Star Citizen Devs Grow in Power; Already One of Largest Indie Studios
Cloud Imperium Games, the developers of Star Citizen, have announced the acquisition of Canadian Turbulent. The merger will make the developers a real powerhouse among independent studios. With this make the game that has been in development for over a decade finally complete?
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Kamil Kleszyk
July 16, 2023
![Microsoft Takes on UK's CMA Again [Update: CMA Extends Decision Period]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/426804981.jpg)
Microsoft Takes on UK's CMA Again [Update: CMA Extends Decision Period]
The merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard is close to being finalized. After winning in the United States, the Redmond giant will refocus on the UK and try to allay CMA's concerns.
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Hubert Sledziewski
July 14, 2023
Here's What Games and Studios Microsoft Will Acquire Together With Activision
Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard is a huge deal that has the potential to change a lot in the gaming market. The number of developers working on games for the former company will triple as a result.
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Adrian Werner
July 12, 2023
Microsoft Wins in U.S.; Activision Blizzard Acquisition Almost Certain
Microsoft has won the court battle with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Thus, nothing now stands in the way of its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
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Hubert Sledziewski
July 12, 2023
Sony Revealed at How Much it Values Call of Duty
Confidential Sony documents have seen the light of day, from which we learn, among other things, how much the Call of Duty franchise is worth to the corporation. Now it's no suprize why the Japanese do not want to allow the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard.
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Kamil Kleszyk
June 29, 2023
Microsoft's Astounding Shopping List Includes Sega, Paradox and IO Interactive
Thanks to court documents, we learned the list of studios that Microsoft wanted to acquire. It included teams such as Bungie, Bohemia Interactive, IO Interactive and 11 bit studios. Publishers such as Sega and Paradox Interactive were also considered for buyout.
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Adrian Werner
June 27, 2023
Phil Spencer Made a Solemn Vow About Call of Duty on PlayStation
Xbox boss Phil Spencer made a promise to the court that Call of Duty would continue to be released on Sony's consoles. However, the way he worded his pledge may be questionable.
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Kamil Kleszyk
June 26, 2023
Microsoft Bought Bethesda Because it Feared Starfield Would be a PS5 Exclusive
During a hearing in the US, Microsoft's Phil Spencer said that the company acquired Bethesda Softworks (and ZeniMax Media as a whole), among other things, because it was concerned that Sony would buy temporary exclusivity on Starfield.
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Adrian Werner
June 25, 2023
Jim Ryan's Private Email Suggests Sony is Not Worried About Losing Call of Duty
A very interesting thread has emerged in the hearing on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Jim Ryan's disclosed private correspondence suggests that Sony isn't afraid of losing Call of Duty at all.
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Agnes Adamus
June 25, 2023
Sony Won't Share PlayStation 6 With Activision if Microsoft Acquires It
Sony will not provide Activision Blizzard with the technical specs of the PlayStation 6 if the company is acquired by Microsoft, the company's CEO Jim Ryan has assured. Creating future installments of the Call of Duty series for the PS6 would therefore be severely hampered.
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Hubert Sledziewski
June 23, 2023
We Learned How Much Embracer Paid for Lord of the Rings
Embracer Group's financial report revealed the amount for which the Swedish corporation acquired the rights to works from the Lord of the Rings universe.
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Marcin Przała
June 22, 2023
'Eliminate PlayStation': Lawyers Provide Evidence Revealing Microsoft's Intentions
Alleged internal messages sent between Microsoft employees have surfaced, making it clear that the Activision deal is aimed at eliminating PlayStation from the game market.
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Kamil Kleszyk
June 21, 2023
Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Temporarily Blocked by FTC
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have been granted a „temporary restraining order” by a court in the United States. This is to prevent the companies from finalizing their merger prematurely.
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Hubert Sledziewski
June 14, 2023
Microsoft Reportedly Considers Drastic Steps to Get Around CMA's Block on Acti-Blizz Purchase
According to credible rumors, Microsoft has a rather drastic plan B in case the British CMA does not agree to the acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
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Adrian Werner
June 4, 2023
CD Projekt RED Denies Rumors of Sony Taking Over
A well-known industry insider has reported that Sony is planning to acquire Polish studio CD Projekt Red - creators of The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. The developer has commented on the reports.
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Hubert Sledziewski
May 29, 2023
Microsoft Fights Back in UK; Company Appeals CMA's Decision
Microsoft has appealed CMA's decision literally at the last moment. The fight on British soil over the merger with Activision continues.
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Sonia Selerska
May 25, 2023
Microsoft Won Skirmish With Gamers Trying to Block Activision purchase
A group of gamers who see a threat in the merger between Activision and Microsoft have asked a California court to block the deal. The US judiciary rejected the lawsuit.
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Kamil Kleszyk
May 23, 2023
![Another World Power Greenlit Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Merger [UPDATE]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/422347046.jpg)
Another World Power Greenlit Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Merger [UPDATE]
Another major country has agreed to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
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Adrian Werner
May 22, 2023
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Deal Greenlit by European Union; Breakthrough
The European Commission has backed Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, but under certain conditions.
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Jacob Blazewicz
May 16, 2023
Brits Want to Make Sure Microsoft Doesn't Get Activision
Britain's Competition and Markets Authority has issued a regulation on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The agency wants to make sure the companies don't try to force the deal.
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Jacob Blazewicz
May 12, 2023