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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

The Guardian - UK

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

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.

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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.

TechRadar

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.

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

Microsoft says it will appeal the decision.

PC Gamer

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

Evening Standard

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

Daily Mirror

Microsoft and Activision say they will appeal merger obstruction

Microsoft remains "fully committed to this acquisition"

GamesRadar

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

The Guardian - UK

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

This would be the largest gaming merger of all time.

Axios

UK authority blocks Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard

The CMA officially strikes down the deal

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Windows Central

Xbox's Activision Blizzard deal has been blocked by the UK, Microsoft to appeal

Microsoft's bid to acquire Activision Blizzard has fallen at the final hurdle, with the CMA in the United Kingdom blocking the deal.

Daily Mirror

Warzone 2 Plunder release time as popular mode finally set to be introduced

Plunder is returning to Warzone 2 later today, here's exactly when you can jump in and make some dosh.

Windows Central

Microsoft reportedly plans to close Activision deal despite FTC lawsuit

A new report suggests Microsoft is planning to close its Activision deal despite FTC interference.

TechRadar

Crash Team Rumble has serious potential, but its price might be its undoing

Crash Team Rumble is surprisingly great fun, but its price tag could stop it from flourishing.

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The billion-dollar Call of Duty series is getting an official boardgame, and for some reason it needs a Kickstarter

The crowdfunding campaign will get underway later this year.

Daily Mirror

Best one-shot sniper Warzone 2 meta loadout build for Season 3

Our guide to help you build the best one-shot sniper loadout build in Call of Duty: Warzone 2 Season 3

PC Gamer

You've got one week to try Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer for free

Activision is opening some (but not all) of the game's multiplayer modes up to the non-paying public.

Daily Mirror

Warzone 2 Plunder: expected release date, rewards and new features

Windows Central

Microsoft's Activision Blizzard purchase mostly approved by one more country

South Africa has almost approved Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard, bringing the massive Xbox deal closer to completion.

Inverse

'Warzone 2.0' Plunder Release Window and New Features for the Fan-Favorite Mode, Revealed

The fan-favorite Plunder mode is coming to 'Warzone 2.0' and here's when you can expect to play.

Inverse

'Warzone 2.0' Season 3 Meta: Two Essential One-Shot Snipers

Curious about the 'Warzone 2.0' Season 3 sniper meta? These are the best one-shot snipers and the loadouts during Season 3.

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