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Microsoft gets more time from UK to plead case to buy video game maker Activision

British antitrust regulators have extended their deadline to issue a final order blocking Microsoft’s $69 billion plan to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard

The Independent UK

FTC loses last-ditch shot at appealing Microsoft Activision Blizzard case, clearing the way for the deal to close in the US

A US court won't halt Microsoft's acquisition

GamesRadar

Making Call of Duty a Battle.net exclusive was apparently a 'resounding failure'

So argues Microsoft's team of lawyers, but Battle.net's lack of growth during CoD's exclusivity might've been more of a Blizzard problem.

PC Gamer

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FTC appeals court ruling on Microsoft-Activision deal

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission asked a California judge to temporarily block Microsoft Corp. from closing its $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc. while the agency appeals her ruling greenlighting the deal.

Tribune News Service

The FTC is now trying to delay the Activision deal in a new way as Microsoft pushes to close it

Not unlike game studios, the FTC wants to delay this until it can potentially sort it out

GamesRadar

Explosive Exchange: FTC Chair faces off against hostile US Congress over Microsoft-Activision merger

The tax-payer funded U.S. FTC hasn't had much luck recently. FTC Chair Lina Khan was accused of "intentionally" taking cases it knew it would lose in a fraught hearing at the U.S. House of Representatives. Watch the clips here.

Windows Central

Microsoft News: FTC Probes Open AI's ChatGPT And Appeals Activision Ruling

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating the ChatGPT artificial intelligence system of OpenAI, whose biggest investor is Microsoft.

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Will Microsoft be able to close $69bn deal for Activision Blizzard?

Appeal by competition watchdog in US is latest twist in complex saga involving trio of regulators

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft “disappointed” as FTC appeals recent loss in Activision Blizzard case

The legal ramblings continue

GamesRadar

'Fight like a hero' with the new Call of Duty and The Boys crossover

Three superheroes from The Boys are joining Call of Duty: Warzone 2 as new operators in a surprise crossover.

TechRadar

Xbox deal could be closing soon, Activision Blizzard to leave Stock Exchange

The Call of Duty and Candy Crush publisher is expected to leave the NASDAQ-100 stock index on July 17.

Windows Central

Microsoft vs FTC: FTC to appeal Microsoft Activision decision (UPDATE)

The FTC has appealed the decision of Judge Corley on the matter of the Microsoft acquisition of Activision

Windows Central

Call of Duty: Warzone 2 is adding literal superpowers for a limited time

The Boys (actually, The Seven) are coming to Warzone and Modern Warfare 2.

PC Gamer

With Microsoft Victory, Courts Go On Epic Killstreak Against FTC Antitrust Agenda

The gaming market remains competitive with a wide variety of options.

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Inverse

Call of Duty Is About to Get a Whole Lot Better

The Call of Duty series has drawn criticism in recent years, and new leadership could be exactly what the series needs.

Tom’s Guide

What does Microsoft’s Activision acquisition mean for gamers?

With a judge rejecting the FTC’s block, Microsoft’s planned acquisition of Activision is one step closer to reality. But what could it mean for the average gamer?

Reason

Court Greenlights Microsoft Acquisition of Video Game Powerhouse Activision Blizzard

Plus: California social media law could backfire, Massachusetts may ban the sale of phone location data, and more...

Daily Mirror

Microsoft Activision deal given the go-ahead in everywhere but the UK – what happens next?

Microsoft may have surpassed one hurdle with regards to its Activision acquisition, but one regulator remains

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Warren Buffett Makes $410 Million In A Day From His Pal's Company

Longtime friends Warren Buffett and Bill Gates are buddies and share many hobbies. And it seems making money on S&P 500 stocks is one of them.

Zenger

Federal Judge Denies FTC’s Request To Block Microsoft’s Acquisition Of Activision Blizzard

FTC fails to demonstrate likelihood of reduced competition or removal of games from Sony PlayStation.

The Street

Activision Blizzard Microsoft Deal: What You Need to Know About the Merger

The recent Activision Blizzard acquisition by Microsoft went through -- and there are some important details to about the deal before it finalizes.

Inverse

Microsoft Win Presents Bigger Challenges for Sony Than Nintendo

Leave Square Enix alone. I'm serious.

Inverse

Microsoft's FTC Win Presents Bigger Challenges for Sony Than Nintendo

Leave Square Enix alone. I'm serious.

Investors Business Daily

Activision Stock Jumps As U.S. Judge Clears Hurdle To Microsoft Buyout

Activision Blizzard shares rocketed after a court allowed Microsoft to proceed with its acquisition of the video game publisher.

Al Jazeera

US judge turns down challenge to Microsoft merger with Activision

Judge rejects challenge to $69bn acquisition in blow to efforts to crack down on economic consolidation in tech sector.

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