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The Latest Breaking News from Activision Blizzard

Nintendo Switch 2 developer briefings are mere "rumors," says company president

Claims Switch 2 showings are "untrue"

TechRadar

Xbox's Phil Spencer considers PS5 and Nintendo Switch players part of the Xbox community

This is Spencer's mindset after the Activision Blizzard acquisition closed

GamesRadar

Microsoft may lose $120 million due to the Overwatch League shutdown

When Activision Blizzard shuts down the Overwatch League, it may cost Microsoft quite a bit.

Windows Central

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Every Overwatch 2 BlizzCon 2023 announcement: Mauga, new heroes, Clash mode, and more

During BlizzCon 2023, Blizzard revealed what's coming to Overwatch 2 in the near and far future.

Windows Central

World of Warcraft: The War Within FAQ – Gameplay, trailers, everything you need to know

World of Warcraft: The War Within is the tenth major expansion of World of Warcraft and the opening act of the game's Worldsoul Saga. Here is everything you need to know for the next chapter of World of Warcraft.

Windows Central

Phil Spencer shows up at BlizzCon to address his new subjects

"We will nurture the essence of what has made Blizzard unique," promises King Phil.

PC Gamer

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer showed up at BlizzCon 2023 to talk Blizzard's history and future as part of Xbox

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer appeared at BlizzCon 2023 to talk about Blizzard's history and how its future will be shaped with Xbox.

Windows Central

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Modern Warfare 3 review-in-progress: "An underwhelming campaign that feels like it knows it can do better"

GamesRadar

Xbox now features a full-screen Modern Warfare 3 ad on the startup screen sparking user criticism

Xbox users are criticizing Microsoft for its new full-screen Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 advertisement on the startup screen.

TechRadar

Thanks to Microsoft, A New Push to Unionize Activision Blizzard Has Already Begun

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard means more than 10,000 works are now covered by a labor neutrality agreement.

Inverse

Xbox’s Phil Spencer teases classic Activision games on Game Pass

Phil Spencer is interested in reviving classic Activision Blizzard games for Xbox Game Pass and being a “custodian” for games history

USA Today Sports Media Group

Pushing Buttons: What the biggest deal in games history means for Call of Duty, Overwatch and more

After months of legal and regulatory wrangling, the $69bn merger is done – and could change the future of the industry

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft's Activision Deal Reveals the Worst Thing About Gaming Culture

Microsoft capped off its acquisition of Activision Blizzard with a bizarre trailer, but the merger isn't one worth admiring.

Inverse

LinkedIn cuts more than 600 workers, about 3% of workforce

LinkedIn said Monday it is laying off hundreds of workers

The Independent UK

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Microsoft spent two years trying to buy Activision Blizzard. For Xbox CEO, that was the easy part

After two years co-piloting the biggest acquisition in video game history past an onslaught of challenges, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer now moves on to his next quest: making Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard worth the hassle

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Investor's Dilemma: Should You Buy Microsoft (MSFT) Stock This Week?

With British competition regulators initially blocking Microsoft's (MSFT) acquisition of Activision Blizzard, is it a favorable time to consider investing in MSFT, given the recent approval for the major gaming deal? Let's find out….

USA Today Sports Media Group

Microsoft completes its $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition

Microsoft completed its $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition, over 18 months after first announcing the deal

Evening Standard

OPINION - Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard gets approval - Tech and Science Daily podcast

Microsoft's $69 billion Activision Blizzard merger looks set to go through - after UK regulators gave clearance to gaming's biggest ever takeover deal.

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US denies Iran access to $6 billion fund from prisoner swap deal

Following Hamas's attack on Israel, the US and Qatar have agreed to temporarily prevent Iran from tapping the $6 billion fund that was transferred to it as part of last month's prisoner swap deal. We take a closer look. In the EU, member states are to vote on the use…

The Guardian - UK

JP Morgan CEO warns world may be facing most dangerous time in decades – business live

Jamie Dimon says war in Ukraine compounded by last week’s attacks on Israel may have far-reaching impacts on energy and food markets, global trade, and geopolitical relationships

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft completes $69bn deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard

Completion of sale follows regulator’s decision to allow it after competition concerns were addressed

The Independent UK

Microsoft’s bid for Activision gets UK approval. It removes the last hurdle to the gaming deal

Microsoft’s purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard has won final approval from Britain’s competition watchdog

Zenger

Microsoft’s AI Chip Innovation And Expanding Gaming Presence With Activision Blizzard Acquisition.

Microsoft Corporation is making significant strides in both the artificial intelligence and gaming sectors.

Evening Standard

Call of Duty games could arrive on Game Pass next year if Microsoft deal closes

The franchise’s developer says it will start adding games to the subscription service if the UK lets it join the Microsoft family

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly lower after Wall St has its worst week in 6 months

Shares in Asia are mostly lower, with only Tokyo advancing, after Wall Street wheezed to more losses with its worst week in six months

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