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

Microsoft is in talks with partners to launch a mobile gaming store that would compete with those of Apple and Google. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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

Microsoft will launch a games store for iPhone and Android devices in a bid to take on Apple and Google. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is moving to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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

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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Microsoft’s $69B Activision Blizzard Buy Begs the Question: Is the Metaverse Gaming, Commerce or Escapism?

January 18, 2022
If you thought Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg renaming the social media giant Meta and calling the metaverse its future was big, how about Microsoft shelling out almost $68.7 billion for gaming giant Activision Blizzard? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

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FTC Seeks to Reverse Court’s Approval of Microsoft’s Activision Acquisition

December 06, 2023
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 “Call of Duty.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to […]

Microsoft Prepares to Launch Mobile Gaming Store

November 30, 2023
Microsoft is in talks with partners to launch a mobile gaming store that would compete with those of Apple and Google. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Microsoft Preps Games Store to Take on Apple and Google

March 20, 2023
Microsoft will launch a games store for iPhone and Android devices in a bid to take on Apple and Google. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

FTC Aims to Block $69B Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal

December 08, 2022
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is moving to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...