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Sony Fights Desperately To Keep Call Of Duty Available On The PlayStation

November 25, 2022 Marc Marasigan Comments

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With Microsoft and Activision Blizzard now in the process of finalizing their $69 billion merger, various government agencies have been scrutinizing the deal over concerns of its effects on free competition, particularly since there’s always the possibility that Microsoft could end up limiting Sony’s access to Activision Blizzard games. Sony itself is also worried that the PlayStation might not be [...]

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission Is Looking To Block The Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Merger

November 24, 2022 Marc Marasigan Comments

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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is preparing to throw a wrench in Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. According to news site Politico, the commission is looking to file a federal antitrust lawsuit against the companies to block the deal. “The investigation remains ongoing, but much of the heavy lifting is completed, including depositions of Microsoft chief executive Satya [...]

Microsoft Lays Off Nearly 1,000 Employees As Part Of Its ‘Structural Adjustments’

October 19, 2022 Marc Marasigan Comments

With Microsoft poised to acquire Activision-Blizzard for $70 billion, the company is reportedly making “structural adjustments” which unfortunately included laying off several hundred employees. Insiders report that the tech giant has laid off nearly 1,000 employees from various departments, including its Xbox and Studio Alpha divisions. Microsoft announced back in July that it was planning to lay off less than [...]

Microsoft-ABK Acquisition Under Scrutiny By UK Government Over Call Of Duty Exclusivity

October 18, 2022 Marc Marasigan Comments

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The UK government continues its investigation of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard over concerns of potential antitrust violations should the merger push through. The country’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been running the merger through a fine-tooth comb for since last month with a particular focus on the Call of Duty franchise. The CMA is currently looking into the possibility [...]

Microsoft Open To Acquiring More Studios After Activision Blizzard Says Phil Spencer

September 20, 2022 Marc Marasigan Comments

Microsoft is looking to acquire even more studios even as it works to finalize its $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. In an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Asia, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer said that they’re open to acquiring more video game studios to remain competitive with other big-name video game companies like Sony and Tencent, both of which have [...]

Microsoft’s Phil Spencer Reveals Driving Forces Behind Activision Blizzard Acquisition

August 31, 2022 Marc Marasigan Comments

While the question of why Activision Blizzard decided to merge with Microsoft is easy enough to answer given the company’s current predicament, the reason behind the latter’s decision to acquire the controversial company still remains a mystery… until today. In an interview with Bloomberg’s Emily Chang, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer revealed that the decision to acquire Activision Blizzard was [...]

Microsoft Starts Testing PC And Xbox Game Pass Family Plan In Selected Regions

August 8, 2022 Marc Marasigan Comments

It’s long been rumored that Microsoft is planning to release a Game Pass family plan for Xbox and PC. Those rumors have now been confirmed as the company starts testing the new subscription plan in Ireland and Colombia through the Xbox Insider program. The new family plan allows up to five accounts, including the owner, to be used with a [...]

Microsoft Confirms Work On ‘Keystone’ Xbox Game Streaming Device

May 31, 2022 Marc Marasigan Comments

A few weeks ago, Microsoft insider’s revealed the tech company’s plans to launch a standalone device that will allow users to stream Xbox games directly to their TVs. The device will reportedly function much like Amazon’s Fire Stick or Roku streaming devices and will come with an extensive library of Xbox Game Pass titles. Windows Central has now confirmed that [...]

Microsoft Will Reportedly Be Launching A Games Streaming Device And App For TV In 12 Months

May 10, 2022 Marc Marasigan Comments

The ability to stream games from the cloud to your TV seems to be the next big thing in gaming, or at least Microsoft seems to think so. Insider sources told VentureBeat that the tech giant is planning to release a device that will allow users to stream games on their TVs to expand on their existing Xbox cloud gaming [...]

Microsoft Plans To Place Third-Party Ads In Its Free-To-Play Xbox Games

April 20, 2022 Marc Marasigan Comments

Microsoft is looking to earn a few extra bucks in its free-to-play titles aside from what they’re already getting from microtransactions. The tech giant is reportedly looking into placing ads in some of its Xbox games to generate additional revenue. According to GamesIndustry.biz, Microsoft plans to create a private marketplace where selected brands and companies can purchase ad space for [...]

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