As is well known, Microsoft’s planned purchase of publisher Activision and all associated brands is now only dependent on the antitrust authorities around the world. Of course, the US FTC plays a special role in this – but for a certain reason it will probably not intervene decisively in the end. The takeover of Activision ...
picture: OnlyPhoto (Getty Images) Politically are reporting that the Federal Trade Commission “is likely to file an antitrust lawsuit to block Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of video game giant Activision Blizzard,” according to three people with knowledge of the matter. the FTC, emboldened by their recent success in preventing the merger of book publishers Penguin ...
When you think of “mid-sized” games, what do you think of? Maybe, if you’re thinking about scope and budget, you’d label something like A Plague Tale: Requiem or Wicked West “mid-scale.” After all, they’re from a publisher that’s happy to tout the dominance of its Double-A titles. Or you could be more specific – maybe ...
Microsoft wanted to get into the game-streaming business with its own device, code-named Keystone, but it became clear the team had designed a product that was too expensive for consumers. That’s according to Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer, who told The Verge that the team decided to instead focus on bringing a smart TV streaming ...
On January 18, we were all surprised by the announcement of the takeover of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft. Opportunity came at the worst time in history for the company responsible for classics like Diablo with several of its central figures accused of sexual harassment and promoting an extremely toxic work environment over the past 20 ...
It’s always difficult to get numbers at Microsoft. The financial reports speak more of evolution than face value. Speaking at WSJ Live, Phil Spencer spoke about the share of Game Pass subscriptions in Microsoft’s gaming revenue. At least we can say that they are not insignificant! Game Pass’s share of our content and service revenue ...
Game news Xbox Game Pass: A Plague Tale Requiem and 10 additional “free” games on Microsoft’s service Published on 10/18/2022 at 9:17 p.m As usual, Microsoft has halved its October announcements for the Xbox Game Pass service. After a first salvo of “free” games earlier this month, the manufacturer announces a second one… And what ...
We continue to close episodes of the acquisition of Activision by Microsoft, since the intention to purchase was announced, there is no one left to comment or give approval. This time, it’s the turn of Take-Two, more precisely of its CEO, Strauss-Zelnickwho approved the Activision takeover. Strauss Zelnick shared his total agreement with the takeover ...
Microsoft typically announces most of its new Surface products in September or October, and it doesn’t look like it will be any different this year. The company has confirmed that it will hold the “Microsoft Fall 2022 Event” on October 12, with plans to “talk about devices”, suggesting Surface will be on the agenda. Only ...
Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard brings more queue than necessary. We see a powerless Sony for not knowing how to stop the deal, and several players in the same industry who they are not opposed to Microsoft taking over this titanic and legendary empire games and franchises. The latest tech company to side with the ...
