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Microsoft + Activision Blizzard: Show Me the Money! (Premium)

Like many, I'm curious how Activision Blizzard will impact Microsoft's financial results going forward. And…

FTC Halts Internal Trial Against Microsoft, Opening Door to Settlement

The FTC granted Microsoft's request to halt an internal trial that was scheduled for August,…

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Blizzard is Bringing Overwatch 2 and Other Games to Steam

Blizzard Entertainment announced yesterday that it would bring a selection of its games to Steam,…

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Microsoft and Activision Extend Acquisition Deadline to October 18

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have announced an extension of their merging agreement deadline, which expired…

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Xbox Just Keeps Getting Better (Premium)

With the shift from Xbox Live Gold to Xbox Game Pass Core, Microsoft has once…

Microsoft Reveals New Game Pass Titles for Late July

The second wave of games coming to the Game Pass library in July includes a…

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UK Formally Pauses CMA Block of Activision Blizzard Acquisition

A British High Court judge formally paused the UK CMA's block of Microsoft's acquisition of…

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Xbox Game Pass Friends and Family Preview is Ending in August

The Xbox Game Pass Friend and Family plan that Microsoft launched in limited preview back…

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Xbox Game Pass Core to Replace Xbox Live Gold on September 14

It’s official, Microsoft’s Xbox Live Gold subscription will officially become Xbox Game Pass Core on…

Microsoft and Sony Agree to Call of Duty Deal

Sony has finally answered the email Microsoft sent 18 months ago and has agreed to…

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UK CMA Backtracks Again, Speeds Toward Microsoft/Activision Blizzard Approval

Less than one hour after Microsoft's legal victory against the FTC on Friday, the UK…

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Microsoft Defeats FTC Again, Can Acquire Activision Blizzard

In yet another legal victory for Microsoft, a U.S. Appeals court has ruled against the…

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Retro Game Streaming Platform Anstream Arcade is Coming to Xbox on July 21

Anstream Arcade, a retro-themed cloud gaming service that’s already available on PC and Android devices…

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UK CMA Extends Deadline for its Review of Microsoft’s Activision Deal

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced today that it was extending the deadline…

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FTC Appeals Court Ruling on Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Deal

The US FTC has filed an appeal to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard ahead…

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This Time, Common Sense Prevailed (Premium)

U.S. District Court Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley handed Microsoft a stunning legal victory yesterday. She…

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