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The Latest Breaking News from Activision

Activision Blizzard Reports Strong Q2 Results Amid Microsoft Deal

Analysts maintain ratings and price targets as merger extension terms are revealed.

Zenger

US FTC pauses in-house trial for the Microsoft Activision deal

A new report indicates that the FTC will pause its trial against Microsoft's ABK acquisition.

Windows Central

Today’s Cache | Apple tests AI tools; Microsoft looks to close Activision deal; Netflix’s crackdown on password sharing works

News snippets for Apple developing AI tech, Microsoft is pushing to close its $69 billion deal with Activision Blizzard, and Netflix seeing success with its crackdown on password sharing and cheaper subscription options.

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Diablo 4 is Blizzard's fastest-selling game of all time

Die-hard Diablo fans may be grumbling, but the new game is a huge hit that drove Blizzard's biggest financial quarter ever.

PC Gamer

Overwatch League at risk of collapse as teams vote on $114 million exit payment

Activision Blizzard's latest financial report does not point to a bright future for the company's big esports league.

PC Gamer

Blizzard promises "many years" of Diablo 4 story content through expansions

Diablo 4 story content won't end any time soon

GamesRadar

10 million people "experienced" Diablo 4 in June, and none of them are happy right now

Diablo 4's new patch doesn't have a lot of fans

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Microsoft and Activision extend deadline to close $69 billion deal under close regulatory scrutiny

The deadline for Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard has been extended to as the companies seek to close a deal that has been opposed by regulators in the U.S. and the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority

The Independent UK

Despite 3-month delay, the Xbox Activision merger now looks more likely than ever

The deal will now have to pass by October 18

GamesRadar

Activision, Microsoft Extend $69 Billion Merger Deal Into October

"We’re confident in our next steps and that our deal will quickly close,” Activision said in an emailed statement to TheStreet.

The Street

Microsoft extends Activision Blizzard deal closing date to October

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have agreed to extend the closing date of their $69 billion deal to October to accommodate the last stages of regulatory review.

Windows Central

Classic Call of Duty titles on Xbox are experiencing a player resurgence

Classic Call of Duty titles like Modern Warfare 3 and Black Ops 1 are experiencing a revival on Xbox as players flood back now that the older games' servers have been fixed.

Windows Central

'Modern Warfare 3' Will Fix the Most Annoying Thing About Call of Duty

Activision is setting a new precedent for future installments of its venerable shooter series.

Inverse

Activision all-but-confirms Modern Warfare 3 will let players carry over their hard-won loot from its predecessor

The official Call of Duty Twitter posted a "poll" with only one real answer.

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Call of Duty 2023 — Rumors, leaks, and what we know

Call of Duty 2023 is right around the corner, but very little about the title published by Activision has been confirmed as of yet.

TechRadar

Activision may have accidentally confirmed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 this year

Modern Warfare 3 was potentially confirmed by Activision thanks to wording in various DMCA strikes.

GamesRadar

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 allegedly referenced in DMCA strikes

Well, that's that then

Windows Central

Microsoft's Activision deal for Xbox takes another step forward in the UK

Microsoft will no longer be appealing the Activision Blizzard purchase to the CAT in the U.K, getting closer to a deal with the CMA.

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Sony throws in the towel, signs 10 year Call of Duty deal with Microsoft

Sony and Microsoft have reached a “binding agreement” to keep Call of Duty games on PlayStation.

Inverse

Sony Square Enix Rumors Expose the Most Obnoxious Trend in Gaming

In the wake of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard finally (probably?) going through, Sony fans want the company to purchase Square Enix. Here's why that's misguided.

The Guardian - UK

CMA is in danger of securing pyrrhic victory in Call of Duty battle

Regulating Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard could make UK games market international outlier

The Independent UK

Microsoft and UK regulators want more time to work on $69 billion Activision deal

Microsoft and British regulators sought more time from a court Monday as the U.S. tech company uses a rare second chance to overcome opposition to its $69 billion bid for video game maker Activision Blizzard

Zenger

‘Call Of Duty’ Stays In PlayStation Arsenal As Sony, Microsoft Reportedly Strike 10-Year Deal

Sony Group Corp and Microsoft Corporation reached a 10-year agreement to keep “Call of Duty” games on PlayStation consoles

GamesRadar

Classic Call of Duty fans are flooding back to Xbox 360 following surprise server revival

Call of Duty Black Ops 1, 2, and Modern Warfare 3 have all seen a significant boost in player count

The Street

Microsoft Agrees to Keep Activision 'Call of Duty' On PlayStation

"Even after we cross the finish line for this deal’s approval, we will remain focused on ensuring that Call of Duty remains available on more platforms and for more consumers than ever before," said Microsoft president Brad Smith.

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