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Microsoft's Revised Acquisition Plan Could See Activision Cloud Gaming Go to Ubisoft

In its latest move meant to accelerate regulatory green-light, Microsoft has sold cloud gaming rights for its Activision game portfolio to Ubisoft Plus.

Tom’s Hardware

UPDATE: Bobby Kotick confirms Activision Blizzard streaming rights are to be sold to Ubisoft to counter monopoly concerns

In an effort to appease the UK mergers regulator, Microsoft has offered to sell streaming rights for Activision Blizzard games to Ubisoft.

TechRadar

Microsoft rejigs $69B Activision Blizzard deal to placate UK regulators, offers all cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft for 15 years

Bobby Kotick though says 'nothing substantially changes'.

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Markets Today: Stock Indexes Extend Monday’s Gains on Strength in Tech Stocks

Morning Markets September E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESU2 3) this morning are up +0.60%, and Sep Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU2 3) are up +0.85%. Stock indexes this morning are moderately higher, led by strength in technology stocks. Nvidia is up more than +2% in pre-market trading, adding to Monday’s...

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Microsoft submits new plan in £54bn takeover battle with UK competition watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority had originally blocked the multibillion-dollar deal.

The Independent UK

Microsoft plans to give Activision Blizzard game streaming rights to Ubisoft

The move is an attempt to get the acquisition approved in the UK

GamesRadar

Microsoft revamps deal for video game maker Activision Blizzard to meet UK demands

Microsoft has revamped its bid to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard to appease British competition regulators

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Top UK CEOs handed 16% pay rise as millions of workers squeezed – as it happened

Data from the High Pay Centre thinktank showed FTSE 100 bosses collected an average £500,000 pay rise last year, taking their median pay to £3.9m

The Guardian - UK

To appease the CMA, Microsoft restructures the Activision Blizzard King deal

Microsoft Vice President Brad Smith has penned a blog regarding the Activision Blizzard King deal that details Microsoft's plans to sell cloud gaming rights for ABK titles to Ubisoft in perpetuity.

Windows Central

Microsoft submits new Activision Blizzard deal to win over UK regulator

CMA opens new investigation into $69bn acquisition as tech firm offers to sell cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft

The Guardian - UK

Call of Duty Modern Warfare III ready for action

New missions, a fresh 3v3v3 mode and an update of the popular zombie killing side game, Activision is going full bore for what could be John Price’s last stand

The Guardian - UK

Modern Warfare 3: Everything we know about Call of Duty 2023

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 release date confirmed along with first campaign, multiplayer, and zombies details

GamesRadar

The Xbox Series X Diablo 4 edition that could have been is real and I want it

The Diablo 4 Xbox Series X bundle was a bit of a disappointment, not featuring a limited edition console, but popular Diablo content creator received a unique custom-made Diablo 4 Xbox Series X and it got me reminiscing over what might have been.

Windows Central

'Overwatch 2' Is the Best It's Ever Been — But Is It Too Late?

'Overwatch 2's biggest content update, 'Invasion,' finally justifies the sequel. But long-running issues still need addressing.

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Overwatch 2's long-awaited story missions are delicious junk food for diehard fans and unsatisfying crumbs for everyone else

Three short missions aren't quite enough to warrant the four year wait.

Inverse

'Baldur’s Gate 3' Lawsuit Rumors Reveal Gamers Want a Big Change in the Industry

Viral rumors of a lawsuit against 'Baldur's Gate 3' claim the game is just too darn good. But what's actually going on? We dig into the facts.

Windows Central

Overwatch 2 Season 6: Invasion release date, patch notes, Battle Pass, Mythic skin, and more

Here's a full breakdown of everything coming in Overwatch 2's Season 6 Invasion update.

Windows Central

Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard approved by yet another country

Microsoft's bid to buy Activision Blizzard is almost done, garnering approval from New Zealand.

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New Diablo 4 Patch 1.1.1 update finally shows Sorcerers some love

Blizzard has released a Diablo 4 update that's made some sizable balance changes.

Zenger

Activision Blizzard Sues YouTuber Fantano Over TikTok Voice Clip

Alleges misuse of intellectual property law for personal gain

TechRadar

Microsoft submits report to CMA in bid to lift the UK's block on Activision Blizzard acquisition

Microsoft has given its final report to the UK's Competition and Markets Authority to end the block on its planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

The Guardian - UK

UK’s CMA to hear more views on Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal

Competition and Markets Authority gives tech giant hope after it blocked acquisition of Call of Duty maker

Zenger

EXCLUSIVE: Activision Blizzard CFO On Q2 Results, Diablo IV, Microsoft Deal: ‘It’s All About Focus And Execution, Delivering Great Content’

One of the biggest storylines for video game sector continues to be the pending acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft

PC Gamer

Diablo 4's next patch will finally give Sorcerers and Barbarians the buffs they need

You’ll also see Legendary items drop way more often, too.

TechRadar

Diablo 4 teaches us that less is more when it comes to the action bar

Diablo 4’s limits on character abilities make the game stronger and follow a tried and tested RPG tradition.

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