Sony Boss Warns Cloud Gaming Still Technically 'Very Tricky'

As Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard buyout hangs in the balance, the boss of Sony has warned cloud gaming is still technically “very tricky”.

11:10 am, June 5, 2023

Activision Blizzard Fires World of Warcraft Game Designer for Making Fun of Corporate Greed

Activision Blizzard leaders didnt appreciate jokes that poked fun at greedy corporate execs via a conniving, scampering, and loot-obsessed character in World of Warcraft, so much so they fired the gam..

5:20 am, June 5, 2023

EU Boss Comments On Microsoft-Activision Deal And PlayStation Outselling Xbox 4:1

The European Union has approved Microsoft's blockbuster $68.7 billion buyout of Activision Blizzard, and one of the key people involved in the decision, Margrethe Vestager, has now shed more light on ..

11:20 am, May 27, 2023

Microsoft's Arguments Published for Appeal Against UK's CMA in Activision Blizzard Acquisition Case

The British CAT published the application by Microsoft to appeal against the local CMA following its decision to block the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The house of Xbox does not mince words in..

5:20 am, May 27, 2023

European Commission Says PlayStation Sells 4 Times More Consoles Than Xbox in Europe

The European Commission, who earlier this month approved Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, has said PlayStation sells four times more consoles than Xbox in Europe.

5:10 pm, May 26, 2023

European Commission Says Microsoft-Activision Merger Represents A Positive Development

European Commission has recently claimed that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, in fact, represents a positive development.

5:20 am, May 26, 2023

Xbox Formally Appeals UK CMA Decision to Block Activision Blizzard Deal

The Microsoft Activision Blizzard legal battle continues in the UK as Xbox officially files for an appeal against the CMA's findings.

5:10 am, May 25, 2023

"X Labs" Call of Duty Clients Featuring MW2, Ghosts, Advanced Warfare & BO3 Taken Down by Activision

X Labs, a suite of custom Call of Duty clients, has been taken down by Activision. The project supported various CoD titles such as MW2 and Black Ops 3.

5:20 pm, May 23, 2023

China Approves Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

China's State Administration has approved Microsoft's attempted $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, joining a total of 37 regulators including the EU and Japan.

11:10 pm, May 19, 2023

Microsoft-Activision Deal Unconditionally Approved in China

The Microsoft-Activision deal has now received unconditional approval from the Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation.

5:20 pm, May 19, 2023

Xbox’s Activision-Blizzard Deal Greenlit in EU…but it’s Not Over Yet – Unlocked 595

5:10 am, May 18, 2023

Take-Two Boss Supportive of Microsoft-Activision Deal: 'What's Good for Them Is Good for the Industry'

As Microsoft continues in its efforts to acquire Activision Blizzard and multiple regulators make their decisions on the deal, several publishers have now publicly voiced their thoughts on the situati..

11:10 pm, May 17, 2023

UK MPs grill regulator over Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal block, day after EU grants approval

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has defended its decision to block Microsoft's $68.7bn Activision Blizzard buy

5:20 pm, May 16, 2023

EU approves Microsoft's $68.7bn Activision Blizzard bid

Microsoft's stalled Activision Blizzard buyout received some positive news today, as the EU offered its approval. The E

5:20 pm, May 15, 2023

Xbox's Activision Blizzard Deal Approved by European Commission

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been approved by the European Commission.

5:10 pm, May 15, 2023

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick to earn $185 million if Microsoft merger closes

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick stands to receive a hefty payout of up to $185 million if the Microsoft-Activision merger closes at $95 per share buyout price.

11:20 am, May 10, 2023

EA Discusses Unannounced Games, Battlefield, Microsoft & Activision, AI, & Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

During EA's financial conference call, CEO Andrew Wilson and CFO Chris Suh talked about a variety of topics including acquisitions, AI, Battlefield, and more.

11:20 am, May 10, 2023

Activision Hires Queen Elizabeth II's Former Lawyer to Lead CMA Appeal

Activision Blizzard has brought on Queen Elizabeth II's former lawyer to lead their appeal against the CMA's halt of the Microsoft acquisition.

