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Competition and Markets Authority says tie-up could lead to higher prices and less choice
Publishers and developers rethink forthcoming releases after missing quarterly forecasts
Bobby Kotick appeals to ‘fragile’ government as video game maker awaits decision on $75bn sale
US regulator says video game group did not properly collect and address allegations of harassment and discrimination
Regulators such as the Federal Trade Commission are wary of Big Tech’s expansion into adjacent markets
US antitrust regulator says proposed deal would let tech group suppress competition in gaming
US tech group tries to address antitrust concerns over acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Agreement to distribute ‘World of Warcraft’, ‘Overwatch’ and ‘StarCraft’ has not been renewed
Regulators in Brussels expected to follow CMA with plans for prolonged competition investigation
Japanese group questions whether series will remain on PlayStation consoles following US group’s Activision Blizzard deal
Competition and Markets Authority gives US tech giant five days to address antitrust concerns
Though free to play on mobile phones, the new game comes loaded with controversial microtransactions
Cartoon bear is often used to criticise President Xi Jinping and has been blacklisted by censors
How top tech companies are leading the way with their competing games offerings
Sony and Microsoft say recent deals will help create virtual worlds but the immediate prize is having the best games portfolio
Authorities investigate possible insider dealings made on behalf of Barry Diller and David Geffen
Plus, H2O gambles on the rouble’s return and new details in a scandal that rocked Japan Inc
Media tycoon and music mogul are being investigated for potential insider trading
Microsoft’s deal for Activision Blizzard underscores importance of new model
Berkshire Hathaway discloses holding of video games maker in securities filing
In first interview since acquisition, Satya Nadella says gaming will power tech giant’s computing transformation
In the first of a new series of monthly ‘Tech Exchange’ interviews, the Microsoft boss explains why his $75b deal for Activision Blizzard is central to shaping online interactions in the metaverse
Microsoft’s $75bn purchase of Activision could trigger an overhaul of the industry
Agreed $75bn sale to Microsoft would cap a groundbreaking career for Bobby Kotick
$75bn takeover agreed for gaming company seen as ‘ideal opportunity’ for agencies to flex muscle
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