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Microsoft's Activision deal is being punished over Google Stadia's failure

Google Stadia's failure left one less big player in cloud gaming, and now Microsoft's Activision deal is being punished over claims of dominance.

Windows Central

Explainer: Is Microsoft still buying Activision Blizzard?

It’s not “game over” yet for Microsoft’s quest to buy the video game maker Activision Blizzard, but the software giant is starting to run out of clear pathways to complete its $69 billion takeover

The Independent UK

The Microsoft-Activision Deal Just Hit a Massive Roadblock

The massive Microsoft-Activision deal has hit a major stopping point, as the UK's Competition and Markets authority has officially blocked the deal.

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'XDefiant' Has Already Outclassed Call of Duty

CoD has been in rough shape for a while now, but Ubisoft's 'XDefiant' seems like it will fill the void left by Activision's shooter.

Inverse

Microsoft’s $69 billion Activision takeover is on life-support after regulators say no

The companies now face a challenging appeal process in the U.K.

Fortune

Nintendo Switch isn't "technically capable" of running Call of Duty well, CMA argues

The CMA blocked the Microsoft Activision merger earlier today

GamesRadar

What UK ban on Microsoft takeover of Activision Blizzard means for gaming

CMA surprised sector by saying deal would give Seattle firm undue power to shape cloud gaming

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Android games will get an upscaling boost to 4K, 60FPS later in 2023

Both Android flagships and more budget-friendly phones will benefit from Qualcomm's new Snapdragon "Super Resolution" tech to upscale more efficiently.

Android Central

Jim Cramer Loves This Tech Company, Calls Its Performance 'Unbelievable'

It might be one to watch (despite the headlines this morning).

The Street

Microsoft hits out at UK regulator's 'flawed understanding' of game industry as multi-billion dollar Activision merger blocked

The UK's competition authority refuses to allow Microsoft's multi-billion-dollar acquisition of Activision, ruling such market dominance would suppress innovation in new technologies like cloud gaming.

ABC News

UK blocks Microsoft's $69-bn bid for 'Call of Duty' games giant

London (AFP) - Britain on Wednesday blocked Microsoft's $69-billion takeover of "Call of Duty" video games giant Activision Blizzard, arguing it would harm competition in cloud gaming.

AFP

The U.K. blocks Microsoft's $69 billion deal to buy game giant Activision Blizzard

British regulators blocked Microsoft's purchase, thwarting the biggest tech deal in history over worries that it would stifle competition in the fast-growing cloud gaming market.

WEKU

Multi-billion dollar firm furiously attacks 'increasingly dire' UK after deal blocked

GAMING giant Activision has declared the UK "closed for business" after the government blocked Microsoft's takeover of the company due to…

The National (Scotland)

Microsoft merger blocked, Activision accuses UK of being “closed for business”

The UK government has found that Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard would create a monopoly in cloud gaming.

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Windows Central

Shutting down arguments about Xbox Game Pass 'sustainability'

Since Xbox Game Pass came along, pundits lined up to take shots at the strategy. The disruptive service has given Xbox a foothold in the competitive gaming market, but questions of sustainability keep popping up.

AFP

UK block leaves Microsoft's $69-bn Activision takeover in peril

London (AFP) - Britain on Wednesday blocked Microsoft's $69-billion takeover of US video game giant Activision Blizzard, arguing it would harm competition in cloud gaming.

PC Gamer

UK regulators block Microsoft's Activision acquisition in potentially fatal surprise blow

Microsoft says it will appeal the decision.

AFP

UK blocks Microsoft's $69-bn Activision takeover

London (AFP) - Britain on Wednesday blocked Microsoft's $69-billion takeover of US video game giant Activision Blizzard, arguing it would harm competition in cloud gaming and leaving the blockbuster deal in peril.

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The Street

Activision Tumbles As UK Competition Watchdog Blocks $69 Billion Microsoft Takeover

"Cloud gaming needs a free, competitive market to drive innovation and choice," Britain's competition watchdog said.

Evening Standard

Microsoft’s £57 billion takeover of Call of Duty publisher Activision blocked by monopolies watchdog

The CMA says the deal would give the tech behemoth too much dominance over cloud gaming, but Microsoft intends to appeal

Daily Mirror

CMA blocks Microsoft Activision Deal – but not for the reason you'd think

Activision Blizzard isn't likely to be welcomed into the Xbox family any time soon as the CMA has elected to deny the purchase

GamesRadar

Microsoft and Activision say they will appeal merger obstruction

Microsoft remains "fully committed to this acquisition"

The Guardian - UK

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

Axios

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

This would be the largest gaming merger of all time.

GamesRadar

UK authority blocks Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard

The CMA officially strikes down the deal

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