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Call of Duty players up in arms after Activision calls time on Warzone

The original Call of Duty: Warzone is shutting down on September 21

GamesRadar

Sony right to ‘not run the risk’ of sharing PS6 plans if Microsoft Activision deal passes

Activision might not have access to PS6 development insight if it is purchased by Microsoft

Daily Mirror

PlayStation boss Jim Ryan wasn't worried about Call of Duty becoming Xbox exclusive after Microsoft Activision deal was announced, email shows

"It's not an Xbox exclusivity play at all"

GamesRadar

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Microsoft says this week's FTC hearing on the Activision buyout will "decide whether the deal goes forward"

A delay could send Microsoft into a "three-year administrative nightmare"

GamesRadar

Activision reportedly wanted better revenue split before Call of Duty would come to Xbox Series X|S

According to Xbox's Sarah Bond, Activision asked for a better revenue share before Call of Duty would come to Xbox Series X|S consoles.

Windows Central

Microsoft says the next Xbox and PS6 should launch in 2028

According to Microsoft, the "expected starting period" of the next generation of consoles is 2028

GamesRadar

The FTC argues that Xbox-exclusive content would be bad, ignoring that PlayStation has had it for years

The FTC says it's worried Microsoft will make Xbox-exclusive skins if it acquires ABK. How ironic.

Windows Central

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Call of Duty: Warzone Caldera to shutdown permanently

Say goodbye to classic Warzone as Activision moves to shut down Call of Duty: Warzone Caldera on September 21.

Windows Central

Activision is shutting down the original Call of Duty: Warzone after only 3 years

Warzone is dead, long live Warzone.

PC Gamer

FTC vs. Xbox: The FTC claims cloud gaming and Xbox Game Pass are 'the same'

The battle for Activision Blizzard King continues as Microsoft meets with the FTC in court. The FTC kicks things off by trying to convince the judge that cloud streaming and subscription markets are one and the same.

Windows Central

Everything to know about the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard hearing that starts today

A slew of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard executives will try to defend Microsoft’s $68.7 billion deal for the gaming company in court this week.

Fortune

Microsoft, U.S. regulators head to court over $69 billion deal that could reshape video gaming

Microsoft on Thursday will try to gain clearance to complete a $69 billion takeover of video game maker Activision Blizzard in a legal showdown with U.S. regulators that will reshape a pastime that’s bigger than the movie and music industries combined

The Independent UK

Sony says it would withhold PS6 information from Activision if the Microsoft deal goes through

Sony won't share new console with a studio owned by its rival

GamesRadar

Here's where the Microsoft-Activision deal stands around the world

With a handy map!

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Activision "wants to invest" in new Crash Bandicoot games

The bandicoot is back

Tribune News Service

Microsoft, Activision CEOs to defend $69 billion deal in fight with FTC

Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella and Activision Blizzard Inc. CEO Bobby Kotick will be in court this week to try to persuade a federal judge in California to reject the Federal Trade Commission’s effort to block their $69 billion deal.

PC Gamer

The streamer who spent $1M on an esports team says esports is a terrible business: ‘Everyone is losing a lot of money’

Disguised Toast has shared a blunt, bleak look at the current state of the esports business in North America.

Daily Mirror

Warzone Season 4 patch notes: health buff is just another band aid for Activision's missteps

The latest Warzone patch also adds the Amsterdam-based Vondel map to resurgence and DMZ modes, with Battle Royale getting the map later in-season

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Call of Duty season 4 will only last 48 days

Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 season 4 looks like it's ending on August 2

The Guardian - UK

Pushing Buttons: After a decade of PlayStation dominance, the next year of games belongs to Xbox

For years, Microsoft’s lineup of games has been sorely lacking – but their new slate should have Sony envious

PC Gamer

FTC wins a temporary restraining order blocking the Microsoft—Activision deal

The TRO means nothing can happen until the court rules on the FTC's request for a temporary injunction against the deal.

Windows Central

Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard temporarily blocked by FTC restraining order

Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard is blocked by a temporary restraining order obtained by the FTC, with a court date set for June 22, 2023.

The Hindu

Today’s Cache | E.U. regulators target Google’s ad-tech business; FTC looks to block Microsoft-Activision deal; Centre denies CoWIN data breach

News snippets for E.U. regulators planning to demand Google sell part of its ad-tech business, U.S. FTC looking to block Microsoft’s Activision deal, and the Health Ministry in India denying CoWIN data breach.

The Independent UK

FTC sues to block Microsoft's takeover of video game maker Activision Blizzard

The Federal Trade Commission has sued to block Microsoft from completing its deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard, the latest antitrust challenge to the proposed merger but one that could hasten its conclusion

Windows Central

FTC aiming to block Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition with injunction (Update)

According to a new report, the FTC is moving forward with filing an injunction against the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard acquisition.

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