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Crash Bandicoot and Tony Hawk could become Xbox exclusives despite new Call of Duty deal

A lot of Activision franchises could be going Xbox exclusive

Microsoft and Sony enter "binding agreement" to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation

Microsoft and Sony enter "binding agreement" to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation

In advance of Microsoft's likely acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the software giant has agreed with Sony to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation.

Microsoft agrees to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation ahead of Activision buy

Microsoft agrees to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation ahead of Activision buy

Software giant acquiesced after US trade commission expressed concern that Activision Blizzard acquisition would hurt gamers

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Call of Duty will remain on PlayStation for 10 years after Xbox buys Activision

Sony and Microsoft have reached a “binding agreement” that will last until 2033

FTC loses appeal bid to block Microsoft-Activision deal

A U.S. appeals court denied a Federal Trade Commission bid to pause Microsoft Corp.’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc. Friday, clearing a path for the companies to close the largest gaming deal ever in the U.S.

Tribune News Service

US agency loses bid to halt Microsoft’s $69bn purchase of Activision Blizzard

The Federal Trade Commission’s request to pause the deal was rejected, clearing the few remaining hurdles for it to go through

The Guardian - US

FTC loses again, Microsoft is now clear to close the Activision-Xbox deal in the US

The FTC has lost an appeal to reverse a decision by Judge Corley to deny a preliminary injunction blocking the Microsoft-ABK merger.

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Microsoft and Activision: the big questions that will decide whether the US$68 billion deal goes ahead

Microsoft and Activision: the big questions that will decide whether the US$68 billion deal goes ahead

Microsoft’s proposed US$68 billion (£52 billion) acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard should be allowed to go ahead, according to a US federal judge. After five days of gruelling testimony, Judge Jacqueline Corley ruled the merger is unlikely to result in a substantial lessening of competition across the markets…

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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The Guardian - UK

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

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

The legal ramblings continue

'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.

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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.

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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

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.

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

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

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.

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?

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...

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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