11:10 pm, May 9, 2023

EA CEO: Activision Blizzard Deal Is 'Not Really Material to Us'

Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson responded to Xbox's ongoing attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard, saying that it's "not really material" to EA whether the deal goes through.

11:10 pm, May 9, 2023

Activision is making more money on PC than consoles for the first time, and the gap is widening

There's gold in these personalized computing hills, and Activision Blizzard is taking notice.

5:20 pm, May 9, 2023

New MW2 & Warzone 2 Skin for Sale Looks to be Ripped Out of MW2019; Delivers More P2W Elements

Activision has not only released a new pay-to-win bundle for MW2 & Warzone 2, but the skin included seems to be ripped from MW2019.

5:20 pm, May 9, 2023

Activision CEO says Amazon Luna has the most game streaming customers

Activision-Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick believes Amazon Luna is the largest cloud gaming service in the world by virtue of 200m Amazon Prime subscribers.

5:20 pm, May 8, 2023

Boosteroid: There's No Evidence of Activision Joining the Cloud Soon; CMA Is Slowing Innovation

Wccftech talked with Boosteroid, one of the cloud gaming platforms that signed a 10-year deal with Microsoft, about the CMA's block of the Activision Blizzard merger.

5:20 am, May 5, 2023

CMA Says Microsoft Would Lose 'Substantial' Money By Making Call of Duty Exclusive in 'All Plausible Scenarios'

In the more than 400-page report released by the CMA that blocked the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, the agency concludes that the fears put forward by Sony regarding Call of Duty ex..

5:10 pm, May 1, 2023

Microsoft wrong to say Activision deal block is bad for Britain - PM's spokesman

A spokesman for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Microsoft's president was wrong to say the decision to block the company's acquisition of Activision Blizzard was bad for Britain and the European Union..

5:20 am, May 1, 2023

Is the Microsoft-Activision deal dead?

The deal that will change the industry forever." That's how analysts described Microsoft's proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard to GamesIndustry.biz shortly after it was announce..

5:20 pm, April 30, 2023

Xboxs Activision-Blizzard Deal Is Blocked. Now What

In a surprise plot twist, Microsoft's Activision-Blizzard acquisition has been BLOCKED by the UK's CMA regulatory authority. We spend most of the show discussing the ramifications of this as well as w..

5:20 pm, April 29, 2023

Microsoft Signs 10-Year Cloud Gaming Deal With Europe-Based Nware

Microsoft announced it has signed a 10-year agreement with European cloud gaming platform Nware. The deal will bring all Xbox games on PC to the cloud gaming platform, as well as Activision Blizzard g..

5:20 am, April 29, 2023

Major Publishers Report AAA Games Can Cost Over a Billion to Make

A report released alongside the CMA's decision to block the Microsoft Activision Blizzard acquisition reveals the demanding costs behind modern AAA game development, which can surpass $1 billion per g..

5:10 am, April 29, 2023

Microsoft Cloud Remedy Entitled It to All Activision Cloud Gaming Revenue, Reveals CMA

The CMA has revealed that Microsoft's cloud remedy would entitle it to all revenue from Activision games on rival cloud gaming services.

11:20 pm, April 28, 2023

NVIDIA GeForce NOW and Other Cloud Gaming Providers Reject CMA Decision on Activision Blizzard Deal

Several cloud gaming service providers have expressed their disapproval of the CMA's block of Microsoft's bid to acquire Activision Blizzard.

5:20 pm, April 28, 2023

Activision merger may 'seriously harm competition,' multiple companies tell CMA

Multiple video games companies told UK regulators at the CMA that the Microsoft-Activision combination could 'seriously harm competition' in the industry.

11:20 am, April 28, 2023

CMA Says If Microsoft Acquires Activision, Game Pass Gets More Expensive

Along with the extensive examination of Microsoft's current business practices and plans, including its advantage in cloud computing, the CMA also raised concerns about how an increased library of vid..

5:10 am, April 28, 2023

CMA Says Nintendo Platforms Aren't 'Technically Capable' of Running Call of Duty, Disputing Microsoft's Claim

After the CMA blocked the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard merger, it also mentioned that Call of Duty can't run at equal parity on Nintendo platforms as others.

