“We have no plans to bring Xbox Game Pass to PlayStation or Nintendo.” Xbox CEO Phil Spencer on console hardware, the future of Activision-Blizzard, and much more

Microsoft Gaming CEO and Xbox lead Phil Spencer is currently at CCXP 2023 presenting alongside other major entertainment companies at one of Brazil’s biggest comics, movies, and gaming conventions. Spencer’s attendance at the show caps off one of the busiest years for the Xbox team in years, potentially, as the team jetted all over the […]

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Despite backlash, Call of Duty: MW3 is setting records for Microsoft and Activision-Blizzard

What you need to know Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, developed by Sledgehammer Games and published by Activision, launched on November 10. The game is the first to be released following the high-profile acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft.  MW3 (2023) is the lowest-rated Call of Duty title and has been the subject of […]

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Rachat Activision-Blizzard : Xbox doit devenir n°1 du jeu mobile d’après Phil Spencer

A l’occasion de l’officialisation du rachat d’Activision-Blizzard-King par Microsoft, le patron de Xbox Phil Spencer a détaillé les ambitions de la compagnie américaine dans un récent podcast. Pour le cadre, il est essentiel pour Microsoft de devenir le numéro 1 du jeu mobile pour “rester pertinent”.  Crédits : 123RF Comme vous le savez probablement, le […]

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Readers sent us their wild hopes, dreams, and fantasies for the future of Activision-Blizzard and Xbox

Our Top Xbox Recommendations It’s finally over. 22 months of hardcore regulatory wrastlin’ later, Microsoft now owns Activision-Blizzard-King, the biggest publisher in gaming history.  Activision is known for Call of Duty, Candy Crush, Diablo, and World of Warcraft. Fewer people know about the firm’s extensive 40-year back catalog, though. People of a certain age remember […]

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Microsoft rachète Activision-Blizzard, la plus grosse fusion de l’histoire du jeu vidéo est officielle

Après l’obtention de l’accord définitif de la part des autorités de régulation britanniques, Microsoft vient de confirmer l’acquisition d’Activision Blizzard King dans ses rangs. C’est le clap de fin pour cette opération historique lancée il y a deux ans maintenant.  Crédit : fellowneko / 123RF C’est désormais chose faite. Après bientôt deux ans de tractations […]

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With Activision-Blizzard and Microsoft finally under the same roof, Xbox has a huge, huge opportunity

It’s finally over. Microsoft cleared its last regulatory hurdle stopping the big Activision deal for Xbox, and it’s only a matter of time before the two publishing giants begin integrating.  Activision-Blizzard is one of the biggest and most successful video game publishers on earth. Commanding video game staples like World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, […]

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Yet another major regulator has ruled in favor of the Xbox, Activision-Blizzard merger

What you need to know Microsoft is attempting to purchase Activision-Blizzard for a massive $69 billion dollars.  The transaction for the Call of Duty maker has been under heavy scrutiny with regulators across the globe.  Another potential hurdle has been cleared, with Japan’s Fair Trade Commission tentatively ruling in favor of the deal.  Japan is […]

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This is the one Activision-Blizzard game Xbox absolutely NEEDS to revive

There is one game above all others that makes sense for a full-blown revitalization effort, should Microsoft close its deal for Activision-Blizzard.  If you’ve been living under a rock, you may be unaware that Microsoft and Xbox are trying to purchase Activision-Blizzard for a cool $69 billion dollars. Activision is of course the studio behind […]

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Another major trade organization is backing Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard deal

What you need to know Microsoft is trying to acquire Activision-Blizzard for Xbox, known for games like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft.  The regulatory process is gruelling, with the EU, U.S. FTC, and UK CMA all citing concerns.  Major labor unions and trade organizations are seemingly in support of the deal, now including […]

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Another major trade organization is backing Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard deal

What you need to know Microsoft is trying to acquire Activision-Blizzard for Xbox, known for games like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft.  The regulatory process is gruelling, with the EU, U.S. FTC, and UK CMA all citing concerns.  Major labor unions and trade organizations are seemingly in support of the deal, now including […]

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Activision-Blizzard Xbox deal latest: UK regulator delays decision, Microsoft may close without FTC

This is the story that simply won’t go away. Microsoft’s blockbuster acquisition of Activision-Blizzard continues, with the latest drama revealing how aggressive Microsoft is willing to be to force the deal through. In preliminary hearings with the US regulatory body (via Destin), the FTC has revealed that Microsoft is ready to close the deal without […]

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