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Microsoft completes $69bn deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard

Completion of sale follows regulator’s decision to allow it after competition concerns were addressed

The Guardian - UK

CMA warns on Microsoft behaviour as it clears Activision merger

The boss of the competition regulator today issued a fierce missive to Microsoft as it finally cleared the tech giant’s blockbuster merger with Activision, ending a months-long battle to get the deal over the line.

Evening Standard

Microsoft’s bid for Activision gets UK approval. It removes the last hurdle to the gaming deal

Microsoft’s purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard has won final approval from Britain’s competition watchdog

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Microsoft’s AI Chip Innovation And Expanding Gaming Presence With Activision Blizzard Acquisition.

Microsoft Corporation is making significant strides in both the artificial intelligence and gaming sectors.

Zenger

Call of Duty games could arrive on Game Pass next year if Microsoft deal closes

The franchise’s developer says it will start adding games to the subscription service if the UK lets it join the Microsoft family

Evening Standard

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III preview: First impressions from the multiplayer beta

Is there more to this year’s Call of Duty than nostalgia for the glory days?

Evening Standard

Modern Warfare 3 Killstreaks list in 2024

Here's all of the confirmed Modern Warfare 3 Killstreaks so far, as well as some info on each.

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Games to look forward to this holiday season

This year saw many big games released, from gory Dead Island 2 to From Software’s Armored Core. We got a new Zelda, Resident Evil 4 remake, Diablo IV, Street Fighter 6, Jedi: Fallen Order sequel, Final Fantasy and more. Expect Bethesda's Starfield, Mortal Kombat reboot, Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 update, Phantom…

The Hindu

Pushing Buttons: Why I’m mourning the death of the true arcade game

In this week’s newsletter: A trip to the Devon coast led me to visit some seaside arcades for the first time in years, and reminded me how much games have changed

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft's revamped $69 billion deal for Activision gets closer to UK approval

British competition regulators has signaled that Microsoft’s restructured $69 billion deal to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard is likely to receive antitrust approval

The Independent UK

UK set to clear Microsoft’s deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard

The $69bn acquisition is expected to go ahead as revised proposal addresses regulator’s concerns

The Guardian - UK

Fresh Microsoft-Activision deal ‘opens the door’ to being cleared, CMA says

Microsoft’s blockbuster deal with Call of Duty maker Activision got a step closer to completion today after the UK competition watchdog said a revised version of the deal addressed its concerns, adding that it “opens the door” to being cleared.

Evening Standard

Electronic Arts (EA) and 2 More Entertainment Stocks – Buy or Sell?

The gaming industry has evolved from a leisure activity to a more serious endeavor. Growing internet penetration and the adoption of advanced technologies make this industry well-positioned for solid growth. So, let’s analyze whether Nintendo (NTDOY), Activision Blizzard (ATVI), and Electronic Arts (EA) are a Buy or Sell. Keep reading.

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Microsoft leaked a new Xbox Series X and upcoming Bethesda games

The FTC accidentally leaked several unredacted documents from Microsoft’s antitrust hearing over the Xbox Activision acquisition

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The Guardian - UK

How Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III was written: ‘you start with sticky notes’

From consulting with military advisers on raid tactics to tailoring responses for different player styles … the game’s development team take us inside their creative campaign

Inverse

Xbox Executive Sarah Bond on Game Pass, AI, and "Citizen Creators"

Sarah Bond has led Microsoft's gaming division to new heights with Game Pass and ID @ Xbox. In an exclusive interview with Inverse, she unveils her vision for the future of video games.

Evening Standard

Video game strike in the making as actors’ union slams industry’s ‘greed’

Actors’ dispute with video game companies echoes demands from film studios, including calls for fairer pay and regulated use of AI

PC Gamer

Call of Duty enlists AI to eavesdrop on voice chat and help ban toxic players starting today

There's a new AI-powered sheriff in town, and its name is ToxMod.

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Call of Duty partners with Modulate to add real-time voice chat moderation to Modern Warfare 3

Call of Duty takes aim at toxicity by partnering with Modulate to introduce real-time voice chat moderation into the Modern Warfare 3, releasing in November.

TechRadar

Modern Warfare 3 Campaign Early Access release date and how to access

Here's the Modern Warfare 3 Campaign Mode Early Access release date, as well as details on how to gain access.

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4 Entertainment Stocks Investors Watch Everyday

Gaming has evolved from a leisure activity to a more serious endeavor. Growing internet penetration and the adoption of advanced technologies make this industry well-positioned for expansion. Considering these factors, adding fundamentally strong entertainment stocks Activision Blizzard (ATVI), Nintendo (NTDOY), Flutter Entertainment (PDYPY), and PLAYSTUDIOS (MYPS) to one’s watchlist could…

TechRadar

Xbox boss Phil Spencer says mobile is important for audience growth

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has discussed the ongoing Activision Blizzard deal, saying that the acquisition is about "mobile capability."

Windows Central

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer beta dates announced

Strap in for more Call of Duty, hot on the heels of the brand new reveal trailer Activision and Sledgehammer Games announced multiplayer beta dates and when to expect the Call of Duty: Next showcase.

Windows Central

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 gets its first campaign premiere at Gamescom 2023

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the latest premium title in the annually released first person shooter franchise from Activision, set to launch on November 10.

Inverse

Microsoft May Have Just Saved Ubisoft’s Game Pass Competitor

Microsoft gives Ubisoft a big win in a new deal that aims to appease the CMA's biggest worries about an Activision Blizzard acquisition.

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