11:10 pm, April 27, 2023

Microsoft, Activision-Blizzard, and the CMA: So, What’s Next?

We spoke to lawyers and analysts to help unpack the rocky road Microsoft has ahead of it if it wants to pursue Activision-Blizzard, what possible outcomes remain, and why we’re likely going to b..

11:10 pm, April 27, 2023

Why Cloud Gaming, Not Call of Duty, Might Kill the Microsoft-Activision Merger

With an appeal on the way, let’s take a look at why the CMA is so concerned in the first place, and what might Xbox might do to satisfy its worries and get the UK’s stamp of approval on th..

5:10 pm, April 27, 2023

Nintendo Switch isn't "technically capable" of running Call of Duty well, CMA argues

The Competition and Markets Authority in the UK says it has "seen no evidence" to suggest that Call of Duty can run well on Nintendo Switch. On April 26, the CMA blocked Microsoft's purchase of Acti..

5:20 am, April 27, 2023

Xbox’s Activision-Blizzard Deal Is Blocked. Now What? – Unlocked 592

5:10 am, April 27, 2023

The UK's Activision Blizzard Decision is Tomorrow, And Signs Point to It Going in Xbox's Favor

Microsoft is gearing up to potentially overcome a significant hurdle in its acquisition of Activision Blizzard: the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

11:10 pm, April 25, 2023

Call of Duty Is Getting a Board Game Adaptation Next Year

Call of Duty: The Board Game, a tabletop adaptation of Activision's seminal shooter series, has been announced with a 2024 release window. A Kickstarter campaign for the strategy game will launch this..

5:10 pm, April 24, 2023

FTC's Lina Khan Questioned by Rep on 'Pro-Sony Stance' in the Microsoft/AB Deal

FTC Chair Lina Khan was questioned by a Republican rep on the supposed 'Pro-Sony stance' exhibited in the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard deal.

11:20 am, April 21, 2023

Crash Team Rumble Gets New Gameplay Trailer Ahead of Tomorrow's Beta

Today Activision released a new trailer of the next Crash Bandicoot game, Crash Team Rumble, focusing on the gameplay offered by the beta.

5:20 pm, April 20, 2023

Microsoft-Activision Deal Approved Unconditionally in South Africa

In yet another win for Microsoft, the Microsoft-Activision deal has now been unconditionally greenlit in South Africa.

11:20 pm, April 17, 2023

Activision Really Wants You to Buy Call of Duty: MW2 & Warzone 2's $30 Battle Pass BlackCell

Activision seems to be really keen on promoting the new premium battle pass for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2.0 named BlackCell.

5:20 am, April 16, 2023

Activision Employees Speak Out on Company's Crunch; Had Days Working 'Til 3AM

Former and current employees of Activision share their experience working through crunch at the company, and how it affected their products come release.

12:20 am, February 13, 2022

Antitrust Laws Are Changing, Here's What That Means for Gaming Mergers

As more massive video game mergers occur, IGN spoke with legal and gaming industry experts about whether these acquisitions will face increased scrutiny before being finalized.

6:10 pm, February 12, 2022

Call of Duty Community Update: A Warzone Special Briefing for Our Players

Activision : As we continue our commitment to supporting a healthy and thriving Warzone experience, we are pleased to share some new intel on key community-focused updates, present fixes, and the futu..

6:20 am, February 12, 2022

Call of Duty stays multiplat - should you be upset?

Call of Duty and other big Activision Blizzard games are staying multiplatform. If you are and Xbox only gamer, should you be upset?

6:20 pm, February 11, 2022

Microsoft Promises To Put the ‘Right People in the Right Position’ To Improve Activision Blizzard Culture

Microsoft has committed to putting "the right people in the right position" at the helm of Activision Blizzard amid the ongoing serious allegations around the company's toxic workplace culture.

6:10 pm, February 11, 2022

Microsoft Wants to Bring Call of Duty and Other Activision Blizzard Games to Nintendo Consoles

Microsoft wants Call of Duty and other Activision Blizzard titles to make their way to Nintendo consoles like the Switch.

6:10 pm, February 10, 2022