Activision Blizzard
Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition will harm UK gamers, says watchdog
CMA says Xbox maker’s takeover of Call of Duty and World of Warcraft owner could lead to higher prices
Mark Sweney and Dan Milmo
08, Feb, 2023 @5:29 PM
TechScape: With a $67bn takeover in the works, is it finally game on for Microsoft?
With the acquisition of Activision Blizzard in the works, the company is facing investigations by trade commissions the world over. If the deal goes through, could it help the forgotten tech giant gain new relevance?
Alex Hern
03, Jan, 2023 @11:51 AM
US agency moves to block landmark merger of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard
Regulators voted 3-1 to stop the biggest acquisition in video game history, citing concerns over thwarting of competition
Guardian staff and agencies
08, Dec, 2022 @9:29 PM
‘The metaverse will be our slow death!’ Is Facebook losing its $100bn gamble on virtual reality?
The company now known as Meta has spent staggering amounts on creating an immersive successor to the traditional 2D internet. But what has it got to show for it, apart from 11,000 job losses?
Steve Rose
07, Dec, 2022 @6:00 AM
Microsoft takeover of Activision Blizzard raises concerns at UK regulator
Competition watchdog asks companies to address questions, with possible investigation to follow
Alex Hern UK technology editor
01, Sep, 2022 @2:40 PM
Activision Blizzard’s Raven Software workers vote to form industry’s first union
The vote marks a victory for labor advocates in an industry mired with allegations of abuse and poor working conditions
Kari Paul and agency
23, May, 2022 @8:54 PM
Judge approves Activision Blizzard’s $18m settlement over sexual harassment suit
Gaming company, which faces further lawsuits, agrees to take steps to prevent and address discrimination and harassment
Kari Paul and agencies
29, Mar, 2022 @8:09 PM
Pushing Buttons: why are games about mundane tasks so much fun?
In this week’s newsletter: farming, city planning, even golf – I admit I find games about unbelievably boring activities addictive
Keza MacDonald
01, Feb, 2022 @12:45 PM
Pushing Buttons: the Microsoft-Activision deal is a chance to transform game development
In this week’s newsletter: whatever reservations we have about the merger, it’s a chance to bring meaningful, positive change for the people who actually make games
Keza MacDonald
25, Jan, 2022 @12:45 PM
Activision Blizzard employees form first of its kind Game Workers Alliance Union
The announcement, in an industry where unions are rare, came on the heels of Microsoft’s acquisition of the company
Kari Paul
21, Jan, 2022 @11:55 PM
Microsoft’s Activision merger faces real-world barriers to metaverse mission
Suspicious US regulators and a problematic culture at the video game firm need to be overcome to realise AR vision
Dan Milmo Global technology editor
20, Jan, 2022 @6:00 AM
Microsoft takeover of Call of Duty games firm wipes $20bn off Sony shares
Investors react to possibility that Playstation and subscription service will lose Activision Blizzard games
Mark Sweney
19, Jan, 2022 @3:11 PM
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