All news on the topic: Microsoft Activision deal

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Nintendo reaffirms its great Xbox relationship, despite Spencer's purchase plans
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser seemingly isn't concerned by the revelation that Xbox wants to ultimately buy Nintendo.
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Microsoft Activision deal – what it means for players
A brief look at the main ways the CMA's recent approval of the Activision Blizzard deal may affect players in the near future.
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Xbox head promises Call of Duty ‘parity’ on consoles despite Activision deal
With the Microsoft Activision deal locked in, head of Xbox Phil Spencer has set out some of his intentions for Call of Duty.
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Xbox Game Pass won't be getting Activision Blizzard games anytime soon
Xbox Game Pass has already had so many hits this year, do we really need Activision titles right now?
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Microsoft Activision deal for Call of Duty maker finally approved by the CMA
The final hurdle in Microsoft's proposed $69billion acquisition of Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard has finally been cleared.
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Microsoft Activision deal is likely to be approved by UK regulators this week
The CMA previously halted the Microsoft Activision deal over cloud gaming concerns, but now looks set to give it the go-ahead.
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Xbox buying Nintendo would be an industry disaster
Recently leaked emails prove that Xbox's acquisition spree won't just stop at Activision and Bethesda, which could be to the detriment of all of us.
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Microsoft spending spree would never include Capcom says boss
The COO of Capcom also said the company prefers "organic growth" over acquiring external companies
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Microsoft Activision deal on the cusp of approval by UK's CMA
The tweaks Microsoft made to the proposed Activision purchase appears to have won the CMA over meaning the last obstacle in the acquisition has been overcome.
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Leaked Xbox emails suggest Spencer keen to acquire Valve and Nintendo
A massive Microsoft leak reveals that Xbox boss was keen to splash out on buying Nintendo, calling it "THE prime asset" in gaming
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Xbox leaks suggest a new Xbox controller is coming along with cloud gaming push
Microsoft is responsible for a huge Xbox leak that reveals its future hardware plans including a controller revamp, a cloud gaming push, and a new Xbox console
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Microsoft behind huge Xbox leak that shows new console in the works
Microsoft is planning to release a mid-generation refresh for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S incredibly soon, according to highly confidential documents that the company accidentally leaked.
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Microsoft submits new CMA deal – handing Activision streaming rights to Ubisoft
Activision Blizzard games will also come to the Ubisoft+ subscription as a part of the Microsoft Activision deal
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UK's CMA is running out of excuses to block Microsoft Activision deal
Microsoft argues that significant changes in circumstances following the CMA's final ruling should be enough for the regulator to reverse its decision
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Microsoft Activision deal likely to clear in UK as October extension granted
All hope isn't lost for the Microsoft Activision deal, especially since a new deadline has been negotiated
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Call of Duty is coming to Xbox Game Pass – just not as soon as you'd like
Call of Duty on Xbox Game Pass is a future possibility, but fans will need to be patient
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Call Of Duty will stay on PlayStation after Microsoft Activision deal
PlayStation will keep Call of Duty for 10 years, but loses any future Diablo, Crash Bandicoot, and Overwatch titles
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Microsoft Activision deal approval could backfire on gamers in the long term
Past precedent has proved the direction that Xbox's acquisitions will likely take the industry in future.
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The future of Xbox Game Pass in the UK could look a lot different
Compromises to appease the CMA could leave Xbox Game Pass subscribers in the UK worse off than other countries
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FTC appeal: Microsoft Activision deal under threat again
Microsoft may have won the battle against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to get its purchase of Activision Blizzard approved, but its not over yet.
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Diablo 4 on Xbox Game Pass not happening despite Activision going first-party
The president of Activision Blizzard has reiterated the studio's stance on Diablo 4 Xbox Game Pass viability
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Microsoft Activision deal approved everywhere but the UK – what happens next
Microsoft may have surpassed one hurdle with regards to its Activision acquisition, but one regulator remains
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Microsoft Activision deal moves closer to completion after FTC court triumph
Microsoft wins its fight against the FTC in US Federal Court, meaning its Activision Blizzard acquisition is all but guaranteed
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Microsoft Activision deal vs FTC – Warzone Mobile release window confirmed
We've learned how much Call of Duty makes for PlayStation, when Warzone Mobile will be launching and that Activision's CEO thinks Call of Duty shouldn't become exclusive
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Is Xbox buying Sega – If Activision buyout flops Sega could be next on the list
Microsoft was also interested in acquiring Supergiant Games, Bungie and Zynga before settling on Activision
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