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Spencer questions CMA logic in blocking Microsoft Activision deal News May 5th, 2023

Spencer questions CMA logic in blocking Microsoft Activision deal

Exec says that the organisation's definition of cloud games "doesn't really exist yet"

Microsoft claims blocking Activision deal "bad for Britain" News Apr 28th, 2023

Microsoft claims blocking Activision deal "bad for Britain"

"I think in that sense the impact of this decision is far broader than on Microsoft or this acquisition alone"

UK competition body blocks Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal News Apr 27th, 2023

UK competition body blocks Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal

Due to the Xbox firm's existing cloud dominance

Focus Entertainment snaps up sim specialist Dovetail Games News Apr 21st, 2023

Focus Entertainment snaps up sim specialist Dovetail Games

"Focus historically has enjoyed great success in the simulation space and we believe that we can emulate and build on that success with Dovetail"

PlayStation acquires Firewalk from ProbablyMonsters News Apr 21st, 2023

PlayStation acquires Firewalk from ProbablyMonsters

The studio is working on a multiplayer title for both PC and PS5

Epic Games acquires Brazil's Aquiris News Apr 20th, 2023

Epic Games acquires Brazil's Aquiris

This is the Fortnite firm's first foray into Latin America

South Africa will approve Microsoft Activision deal News Apr 18th, 2023

South Africa will approve Microsoft Activision deal

"The Commission further found that the proposed transaction does not raise any substantial public interest concerns"

Sega splashes out $776m on Angry Birds maker Rovio News Apr 17th, 2023

Sega splashes out $776m on Angry Birds maker Rovio

"We are thrilled at the idea of using our expertise and tools to bring even more joy to our players, enhancing and expanding Rovio’s and Sega's vibrant IPs"

Sony: CMA's new stance on Microsoft Activision deal "surprising and irrational" News Apr 7th, 2023

Sony: CMA's new stance on Microsoft Activision deal "surprising and irrational"

"SIE respectfully submits that the addendum does not justify the CMA’s U-turn on the consoles theory of harm"

Keywords acquires social media agency DMM News Mar 30th, 2023

Keywords acquires social media agency DMM

The games giant has splashed out $67.5 million

Atari to buy Nightdive for $10m News Mar 24th, 2023

Atari to buy Nightdive for $10m

"As we look to grow our business and expand our capabilities, we could think of no better long-term partner than Atari"

Report: EU to give Microsoft Activision deal approval News Mar 3rd, 2023

Report: EU to give Microsoft Activision deal approval

Licensing deals with rivals is seemingly what has tipped it over the edge

Behaviour Interactive buys SockMonkey Studios News Feb 24th, 2023

Behaviour Interactive buys SockMonkey Studios

No figure placed on the deal

Thunderful buys Studio Fizbin News Feb 22nd, 2023

Thunderful buys Studio Fizbin

This is the 11th developer the company has bought

Xbox signs streaming deal with Nvidia, firm 'not close' to Sony arrangement News Feb 22nd, 2023

Xbox signs streaming deal with Nvidia, firm 'not close' to Sony arrangement

Microsoft says it is not even considering selling Call of Duty

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