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UK Regulator Worried Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision-Blizzard Could Lessen Competition

UK Regulator Worried Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision-Blizzard Could Lessen Competition

The Competition and Markets Authority in the UK says there's a "realistic prospect" of lessened competition for consoles, game streaming, and more.

Overwatch, Diablo, and Call of Duty Will Come to Game Pass, Confirms Phil Spencer

Overwatch, Diablo, and Call of Duty Will Come to Game Pass, Confirms Phil Spencer

Microsoft Gaming CEO reiterates commitment to release the "same version" of Call of Duty on PlayStation on the same day as other platforms.

Sony’s Exclusive Deal for Call of Duty Allegedly Lasts for Next 3 Games – Rumor

Sony’s Exclusive Deal for Call of Duty Allegedly Lasts for Next 3 Games – Rumor

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Call of Duty: Warzone 2 and Treyarch's next game in the series are reportedly included in the deal.

Xbox Marketing GM on Activision – “Very Exciting Things” Coming Soon for Xbox, Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Marketing GM on Activision – “Very Exciting Things” Coming Soon for Xbox, Xbox Game Pass

Despite not saying much "due to embargoes", Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg teases some developments with the recently acquired publisher.

Blizzard Has Another Unannounced Game in Development – Rumor

Blizzard Has Another Unannounced Game in Development – Rumor

Instead of the studio's new triple-A survival game, Jez Corden of Windows Central expected it to announce "a different game" last week

Microsoft Can Expect “Even Greater Regulatory Scrutiny” Following Activision-Blizzard Acquisition – Analyst

Microsoft Can Expect “Even Greater Regulatory Scrutiny” Following Activision-Blizzard Acquisition – Analyst

GlobalData's David Bicknell says that Microsoft will be expected to "provide a running commentary on the deal’s progress."

Call of Duty Could Move Away From Annual Release Schedule – Rumor

Call of Duty Could Move Away From Annual Release Schedule – Rumor

Bloomberg's Jason Schreier also notes that there's "cautious optimism" about the merger and Bobby Kotick's departure along with a "fear of layoffs."

Microsoft “Had a Good Discussion” Regarding Activision’s Plan for Ongoing Controversies – Xbox Boss

Microsoft “Had a Good Discussion” Regarding Activision’s Plan for Ongoing Controversies – Xbox Boss

Phil Spencer says that, "We had to look at that forward plan and ensure we had a kind of confidence in that” when pursuing the acquisition.

Microsoft Could Push for “Windowed Access”, “Enhanced Experiences” With Activision Titles on Xbox – Analyst

Microsoft Could Push for “Windowed Access”, “Enhanced Experiences” With Activision Titles on Xbox – Analyst

MIDia Research's Karol Severin says it wouldn't be "financially sound" for Microsoft to turn off revenue from Activision titles on PlayStation.

Microsoft Will Keep “Some” Activision Game Content Exclusive to Xbox – Report

Microsoft Will Keep “Some” Activision Game Content Exclusive to Xbox – Report

The company does plan to keep some of Activision's titles available for PlayStation consoles, as per a source that spoke to Bloomberg.

Activision Blizzard Earned $1.2 Billion Revenue from Microtransactions in Q3 2021

Activision Blizzard Earned $1.2 Billion Revenue from Microtransactions in Q3 2021

Total revenue for the quarter ending September 30th 2021 totaled $2.07 billion but monthly active users remained stagnant.

Bungie Issues Emphatic No-Tolerance Statement Against Harassment, Abuse, and Inequality in Wake of Activision Lawsuit

Bungie Issues Emphatic No-Tolerance Statement Against Harassment, Abuse, and Inequality in Wake of Activision Lawsuit

"While the accounts in this week’s news are difficult to read, we hope they will lead to justice, awareness, and accountability," the developer writes.

Activision Blizzard is Being Sued for Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination

Activision Blizzard is Being Sued for Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination

The company is being sued by the State of California, and is accused of sexual harassment, sexual discrimination, racial discrimination, and more.

Battle.net Launcher Receives Massive Overhaul

Battle.net Launcher Receives Massive Overhaul

Currently available for North American players on PC.

Activision-Blizzard Titles “On Track For Now” – Bobby Kotick

Activision-Blizzard Titles “On Track For Now” – Bobby Kotick

The COVID-19 pandemic will require reassessing this "in a month and in three months".