Microsoft arms for a fight with UK regulator
Expecting opposition
Software King of the World Microsoft is getting ready for a fight with the UK's competition regulator over its Activision Blizzard acquisition.
EU tells Microsoft why it is worried about Activision Blizzard deal
Vole says it is prepared to make concessions
The European Union has sent Microsoft a list of its concerns about the ongoing purchase of Activision Blizzard for $69 billion.
Microsoft asks Sony to hand over legal details
Activision Blizzard case might get messy for Sony
Microsoft has subpoenaed Sony for legal information to bolster its attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard in a move which could force the console maker to reveal a lot of information it does not want disclosed.
Activision Blizzard refuses to acknowledge Proletariat union
Could the company get any more 19th century?
Activision Blizzard, which has a history of bullying and sexist behaviour to female staff has taken yet another step towards being backward 19th century capitalists by refusing to acknowledge a staff trade union at one of its video game studios.
US watchdogs snuffle Microsoft's Activision Blizzard buy out
Worried that Microsoft will pull games from rival consoles
US anti-trust regulators are going to court to stop Microsoft's buy-out of Activision-Blizzard claiming that they are worried that non-Microsoft gaming consoles will suffer.
EU to investigate Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal
Moving to phase II of monopoly investigation
The European Commission has announced that, following its initial investigation into Microsoft's proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, it will now be opening a more "in-depth" Phase 2 probe to determine the deal's likely impact on competition.
UK government watchdog asks public what it thinks of Activision Blizzard deal
Because asking the British public works so well
The UK government is asking the public's opinion on Xbox's acquisition of Activision Blizzard despite its recent poor track record on making the right choice.
Saudi Arabia approves Microsoft take over of Activision Blizzard
Not worth losing your head over
Saudi Arabia is the first regulatory authority to approve Microsoft’s proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Did Microsoft just say that Activision Blizzard was unoriginal?
Nothing to see here move on please
Software King of the World Microsoft has just told anti-trust regulators that its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard is not important because the outfit does not release "unique" or "must have" games.
Brits not fans of Activision Blizzard sell-off
Microsoft faces the Competition and Markets Authority watchdog
It seems that the British are not big fans of Microsoft’s attempts to buy Activision Blizzard.