Sony Responds to Microsoft FTC Win by Doubling Down on a Trend Everyone Hates Live-service games? In this economy? Inverse · Jul 13, 2023
FTC opens probe into ChatGPT maker OpenAI The FTC is taking a close look at artificial intelligence. Axios · Jul 13, 2023
Activision Blizzard stock exit suggests Microsoft deal could close very soon Activision Blizzard is preparing to exit the US stock exchange's top 100 index GamesRadar · Jul 13, 2023
Twitter seeks end to US oversight of data use as FTC's Lina Kahn goes before House committee Twitter wants a federal court to end an order imposed by the Federal Trade Commission that limits its data security practices The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Will Microsoft be able to close $69bn deal for Activision Blizzard? Appeal by competition watchdog in US is latest twist in complex saga involving trio of regulators The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023
Microsoft “disappointed” as FTC appeals recent loss in Activision Blizzard case The legal ramblings continue GamesRadar · Jul 13, 2023
FTC continues its fight against Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition by lodging appeal Despite Microsoft's victory in a US court battle over its plans to acquire Activision Blizzard, the FTC hasn't given up the fight. TechRadar · Jul 13, 2023
House Republicans set to interrogate FTC's Khan over ethics, antitrust issues House Republicans who say the Federal Trade Commission has been overzealous and politicized under President Joe Biden are set to interrogate agency head Lina Khan on Thursday The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Xbox deal could be closing soon, Activision Blizzard to leave Stock Exchange The Call of Duty and Candy Crush publisher is expected to leave the NASDAQ-100 stock index on July 17. Windows Central · Jul 13, 2023
Microsoft vs FTC: FTC to appeal Microsoft Activision decision (UPDATE) The FTC has appealed the decision of Judge Corley on the matter of the Microsoft acquisition of Activision Windows Central · Jul 13, 2023
FTC to appeal ruling paving the way for Microsoft-Activision deal It's likely the FTC's last chance to block a merger before an injunction barring the deal expires this weekend. Axios · Jul 12, 2023
With Microsoft Victory, Courts Go On Epic Killstreak Against FTC Antitrust Agenda The gaming market remains competitive with a wide variety of options. Reason · Jul 12, 2023
Despite reports, the UK regulator is NOT backing down over Xbox's Activision deal A CNBC report claimed that Microsoft and the UK CMA had already agreed to a small "divestiture" to get the deal approved. Turns out that was likely false. Here's what's happening next. Windows Central · Jul 12, 2023
What does Microsoft’s Activision acquisition mean for gamers? With a judge rejecting the FTC’s block, Microsoft’s planned acquisition of Activision is one step closer to reality. But what could it mean for the average gamer? Tom’s Guide · Jul 12, 2023
Reason · Jul 12, 2023 Court Greenlights Microsoft Acquisition of Video Game Powerhouse Activision Blizzard Plus: California social media law could backfire, Massachusetts may ban the sale of phone location data, and more...
Daily Mirror · Jul 12, 2023 Microsoft Activision deal given the go-ahead in everywhere but the UK – what happens next? Microsoft may have surpassed one hurdle with regards to its Activision acquisition, but one regulator remains
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023 EU fines US firm Illumina $475 million for jumping gun on buying cancer-screening company Grail The European Union has slapped a $475 million fine on U.S. biotech giant Illumina for buying out cancer-screening company Grail without the approval of the 27-nation bloc’s antitrust watchdog
GamesRadar · Jul 12, 2023 FTC leaning toward appealing loss to Microsoft in Activision Blizzard case The US government agency has until later this week to appeal
Zenger · Jul 12, 2023 Federal Judge Denies FTC’s Request To Block Microsoft’s Acquisition Of Activision Blizzard FTC fails to demonstrate likelihood of reduced competition or removal of games from Sony PlayStation.
Kiplinger · Jul 11, 2023 Amazon Sued for Allegedly Deceptive Practices Across Prime, Audible As Prime Day arrives, Amazon is under a variety of legal threats to its Prime membership policies.
Inverse · Jul 11, 2023 Microsoft Win Presents Bigger Challenges for Sony Than Nintendo Leave Square Enix alone. I'm serious.
Inverse · Jul 11, 2023 Microsoft's FTC Win Presents Bigger Challenges for Sony Than Nintendo Leave Square Enix alone. I'm serious.
Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2023 US judge turns down challenge to Microsoft merger with Activision Judge rejects challenge to $69bn acquisition in blow to efforts to crack down on economic consolidation in tech sector.
Fortune · Jul 11, 2023 A California court gives Microsoft and Activision reason to celebrate The FTC can't block the takeover while it investigates it.
TechRadar · Jul 11, 2023 Microsoft has won its Activision Blizzard acquisiton case with the FTC With the acquisition now free to proceed in the US, the UK is the last holdout