Microsoft ABK acquisition (Page 4)
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Microsoft granted access to Sony documents: The FTC's response in detail
Xbox firm will receive PlayStation exclusivity contracts and four years of company records in preparation for summer trial over Activision Blizzard acquisition
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Microsoft in Brussels: Sound and fury, signifying nothing | Opinion
A slick presentation to the European Commission may sway regulators to support the Activision deal – but Microsoft’s much-vaunted concessions don’t address key concerns
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Did Microsoft do enough to convince Europe to let them buy Activision Blizzard? | Opinion
Updated: Microsoft made a strong case in Europe. But the real challenge is with the UK
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Why Microsoft's claim that it has 20% market share in Europe vs PlayStation's 80% was accurate
There was a reason the company discounted Nintendo
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Microsoft signs deal with Nvidia, but is 'not close' to deal with Sony over Activision Blizzard
Updated: Microsoft rejects the idea that it could sell a part of the business, such as Call of Duty, to get the deal approved
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As it happened: Microsoft's Activision Blizzard press conference in Brussels
Microsoft's Brad Smith and Phil Spencer brief the media afer a closed hearing at the European Commission
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CWA asks European Commission to approve Microsoft-Activision merger
Union president asks regulator to consider the potential for positive impact on the labour market and workers' rights to organise
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Microsoft, Nintendo sign ten-year Call of Duty deal, more Xbox games to follow
Microsoft president Brad Smith says legally binding agreement is "part of our commitment to bring Xbox games to players on more platforms"
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What would a Game Pass dominated landscape look like? | Opinion
Nobody is surprised by Microsoft's admission that Game Pass cannibalises paid sales, and many companies are untroubled – but a potential monopsony remains a threat for others
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Three Xbox rivals believe the Activision Blizzard merger would harm competition
But two are not concerned and a third says it's 'too early' to say
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Microsoft to attend hearing with EU regulator on February 21
The company will defend its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard
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Kotick will reportedly remain as Activision CEO if Microsoft deal falls through
Report also claims publisher sees UK regulator as the "only real potential roadblock" to $69 billion acquisition
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Sony says Microsoft's demands in FTC case about Activision acquisition are "obvious harassment"
Microsoft had requested to see files about Sony's leadership
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Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard could harm gamers, says UK regulator
The CMA warns that the deal could result in higher prices, reduced range, lower quality, worst service for console and cloud gaming services
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Kotick on Microsoft ABK acquisition: "The FTC, CMA and EU don't know our industry"
Activision Blizzard CEO says UK will be more like Death Valley than Silicon Valley if it rejects $69 billion deal
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Microsoft reportedly expecting CMA to oppose ABK acquisition
UPDATE: Xbox firm says it has "not predetermined, nor been advised by its lawyers, that the merger will be blocked"
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Microsoft subpoenas Sony to prepare for FTC trial
PlayStation firm has requested a week's extension for response as the two platform holders continue to negotiate
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Google and Nvidia reportedly share concerns over Microsoft/ABK with FTC
Companies provided information around regulator's worry that Microsoft could dominate cloud and subscriptions
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Microsoft pro-union ad seems to seek goodwill for Activision Blizzard acquisition
Tech firm says it "isn't asking FTC to ignore competition concerns" as it partners with CWA for New Year message
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CMA extends deadline for Microsoft/Activision Blizzard investigation
Inquiry group now has until April 26, 2023 to complete report, but is aiming to do so ahead of this date
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FTC: No "substantive" settlement talks under way with Microsoft
US regulator's attempt to block $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition centres around August trial
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Chile approves Microsoft Activision Blizzard merger
Meanwhile, FTC pre-trial hearing will begin later today
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Can the FTC block Microsoft's ABK acquisition?
Legal experts offer their thoughts on what will happen following the US regulator's lawsuit against the $69 billion deal
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Did Microsoft break its promise to the EU about Bethesda exclusives? | For The Record
The European Union has given some clarification following the FTC's claim that Microsoft reneged on assurances around Starfield and Redfall
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FTC files lawsuit to block Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition
US regulator says it seeks to stop Microsoft from using ownership of leading publisher to harm competition and consumers
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