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Epic Games acquires Brazil's Aquiris News Apr 20th, 2023

Epic Games acquires Brazil's Aquiris

This is the Fortnite firm's first foray into Latin America

South Africa will approve Microsoft Activision deal News Apr 18th, 2023

South Africa will approve Microsoft Activision deal

"The Commission further found that the proposed transaction does not raise any substantial public interest concerns"

Sega splashes out $776m on Angry Birds maker Rovio News Apr 17th, 2023

Sega splashes out $776m on Angry Birds maker Rovio

"We are thrilled at the idea of using our expertise and tools to bring even more joy to our players, enhancing and expanding Rovio’s and Sega's vibrant IPs"

Sony: CMA's new stance on Microsoft Activision deal "surprising and irrational" News Apr 7th, 2023

Sony: CMA's new stance on Microsoft Activision deal "surprising and irrational"

"SIE respectfully submits that the addendum does not justify the CMA’s U-turn on the consoles theory of harm"

Keywords acquires social media agency DMM News Mar 30th, 2023

Keywords acquires social media agency DMM

The games giant has splashed out $67.5 million

Atari to buy Nightdive for $10m News Mar 24th, 2023

Atari to buy Nightdive for $10m

"As we look to grow our business and expand our capabilities, we could think of no better long-term partner than Atari"

Report: EU to give Microsoft Activision deal approval News Mar 3rd, 2023

Report: EU to give Microsoft Activision deal approval

Licensing deals with rivals is seemingly what has tipped it over the edge

Behaviour Interactive buys SockMonkey Studios News Feb 24th, 2023

Behaviour Interactive buys SockMonkey Studios

No figure placed on the deal

Thunderful buys Studio Fizbin News Feb 22nd, 2023

Thunderful buys Studio Fizbin

This is the 11th developer the company has bought

Xbox signs streaming deal with Nvidia, firm 'not close' to Sony arrangement News Feb 22nd, 2023

Xbox signs streaming deal with Nvidia, firm 'not close' to Sony arrangement

Microsoft says it is not even considering selling Call of Duty

Equity firm Supernova acquires Mi-Clos and Little Red Dog Games News Feb 21st, 2023

Equity firm Supernova acquires Mi-Clos and Little Red Dog Games

Deal comes from the developers working with Modern Wolf

CWA asks EU to approve Microsoft Activision deal News Feb 21st, 2023

CWA asks EU to approve Microsoft Activision deal

Union argues that the acquisition will have a positive impact on labour in the games industry

Report: Kotick to remain Activision CEO if Microsoft deal fails News Feb 14th, 2023

Report: Kotick to remain Activision CEO if Microsoft deal fails

If it goes through, he could receive $14.6 million golden parachute

UK competition regulator believes Microsoft Activision would harm gamers News Feb 9th, 2023

UK competition regulator believes Microsoft Activision would harm gamers

The $69 billion deal has hit another stumbling block

EU gives Microsoft antitrust warning over Activision deal News Feb 6th, 2023

EU gives Microsoft antitrust warning over Activision deal

Not clear exactly what objections have been levied, but it's probably the usual suspects

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