EA says it doesn't care if the Microsoft Activision deal goes through: "We'll continue to be the number one publisher on their platform" EA CEO Andrew Wilson says he's "indifferent" about the buyout GamesRadar · May 9, 2023
Activision says it's addressing a "recent uptick" in Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 server issues "We are committed to continued progress and will update as we are able" GamesRadar · May 9, 2023
Activision Blizzard hires barrister who advised Boris Johnson on partygate to front CMA appeal Hiring Lord Pannick is a statement of intent. PC Gamer · May 9, 2023
Activision hires Queen Elizabeth II's former lawyer to lead appeal over Xbox merger Baron Pannick is taking on the CMA GamesRadar · May 9, 2023
Activision is making more money on PC than consoles for the first time, and the gap is widening There's gold in these personalized computing hills, and Activision Blizzard is taking notice. PC Gamer · May 8, 2023
Warzone 2 Ranked release date confirmed – here's when you can play the competitive mode Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Warzone 2 Ranked mode Daily Mirror · May 8, 2023
This 'Windows 11 Mobile' concept offers a glimpse at what could have been Windows 11 Mobile is sadly never to be, but that doesn't stop us from dreaming now, does it? Windows Central · May 6, 2023
Activision isn't sure how long the Overwatch League and CoD League will last, says efforts to address challenges 'may prove unsuccessful' Activision said in a recent SEC filing that the Overwatch and Call of Duty Leagues continue to face 'headwinds.' PC Gamer · May 5, 2023
Xbox boss says the Activision deal got blocked over a cloud gaming market that "doesn't really exist yet" "Activision Blizzard King is not our strategy, but it is an accelerant for our strategy" GamesRadar · May 4, 2023
UK’s competition watchdog aims for leading global role Ruling against Microsoft Activision merger looks like warning shot as CMA takes on task of regulating big tech after Brexit The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023
'Warzone 2.0' Season 3 Reloaded Release Date and Time, Ranked Mode Details, and More Features "Warzone 2.0' is getting its long-awaited ranked mode during its Season 3 Reloaded update. Here's what you need to know about Season 3 Reloaded. Inverse · May 4, 2023
Watchdog was right to block Microsoft’s £55bn Activision takeover City voices: The CMA hasn’t made many friends with this move, but it’s hard, thus far, to fault it Evening Standard · May 4, 2023
Activision will let you pay to make your Call of Duty guns sound like 2009 Activision is making a habit of bottling up Call of Duty nostalgia and selling it back to players. PC Gamer · May 3, 2023
Why post-Brexit Britain is still open for business – despite what Microsoft says The UK’s ability to attract business has recently been called into question after its competition regulator blocked tech giant Microsoft from buying gaming firm Activision for US$68.7 billion (£55 billion). The Conversation · May 3, 2023
The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2023 Pushing Buttons: Why the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger is a fight over the future of games In this week’s newsletter: A UK regulator blocked a $70bn acquisition last week not because of any threat now, but over worries about a future monopoly
StockNews.com · May 2, 2023 Gaming Goes Mainstream: 3 Stocks Benefiting from Gaming Industry Growth Thanks to rapid technological advancements and the growing popularity, the gaming industry is expected to witness significant growth. Therefore, investors could look to buy fundamentally strong stocks Activision Blizzard (ATVI), Avid Technology (AVID), and SciPlay (SCPL). Keep reading.
The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023 TechScape: Why Microsoft’s mega-merger with Activision Blizzard is stalling In this week’s newsletter: The tech behemoth was set to acquire the Call of Duty makers, then the UK regulator stepped in – but not for the reason you might think
GamesRadar · May 2, 2023 Activision says it develops so much content for Call of Duty that it needs "almost 1.5 lead studios" for each game The CMA's final report has given more insight into Activision
GamesRadar · May 2, 2023 UK regulator says Microsoft would lose "substantial" money by making Call of Duty Xbox exclusive The CMA doesn't buy Sony's concerns that an Xbox-exclusive Call of Duty would be profitable for Microsoft
TechRadar · May 1, 2023 Meta announces June VR showcase, but don’t expect the Oculus Quest 3 The next Meta Quest Gaming Showcase is happening in June, but don't expect the Oculus Quest 3 to make an appearance.
Windows Central · Apr 29, 2023 The Microsoft and Activision Blizzard deal is being scrutinized for the wrong reasons Microsoft's ongoing $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard deserves to be scrutinized, but many regulators are doing so for the wrong reasons.
GamesRadar · Apr 28, 2023 UK government says Microsoft's pushback against its Activision block is "not borne out by the facts" Microsoft president Brad Smith said the block was "bad for Britain"
Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2023 What is cloud gaming and will the death of the Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal affect it? The tech industry is hoping that if it were cheaper and easier to access, people would stream more video games from the cloud.
GamesRadar · Apr 28, 2023 For some PlayStation fans, the block on Xbox's Activision merger is cause for celebration "Amazing news. Glad some agency has the sense to stop monopolistic expansion"
Fortune · Apr 28, 2023 Activision boss labels U.K. blocking of $69 billion Microsoft deal ‘irrational.’ ‘It makes no sense’ His criticism came after Microsoft’s Brad Smith said the blocking of the acquisition had shaken the tech giant’s confidence in Britain.