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Call of Duty cracks down on cheaters in new update

Call of Duty’s Ricochet Anti-Cheat team has rolled out a new wave of measures with the help of some fascinating new technology.

TechRadar · Apr 5, 2023

Activision takes a stand against XIM cheating in Call of Duty with new Ricochet countermeasures

Call of Duty's anti-cheat team, Ricochet, has implemented new countermeasures to stop players from using XIM-style hardware to cheat during online matches.

Windows Central · Apr 5, 2023

Activision settles with Justice Department due to “anti-competitive” behaviour

Activision Blizzard has settled a case brought against them by the US Justice Department over salary caps for esports players.

TechRadar · Apr 4, 2023

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 · Mar 28, 2023

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.

Windows Central · Mar 28, 2023

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 · Mar 27, 2023

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 · Mar 27, 2023

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 · Mar 24, 2023

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".

PC Gamer · Mar 24, 2023

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 · Mar 24, 2023