ALL THE LATEST NEWS ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF PC GAMES

Acquisition

Article Types

FTC tries to block Microsoft Activision deal News Jun 13th, 2023

FTC tries to block Microsoft Activision deal

Due to worries the companies will complete merger anyways

Improbable has sold its defence division News Jun 9th, 2023

Improbable has sold its defence division

Group of investors led by Luxembourg-based finance firm Noia Capital

Report: Microsoft considering pulling Activision from UK News Jun 5th, 2023

Report: Microsoft considering pulling Activision from UK

This is an extreme option in the eventuality the country doesn't approve the deal

CD Projekt shoots down Sony acquisition rumours News May 30th, 2023

CD Projekt shoots down Sony acquisition rumours

"We want to remain independent"

Microsoft files appeal against UK block of Activision deal News May 25th, 2023

Microsoft files appeal against UK block of Activision deal

Xbox firm points to widespread approval for the acquisition has sign it should be given the nod

China approves Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal News May 22nd, 2023

China approves Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal

Acquisition given the nod with no conditions

European Commission gives nod to Microsoft Activision deal News May 16th, 2023

European Commission gives nod to Microsoft Activision deal

Gamers in the region will be able to stream titles from the Call of Duty on any streaming platform for ten years

UK regulator imposes further restrictions in Microsoft Activision deal News May 15th, 2023

UK regulator imposes further restrictions in Microsoft Activision deal

CMA blocks either company from

Keywords acquires developer Hardsuit News May 11th, 2023

Keywords acquires developer Hardsuit

This is the company's first studio in Seattle

EA "indifferent" to whether Microsoft Activision deal goes through News May 10th, 2023

EA "indifferent" to whether Microsoft Activision deal goes through

"And whether it goes through or not, we will continue to be the No. 1 publisher on the Microsoft platform"

Spencer questions CMA logic in blocking Microsoft Activision deal News May 5th, 2023

Spencer questions CMA logic in blocking Microsoft Activision deal

Exec says that the organisation's definition of cloud games "doesn't really exist yet"

Microsoft claims blocking Activision deal "bad for Britain" News Apr 28th, 2023

Microsoft claims blocking Activision deal "bad for Britain"

"I think in that sense the impact of this decision is far broader than on Microsoft or this acquisition alone"

UK competition body blocks Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal News Apr 27th, 2023

UK competition body blocks Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal

Due to the Xbox firm's existing cloud dominance

Focus Entertainment snaps up sim specialist Dovetail Games News Apr 21st, 2023

Focus Entertainment snaps up sim specialist Dovetail Games

"Focus historically has enjoyed great success in the simulation space and we believe that we can emulate and build on that success with Dovetail"

PlayStation acquires Firewalk from ProbablyMonsters News Apr 21st, 2023

PlayStation acquires Firewalk from ProbablyMonsters

The studio is working on a multiplayer title for both PC and PS5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 27