US FTC pauses in-house trial for the Microsoft Activision deal A new report indicates that the FTC will pause its trial against Microsoft's ABK acquisition. Windows Central · Jul 20, 2023
Classic Call of Duty titles on Xbox are experiencing a player resurgence Classic Call of Duty titles like Modern Warfare 3 and Black Ops 1 are experiencing a revival on Xbox as players flood back now that the older games' servers have been fixed. Windows Central · Jul 18, 2023
FTC leaning toward appealing loss to Microsoft in Activision Blizzard case The US government agency has until later this week to appeal GamesRadar · Jul 12, 2023
Microsoft beats FTC in court battle over Activision Blizzard deal, but the deal isn't done yet A US court has ruled against the FTC's planned injunction GamesRadar · Jul 11, 2023
Activision CEO wouldn't put Call of Duty, other titles on Xbox Game Pass During the FTC vs. Microsoft hearing, Activision CEO Bobby Kotick said the company isn't interested in Game Pass-style services. Windows Central · Jun 28, 2023
Microsoft was interested in acquiring Bungie and Sega for Xbox Game Pass New documents show that Microsoft was, at one point, interested in acquiring both Bungie and Sega. Windows Central · Jun 26, 2023
The next Xbox and PS6 could launch as early as 2028 according to court documents Console generation 10 could be just a few years away. Windows Central · Jun 23, 2023
The FTC argues that Xbox-exclusive content would be bad, ignoring that PlayStation has had it for years The FTC says it's worried Microsoft will make Xbox-exclusive skins if it acquires ABK. How ironic. Windows Central · Jun 22, 2023
FTC vs. Xbox: The FTC claims cloud gaming and Xbox Game Pass are 'the same' The battle for Activision Blizzard King continues as Microsoft meets with the FTC in court. The FTC kicks things off by trying to convince the judge that cloud streaming and subscription markets are one and the same. Windows Central · Jun 22, 2023
Microsoft admits Xbox "lost the console wars" A rare candid look at console share stats GamesRadar · Jun 22, 2023
Sony says it would withhold PS6 information from Activision if the Microsoft deal goes through Sony won't share new console with a studio owned by its rival GamesRadar · Jun 21, 2023
Microsoft has filed its appeal to the UK's CMA over the Activision Blizzard acquisition Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition has sailed through regulators, with the UK's regulatory body as the lone standout. Microsoft has filed its appeal. Windows Central · May 24, 2023
Microsoft reportedly plans to close Activision deal despite FTC lawsuit A new report suggests Microsoft is planning to close its Activision deal despite FTC interference. Windows Central · Apr 25, 2023
Call of Duty is coming to Nintendo consoles – if Microsoft and Activision merger closes Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, has confirmed that the Call of Duty franchise will be available on Nintendo following the merger of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard King. Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022