you game on smartphones in a way we've never seen before.

Inverse

Microsoft wants to put an Xbox app store on your phone

With a bit of help from EU lawmakers it may become possible to play Xbox and third-party content on any screen, threatening Apple and Google’s dominance of app stores

Evening Standard

Diablo 4 open beta: 8 tips to make the most of your time this weekend

Diablo 4 will grant players access to all five classes in an open beta period this weekend, so be sure to take advantage ahead of its release

Daily Mirror

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer talks 'huge opportunity' for Xbox mobile store, which may arrive in 2024

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has offered additional comments on the opportunity Microsoft has coming up in mobile gaming.

Windows Central

Best Diablo 4 class builds: Rogue, Druid, Necromancer, Sorcerer, and Barbarian

Looking for the best Diablo 4 builds to use for each class? We've got you covered.

Windows Central

Diablo 4 open beta: start time, preload and how to access on Xbox, PS5 and PC

The Diablo 4 open beta will give players chance to get hands-on with Activision Blizzard's highly anticipated hack-and-slasher

Daily Mirror

Microsoft seeks EU nod for Activision Blizzard bid

BRUSSELS: Microsoft said on Friday that it has offered formal commitments to the EU in its bid to persuade the bloc to approve its $69-billion takeover of the video game giant Activision Blizzard.

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The Independent UK

Microsoft inks Xbox game deal with Boosteroid cloud service

Microsoft has struck a deal to make Xbox PC video games available on the Boosteroid cloud gaming platform

USA Today Sports Media Group

Microsoft is promoting the Activision Blizzard deal in ads now

Microsoft’s latest efforts at courting positive opinion for the Xbox Activision deal include running at least one print ad promoting it

The Guardian - UK

Pushing Buttons: Is the Olympics getting video games all wrong?

What should be a victory for esports has brought criticism from competitive gamers, as the genre’s biggest names are left out of competition

Zenger

Federal Trade Commission Attempting A Lawsuit Against Microsoft Over Antitrust Issues

PlayStation owner Sony Group Corp has been vocal in its attempt to block rival Microsoft Corporation buying Activision Blizzard.

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UK regulator thinks Call of Duty on Switch is an empty promise

Microsoft promised Call of Duty on Switch for 10 years if the Activision Blizzard deal goes through, but U.K. regulators aren’t convinced

USA Today Sports Media Group

‘Xbox will exist’ with or without Activision Blizzard, says Phil Spencer

The acquisition isn't 'some linchpin' to Microsoft's long-term strategy.

France 24

Microsoft lobbies EU to approve Activision Blizzard deal

Microsoft is lobbying European regulators to approve its $69 billion takeover bid for video game giant Activision Blizzard. To allay concerns about competition, it's agreed to let Nintendo and Nvidia users access some of its titles. But there are still plenty of roadblocks for what could be the tech industry's…

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Microsoft refuses to sell Call of Duty or parts of Activision Blizzard

Microsoft president Brad Smith said it isn’t feasible for Xbox to sell Call of Duty or parts of Activision in response to UK regulators

Inverse

Microsoft Doubles Down on Not Letting Call of Duty Go

Confidence is key for Microsoft in anticipation on EU ruling over proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Microsoft forms deal with Nvidia, bringing Xbox’s PC games to GeForce Now

Phil Spencer says Xbox remains " committed to bringing more games to more people" no matter how they play.

The Independent UK

Microsoft makes case for Activision merger amid EU scrutiny

Microsoft’s Xbox video game division has announced new partnerships with Nintendo and chipmaker Nvidia

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