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FTC Seeks to Reverse Court’s Approval of Microsoft’s Activision Acquisition
FTC Seeks to Reverse Court’s Approval of Microsoft’s Activision Acquisition
December 06, 2023  |  Acquisitions

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly continuing its legal battle to challenge Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the maker of popular video game franchise...

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Microsoft Prepares to Launch Mobile Gaming Store
Microsoft Prepares to Launch Mobile Gaming Store
November 30, 2023  |  Mobile Commerce

Microsoft is in talks with partners to launch a mobile gaming store that would compete with those of Apple and Google. Phil Spencer, the head...

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Microsoft Preps Games Store to Take on Apple and Google
Microsoft Preps Games Store to Take on Apple and Google
March 20, 2023  |  Regulation

Microsoft will launch a games store for iPhone and Android devices in a bid to take on Apple and Google. That’s according to Phil Spencer,...

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FTC Aims to Block $69B Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal
FTC Aims to Block $69B Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal
December 08, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is moving to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard.  The agency said in a Thursday (Dec. 8) press release that...

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Microsoft-Activision Deal Could Hurt Competition, CMA Says
Microsoft-Activision Deal Could Hurt Competition, CMA Says
September 02, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

The United Kingdom’s antitrust watchdog said Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard could hinder competition and warrants further investigation. The Competition...

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Gaming Sales, Engagement Slide as Discretionary Spending Shrinks
Gaming Sales, Engagement Slide as Discretionary Spending Shrinks
August 14, 2022  |  Connected Economy

As gamers return to real-world pursuits and cut spending in the wake of economic woes, gaming companies are in trouble. Console producers, video game publishers...

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Fears Mount About Microsoft-Activision Deal Being Finalized
Fears Mount About Microsoft-Activision Deal Being Finalized
April 28, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Investors don’t yet seem to buy in to the idea of Microsoft completing its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc., which Activision shareholders approved...

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Microsoft Pledges Openness in New App Store
Microsoft Pledges Openness in New App Store
February 09, 2022  |  Subscription Commerce

Executives at Microsoft are pledging the company’s new video game app store will be governed by open-market principals, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Feb....

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This Week in Payments: Amazon’s Growth Slows, Competing Platforms Give Sellers More Options and the Metaverse Continues to Seek Applications
This Week in Payments: Amazon’s Growth Slows, Competing Platforms Give Sellers More Options and the...
February 04, 2022  |  Payments Innovation

With Amazon reporting its earnings this week, there was much news about eCommerce, competing platforms and the challenges around supply chain, inventory and fulfillment. The...

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