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Activision CEO says he won't allow Sony's "disappointing" behavior to "affect our long term relationship"

Bobby Kotick says he's "confident" Activision will be bought out by Microsoft in the end

GamesRadar

Yet another major regulator has ruled in favor of the Xbox, Activision-Blizzard merger

Early this morning, Japan's Fair Trade Commission regulatory body seems to be in favor of Microsoft going ahead with its Activision-Blizzard merger.

Windows Central

U.S. Congress reps have accused PlayStation of paying to block Xbox games in Japan

As part of large-scale trade negotiations, a group of U.S. congressmen and women have accused Japan of turning a blind eye to what it describes as violations of antitrust law on the part of Sony PlayStation.

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Diablo 4 beta end time: how long do players have left to fight through hell?

The Diablo 4 beta will be ending soon, but there's still a few more hours for players to jump into the action

Daily Mirror

CMA agrees making Call of Duty Xbox exclusive in Microsoft Activision deal is silly

The CMA has stated it no longer believes Microsoft has an incentive to make Call of Duty Xbox exclusive as it'd be a "loss-making" exercise.

Daily Mirror

Gamers once again repressed by the state as judge throws out lawsuit against Activision acquisition

The so-called "Gamers' Lawsuit" ended about as well as its name would lead you to believe.

PC Gamer

UK regulator U-turns on Activision acquisition, takes Microsoft's side on Call of Duty

Activision rejoices, saying "Sony’s campaign to protect its dominance by blocking our merger can’t overcome the facts".

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Xbox's Plan to Buy Call of Duty Just Cleared a Massive Hurdle

The UK's competition regulator has shifted its stance on a key aspect of the pending Microsoft-Activision deal.

Inverse

Making Call of Duty Xbox exclusive "would be significantly loss-making" for Microsoft

The UK's CMA says there's no financial incentive to withdrawing access to the series

GamesRadar

Competition watchdog drops console gaming concerns on £57bn Microsoft-Activision takeover

It now believes the deal “will not result in a substantial lessening of competition in relation to console gaming in the UK”

Evening Standard

Major win for Microsoft as UK watchdog walks back concerns over Activision deal

Making Call of Duty an exclusive "would be significantly loss-making"

GamesRadar

Is Sony asking for PlayStation VR support as a concession in the Xbox-Activision deal?

A footnote in the most recent regulatory filings with the UK CMA may hint at Sony's ideal outcome for the big Microsoft Xbox-Activision merger.

Windows Central

Best Marvel games of all time

The Avengers, the X-Men, and many more Marvel superheroes have assembled over the years in video games. These are the best Marvel games so far.

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An Xbox App Store Has More to Offer iPhones Than Just Game Pass

Microsoft is prepping an app store for iOS and Android that could change how you game on smartphones in a way we've never seen before.

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Evening Standard

Microsoft wants to put an Xbox app store on your phone

With a bit of help from EU lawmakers it may become possible to play Xbox and third-party content on any screen, threatening Apple and Google’s dominance of app stores

TechRadar

Call of Duty turns 20 - how the blockbuster FPS keeps evolving over two decades later

Press ‘read more’ to pay respects

Inverse

PlayStation 6 Release Plans Potentially Revealed, Thanks to Microsoft

Sony claims Microsoft “has offered to continue making Activision’s games available on PlayStation only until 2027.”

Daily Mirror

Microsoft claims Xbox Game Pass price won't rise post Activision buyout – but I don't believe it

Microsoft continues to downplay the value that franchises like Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot and Diablo would have on Xbox Game Pass following its Activision acquisition

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Xbox says Call of Duty isn't a system seller in bid to help the Activision buyout go through

Just 3% of PlayStation players would allegedly switch to Xbox should Call of Duty become exclusive

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Federal Trade Commission Attempting A Lawsuit Against Microsoft Over Antitrust Issues

PlayStation owner Sony Group Corp has been vocal in its attempt to block rival Microsoft Corporation buying Activision Blizzard.

Daily Mirror

Call of Duty 2023 to be built from scrapped DLC and recycled content

Sledgehammer Games' Call of Duty 2023 will be set in the Modern Warfare universe

Daily Mirror

Second Warzone 2 Resurgence map's name revealed in huge Call of Duty leak

Players could soon be enjoying faster paced close-quarters skirmishes, with the launch of a new resurgence map in May

Daily Mirror

Xbox commits to decade of Call of Duty on Nintendo Switch – but who is it even for?

Call of Duty will be making it's way to Nintendo Switch if the Microsoft Activision deal goes through

Tribune News Service

Microsoft sees no activision deal without Call of Duty

Microsoft Corp. made it clear on Tuesday that there will be no $69 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard Inc. unless it comes with the blockbuster title Call of Duty.

Tribune News Service

Microsoft in showdown with EU to save $69 billion deal

Microsoft Corp. headed into a showdown with European Union antitrust watchdogs by insisting its $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc. will “bring more competition” for gamers but pledging to show willingness to address antitrust concerns.

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