mergers and acquisitions Latest news (2)

Adrian Werner, 26 March 2023, 21:08

Atari has acquired Nightdive Studios, a team known for games such as Turok Remastered, Blood: Fresh Supply, PowerSlave Exhumed and the upcoming System Shock remake.

Kamil Kleszyk, 26 March 2023, 00:02

Following recent reports that Microsoft was said to have ordered the cancellation of the PlayStation version of Redfall, representatives of the Redmond giant have decided to make an official announcement.

Kamil Kleszyk, 24 March 2023, 17:43

The finalization of Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard is closer than ever. This is evidenced by a statement released by the UK Competition and Markets Authority.

Agnes Adamus, 22 March 2023, 13:07

Microsoft's response to the UK's consumer protection authority said that 10 years is enough for Sony to develop its own alternative to Call of Duty.

Kamil Kleszyk, 19 March 2023, 21:31

Sony admitted in a statement to the UK's Markets and Competition Authority that in terms of market share, Microsoft with Game Pass is far ahead of PS Plus. Moreover, the Japanese claim that their games cannot match Call of Duty.

Jacob Blazewicz, 13 March 2023, 23:13

Sony fears that Microsoft's promises of no Call of Duty exclusivity will end up like with the Bethesda acquisition.

Kamil Kleszyk, 12 March 2023, 11:51

Sony has issued a statement in response to the deal Microsoft offered its Japanese competitor. The PlayStation manufacturer also reproached the Redmond giant for withholding certain provisions of the 'harmful' offer.

Jakub Tarchala, 09 March 2023, 14:57

The British authority is considering any move Microsoft might make after acquiring Activision. The CMA is concerned that finalizing the merger will lead to an increase in the price of Game Pass. Microsoft responds evasively.

Adrian Werner, 09 March 2023, 14:28

To reassure regulators, Microsoft is ready to guarantee that Call of Duty games on PlayStation consoles will not be in any way inferior to releases on other platforms.

Jacob Blazewicz, 09 March 2023, 13:35

Bugs, missing features and a higher price of Call of Duty. Such ploys, according to Sony, may be used by Microsoft to discourage gamers from PlayStation after Activision Blizzard acquisition.

Adrian Werner, 08 March 2023, 14:19

Sony said it wants to spend at least $5.1 billion on acquisitions of other companies and share purchases by the end of this year.

Jacob Blazewicz, 03 March 2023, 11:32

The European Commission has extended the deadline by which it is to issue a final decision on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Kamil Kleszyk, 02 March 2023, 22:38

The US FTC has subpoenaed Sony to disclose detailed documents, including licensing agreements with third-party companies.

Agnes Adamus, 01 March 2023, 22:29

Phil Spencer has announced that if Activision Blizzard's acquisition of comes to fruition, Call of Duty will stop receiving exclusive DLCs on any of the platforms.

Adrian Werner, 22 February 2023, 14:32

During a hearing before the European Commission, a Microsoft representative argued that Sony completely dominates the console market and therefore blocking the Redmond giant's merger with Activision Blizzard harms the competitiveness of the entire industry.

Wiktor Szczesny, 22 February 2023, 13:27

The tug-of-war between Microsoft and Sony continues. The Americans are determined to put the finishing touches on the deal, so they started looking for allies. The results became visible soon.

Kamil Kleszyk, 15 February 2023, 14:30

Next week there will be an extremely important meeting between representatives of the Redmond giant and the European Commission for the fate of the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard.

Marcin Przala, 10 February 2023, 14:48

Sony representatives claim that Microsoft is 'harassing' their company and exposing them to millions of dollars in losses in connection with the pending Activision Blizzard acquisition.

Jacob Blazewicz, 09 February 2023, 11:53

Britain's consumer protection authority does not support Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard. At least not with the Call of Duty series in its catalog.

Hubert Sledziewski, 24 January 2023, 13:33

Microsoft considers details of PlayStation game development process to be relevant to the Federal Trade Commission's investigation attempting to undermine the Activision Blizzard acquisition. The Redmond giant has therefore invited Sony to court to reveal its secrets.

Jacob Blazewicz, 16 January 2023, 22:13

The European Commission may join the ranks of opponents of the biggest deal in video game history, Reuters reports.

Jakub Tarchala, 13 January 2023, 13:39

The finalization of a record-breaking gaming industry deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard could mean a „reshuffling” of the market and a time of great change. Google and Nvidia join the group of companies companies that voice concerns.

Sonia Selerska, 12 January 2023, 14:17

The delayed release of Skull and Bones has opened Ubisoft's pandora's box. Wasted money, merger refusals, investor fear - these are just some of the French studio's problems.

Sonia Selerska, 05 January 2023, 14:32

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has only just begun the process of giving its opinion on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision, but already lawyers are suggesting that finalizing the deal won't be easy.

Kamil Kleszyk, 23 December 2022, 17:49

From Microsoft's latest report, we learn that Sony was set to block the release of several major Xbox titles. Among them are Final Fantasy VII Remake and Silent Hill 2 Remake.

