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The Latest Breaking News from Activision Blizzard

Minecraft doesn't have a native PS5 version because Sony was "reluctant" to send Microsoft a dev kit

“I think Sony could have sent the kits to Microsoft just as easy as any other publisher," said Xbox boss Phil Spencer

GamesRadar

Microsoft tried buying Zynga prior to Activision Blizzard deal

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer says the company tried buying Zynga prior to the Activision Blizzard deal, but that ultimately it didn't work out.

Windows Central

Sony right to ‘not run the risk’ of sharing PS6 plans if Microsoft Activision deal passes

Activision might not have access to PS6 development insight if it is purchased by Microsoft

Daily Mirror

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Microsoft says this week's FTC hearing on the Activision buyout will "decide whether the deal goes forward"

A delay could send Microsoft into a "three-year administrative nightmare"

GamesRadar

Activision reportedly wanted better revenue split before Call of Duty would come to Xbox Series X|S

According to Xbox's Sarah Bond, Activision asked for a better revenue share before Call of Duty would come to Xbox Series X|S consoles.

Windows Central

Microsoft shows Xbox Game Pass boosts interest in playing new game genres

During the hearing for the FTC against Microsoft and Activision Blizzard, the company revealed some stats on how Xbox Game Pass encourages new game purchases.

Windows Central

Email reveals PlayStation boss wasn't actually worried about Call of Duty becoming Xbox exclusive: 'We'll be OK, more than OK'

Shortly after the proposed acquisition was announced, Jim Ryan said he expects to see Call of Duty games on PlayStation consoles "for many years to come."

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Activision is shutting down the original Call of Duty: Warzone after only 3 years

Warzone is dead, long live Warzone.

PC Gamer

Xbox admits defeat in 'console wars'

The courtroom showdown between the FTC and Microsoft rages on and Xbox says it's "losing the console wars."

Windows Central

Sony's PlayStation CEO said that it would be 'more than OK' if Xbox purchased ABK, Microsoft responds

According to an email from Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan, he believed PlayStation would be "more than OK" if Microsoft purchased Activision Blizzard.

Windows Central

Everything to know about the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard hearing that starts today

A slew of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard executives will try to defend Microsoft’s $68.7 billion deal for the gaming company in court this week.

Fortune

Diablo 4 'your account is currently locked' bug – here's how to fix it

If you're having trouble trying to log into Diablo 4, these are the workarounds you could try

Daily Mirror

Microsoft, U.S. regulators head to court over $69 billion deal that could reshape video gaming

Microsoft on Thursday will try to gain clearance to complete a $69 billion takeover of video game maker Activision Blizzard in a legal showdown with U.S. regulators that will reshape a pastime that’s bigger than the movie and music industries combined

The Independent UK

Here's where the Microsoft-Activision deal stands around the world

With a handy map!

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A breakthrough in the hunt for Diablo 4's cow level has players racing to perform a secret cleansing ritual for the Oxen Gods

Nobody seems to care if it's even possible in the game yet.

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Dow Jones Dips As Boeing Stock Dives On This; These Warren Buffett Stocks Are Near Entries

The Dow Jones fell as Nike and Boeing stock tumbled. A trio of Warren Buffett stocks are near entries. China stock Alibaba plunged.

TechRadar

Diablo 4 devs would love to 'fix all your problems tomorrow' but that’s impossible

After the successful launch of Diablo 4, Blizzard is looking for more substantial updates and balance patches.

TechRadar

US injunction temporarily blocks Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition leading up court battle

A US government anti-trust watchdog has issued a legal injunction, temporarily blocking Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

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Axios

Microsoft bid to buy Activision Blizzard blocked by temporary restraining order

A federal judge granted the FTC's request for the order that prevents Microsoft from closing acquisition of gaming giant.

The Independent UK

Microsoft's planned Activision Blizzard merger temporarily blocked by US judge

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Microsoft’s planned $69 billion purchase of video game company Activision Blizzard

PC Gamer

FTC wins a temporary restraining order blocking the Microsoft—Activision deal

The TRO means nothing can happen until the court rules on the FTC's request for a temporary injunction against the deal.

Windows Central

Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard temporarily blocked by FTC restraining order

Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard is blocked by a temporary restraining order obtained by the FTC, with a court date set for June 22, 2023.

PC Gamer

Overwatch 2 charging $15 for story missions is the cherry on top of its worst month ever

It's not everything you wanted and it'll cost you.

The Street

Microsoft Stumbles on Unexpected Problem for the Control of Call of Duty

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission, one of the powerful antitrust regulators, filed a last-minute complaint to block the software and console giant's acquisition of video game powerhouse Activision Blizzard.

The Street

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