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The FTC Has No Business Trying To Stop Video Game Company Mergers

It’s one of the most competitive industries in the world, and there’s no good reason to stop Microsoft from acquiring Activision Blizzard.

Reason

Why is the FTC suing to stop Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal? Because it doesn’t trust the tech giant

Federal regulators are skeptical that the Xbox parent will make good on pledges to keep games available on PlayStation.

Fortune

Warzone 2 Season 1 Reloaded patch notes and all the big gameplay changes

The patch notes have dropped for the mid-season Warzone 2 update and there are some welcome changes on the way!

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Microsoft is back on the antitrust hot seat

The FTC's suit says the Activision deal would give Microsoft an incentive to limit competition.

Axios

US sues to block Microsoft's takeover of Activision in blow to big tech

The US Federal Trade Commission has filed a formal complaint to stop Microsoft's $69 billion dollar acquisition of video game studio Activision. Also in the show: China and Saudi Arabia sign $30 billion in new contracts, and we see how Italy's pasta sector is under strain from high energy prices.

France 24

FTC votes to file suit to block Microsoft’s $69 Billion Activision deal

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is seeking to block Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc., saying the tie-up between the Xbox maker and popular gaming publisher would harm competition.

Tribune News Service

US agency moves to block landmark merger of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard

Regulators voted 3-1 to stop the biggest acquisition in video game history, citing concerns over thwarting of competition

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Activision Stock Slides As FTC Moves to Block $69 Billion Microsoft Takeover

"We seek to stop Microsoft from gaining control over a leading independent game studio and using it to harm competition," the FTC said.

The Street

US sues to block Microsoft's blockbuster buyout of gaming giant Activision

Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued to block Microsoft's $69 billion buyout of gaming giant Activision Blizzard, maker of the blockbuster "Call of Duty" title, over concerns that it would stifle competition.

AFP

FTC Sues To Block Microsoft/Activision Merger As Analyst Says Only 30% Chance Deal Closes

Activision Blizzard fell after the Federal Trade Commission said it filed a lawsuit to block Microsoft's $69 billion takeover of the company.

Investors Business Daily

The 2 Attractive Stocks in Warren Buffett’s Portfolio to Watch Now

Renowned investor Warren Buffett’s investing strategy has been a guide to investors for several years now. Therefore, quality stocks Diageo plc (DEO) and Activision Blizzard (ATVI) from Warren Buffett’s portfolio could be good additions to your watchlist. Read on….

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Microsoft promises a decade of Call of Duty on Nintendo consoles

Microsoft forged an agreement with Nintendo to put Call of Duty on Nintendo consoles after the Activision Blizzard merger goes through

USA Today Sports Media Group

Call of Duty is coming to Nintendo consoles – if Microsoft and Activision merger closes

Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, has confirmed that the Call of Duty franchise will be available on Nintendo following the merger of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard King.

Daily Mirror

How to check your KD in Warzone 2 as players wait for missing Barracks menu

There's still no Barracks menu in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0. But there is a workaround method to check your Warzone 2 KD as the wait for a proper Barracks menu continues.

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Evening Standard

Microsoft pledges to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo

Nintendo is being promised the gaming franchise for at least a decade if Microsoft clinches its buyout of Call of Duty owner Activision Blizzard.

The Independent UK

Microsoft strikes 10-year deal Call of Duty with Nintendo

Microsoft says it struck a deal to make the hit video game Call of Duty available on Nintendo for 10 years when its $69 billion purchase of game maker Activision Blizzard goes through

AFP

'Call of Duty' to be released on Nintendo Switch, Microsoft says

Tokyo (AFP) - The hugely popular "Call of Duty" game franchise will become available on Nintendo's Switch console if the acquisition of its developer goes ahead, a Microsoft executive said Wednesday.

Investors Business Daily

Dow Jones Falls; Microsoft Ups Battle For Activision; Taiwan Semi To Build Second U.S. Fab To Make Chips For Apple, Others

Dow Jones slips; TSMC investing $40 billion in its U.S. factories; Gitlab and AutoZone rise after earnings; Microsoft increases its bid for ATVI.

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The Street

Stocks Steady, TSMC, PepsiCo, Microsoft And Fox - Five Things To Know

Stock futures steady as inflation focus resumes; Taiwan Semiconductor set to triple U.S. chipmaking investment; Microsoft moves to placate Sony amid Activision takeover; PepsiCo edges higher on reports of planned job cuts and Fox shares jump as Murdoch mutes News Corp combination.

Tribune News Service

Microsoft is ready to fight for its $69 billion Activision deal

Microsoft Corp. is ready to fight for its $69 billion acquisition of gaming company Activision Blizzard Inc. if the US Federal Trade Commission files a lawsuit seeking to block the deal, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Daily Mirror

Warzone 2 update that fixes game crashing bug on PC is live now

Call of Duty: Warzone 2 on PC has received an update following reports of consistent crashing on the platform.

Daily Mirror

Call of Duty Warzone 1 is dead on arrival – with no Rebirth and no future

Activision has relaunched the original Warzone with a rebrand and stripped many of its major features to funnel players into Warzone 2.0.

Reason

'We Want Freedom': Chinese Protests Reflect Frustration With Country's Continuing COVID Restrictions

Plus: Reason's holiday gift guide, a possible new antitrust suit against Microsoft, and more...

The Street

Trading Microsoft and Activision as Buyout Remains in Limbo

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard are making headlines as the worries grow about whether the former's buyout of the latter will fall through.

Investors Business Daily

Microsoft Facing Antitrust Reviews Over Activision Deal, Teams Integration

After avoiding the regulatory scrutiny of its Big Tech peers, Microsoft is facing multiple antitrust reviews.

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