Wiktor Szczesny, 09 December 2022, 15:16

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard is a record-breaking deal in financial terms, but also a legal turmoil. The deal has become the subject of a battle between the American company and a number of authorities. Most recently, the Federal Trade Commission joined in.

Jakub Tarchala, 07 December 2022, 14:10

Will Microsoft's acquisition of the Call of Duty brand have a significant impact on the PC market? Phil Spencer has a strong opinion on the subject. What's more, the brand is set to return to Nintendo consoles for the first time in 10 years.

Adrian Werner, 06 December 2022, 13:14

To assuage the concerns of market regulators, Microsoft is ready to guarantee that Call of Duty games will be released on PlayStation consoles for the next decade. We learned the details of the deal.

Wiktor Szczesny, 29 November 2022, 12:30

The stalemate over the merger of Activision Blizzard and Microsoft has been going on for a very long time. While the European Commission is screening the deal for antitrust violations, Microsoft is reaching out and offering a solution to the problem.

Wiktor Szczesny, 09 November 2022, 13:40

The merger process between Activision Blizzard and Microsoft is picking up steam. We learned the date for the deal finalization. The merger is accompanied by more objections from officials. The European Commission has taken a clear stance on the matter.

Adrian Werner, 02 November 2022, 13:36

Microsoft is having a lot of trouble getting approval for its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The European Commission has decided to take a closer look at the matter.

Hubert Sledziewski, 18 October 2022, 15:03

It's possible that Sony's big show dedicated to PS4 and PS5 games has been postponed due to the CMA's investigation into Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The PlayStation brand owners reportedly do not want to give additional arguments to the Redmond giant.

Kamil Kleszyk, 16 October 2022, 16:41

CD Projekt's recently announced ambitious plans have, for some, become a hint that the Polish company is preparing for being acquired by a larger entity. What do industry analysts make of this?

Hubert Sledziewski, 16 October 2022, 12:54

Britain's Competition and Markets Authority does not believe Microsoft won't stop releasing the Call of Duty series on PlayStation when it acquires Activision Blizzard. The regulator fears this will hurt consumers and disrupt competition in the console market.

Adrian Werner, 12 October 2022, 14:20

The CEO of Take-Two Interactive has nothing against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. He even thinks it will be good for the entire industry.

Adrian Werner, 06 October 2022, 17:52

Microsoft has received approval from Brazil's CADE to acquire Activision Blizzard. However, the corporation is still waiting for a similar move from several other entities.

Kamil Kleszyk, 04 October 2022, 13:29

It looks like Microsoft is very confident in its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The Redmond giant has even launched a special website to convince gamers that there be nothing but benefits will come with the deal.

Adrian Werner, 03 October 2022, 13:41

Chinese giant Tencent intends to increase its investment in Western video game companies. It is mainly interested in acquisitions of developers and publishers, especially those in Europe.

Kamil Kleszyk, 03 October 2022, 13:32

According to the latest reports, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan was scheduled to go to the European Parliament to express his concerns about Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Adrian Werner, 30 September 2022, 13:03

Saudi Arabia intends to invest tens of billions of dollars in the gaming market and take over one of the industry's key publishers.

Kamil Kleszyk, 23 September 2022, 12:56

Although UK officials have launched a detailed investigation into Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the Redmond giant doesn't seem to care at all.

Sonia Selerska, 01 September 2022, 14:36

Quantic Dream has been purchased by a Chinese game industry giant NetEase. David Cage promises that this will not affect their creative freedom and will benefit the players.

Hubert Sledziewski, 29 August 2022, 15:22

Sony is officially entering the mobile gaming market. The Japanese company announced today that it has acquired Savage Game Studios, a developer specializing in games for phones and tablets.

Kamil Kleszyk, 26 August 2022, 16:07

Literally moments ago, a very interesting news broke. According to unconfirmed reports, Amazon is said to be interested in buying a stake in Electronic Arts. But is it really?

Adrian Werner, 18 August 2022, 13:09

Embracer Group will acquire Middle-earth Enterprises, and with it the rights to create adaptations of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. The conglomerate has also bought out the developers of Teardown and the Killing Floor series.

Damian Mista, 16 August 2022, 14:27

AppLovin wants to acquire Unity for $17.5 billion. If finalized, the deal would be the second largest acquisition in the video game industry.

Kamil Kleszyk, 11 August 2022, 12:29

We may be standing on the threshold of a major war between the two giants of the electronics industry. Sony and Microsoft are bringing up increasingly bigger guns in their battle against each other. The Xbox manufacturer accused the Japanese brand of paying developers not to add their games to Xbox Game Pass.

Adrian Werner, 06 August 2022, 14:44

Square Enix has explained why it sold its Western studios. The publisher was said to be concerned that their games would 'cannibalize' the sales of the corporation's Japanese titles.

Jacob Blazewicz, 03 August 2022, 17:03

Electronic Arts will not join Activision Blizzard at Microsoft, nor will it go under the wing of another publisher. On the contrary, EA's CEO believes in the company's future as „the largest independent developer and publisher” in the world.

Adrian Werner, 18 July 2022, 13:40

The months-long process of Sony's acquisition of Bungie has come to an end. As of now, the creators of Destiny 2 are officially part of the PlayStation family.