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Activision Blizzard faces legal problems over alleged monopolistic tactics

Gaming giant Activision Blizzard finds itself entangled in a legal battle as it is hit with a lawsuit alleging anti-competitive practices, particularly concerning its...

Microsoft initiates workforce reduction: 1,900 jobs cut across Activision Blizzard and Xbox

Microsoft has initiated a workforce reduction, affecting approximately 1,900 employees at both Activision Blizzard and Xbox. Although the majority of the layoffs are concentrated...

‘The story is a 2/10 for me’ – Fans react with disappointment to CoD Modern Warfare 3 campaign early access

Call of Duty (CoD) is one of the most popular and longest running video game franchises. While the game has seen its highs and...

Minecraft breaches 300 million-mark in copies sold

One of the best-selling games of all time, Minecraft has crossed 300 million game copy sales since its first release back in 2009. This...

CMA approves Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision without cloud gaming rights

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) of the UK has today approved Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. However, as part of the agreement Microsoft...

Microsoft-Activision deal in final stages after positive consultation with CMA

During the latest consultation meeting in which Microsoft presented its changes and new offerings, things are seemingly working out for the gaming giant. The...

Activision introduces AI-based voice chat moderation tool in Call of Duty games

Call of Duty, one of the iconic shooter franchises, has taken a step to combat toxicity in its video games by introducing a new...

Players can now carry over items from Call of Duty MW 2 to MW 3

For the first time in over a decade, Activision is now allowing players to carry over items from a previous Call of Duty (COD)...

Call of Duty Modern Warfare III confirmed for November 10 launch

Activision has announced Call of Duty Modern Warfare III along with its release date of November 10. The game will be a direct sequel to...

Microsoft scores big as federal court denies FTC’s preliminary injunction in Activision deal

Microsoft won the legal battle against the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) preliminary injunction against its $69 billion acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard. With...

Making Activision games exclusive would make no economic, strategic sense: Satya Nadella

Addressing concerns regarding the $69 billion acquisition of Activision disrupting the gaming market equilibrium, Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella has said that making Activision games...

Activision to shut down Warzone Caldera shortly

Call of Duty developer, Activision, in an official blog announced that starting September 21, Warzone Caldera will not be available to play on the...

US judge temporarily blocks Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard

A US district judge on Tuesday approved the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) request to temporarily block Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The FTC's...

Microsoft lays out appeal against CMA’s stand on Activision Blizzard deal

Microsoft is set to challenge UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) after the regulator blocked the Activision Blizzard acquisition claiming that it will disrupt...

Blizzard plans using AI to enhance game development

Popular game development company Blizzard is now using Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated concept art for their video games characters outfits, levels, etc. and plans...

Microsoft Activision acquisition may get delayed for a decade

In a shocking turn of events after UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocked the Microsoft Activision deal, the official report from CMA also...