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FTC loses bid to block Microsoft Activision deal News Jul 12th, 2023

FTC loses bid to block Microsoft Activision deal

Merger to go through ahead of the July 18th deadline

Gearbox acquires 3D tech specialist Captured Dimensions News Jan 5th, 2023

Gearbox acquires 3D tech specialist Captured Dimensions

"This acquisition brings incredible technology into the fold for future projects and enables further expansion of offerings to strategic partners across multiple business units.”

Report: FTC split on Microsoft Activision deal News Dec 7th, 2022

Report: FTC split on Microsoft Activision deal

Merger likely to pass, though concessions likely

Hideo Kojima insists his studio will remain independent News Nov 4th, 2022

Hideo Kojima insists his studio will remain independent

Developer says he has been approached with "ridiculously high" offers

UK competition body concerned about impact of Microsoft Activision deal News Oct 13th, 2022

UK competition body concerned about impact of Microsoft Activision deal

The CMA has laid out its problems with the proposed acquisition

UK competition watchdog moves to second phase of Microsoft Activision deal investigation News Sep 2nd, 2022

UK competition watchdog moves to second phase of Microsoft Activision deal investigation

This is all part of the process

NetEase has bought Quantic Dream News Aug 31st, 2022

NetEase has bought Quantic Dream

No figure has been placed on the deal

Bandai Namco says M&A boom is impacting its business News Aug 26th, 2022

Bandai Namco says M&A boom is impacting its business

The company says smaller publishers are having a harder time accessing studios

AppLovin is trying to merge with Unity News Aug 10th, 2022

AppLovin is trying to merge with Unity

Though the engine firm would have to terminate its proposed deal with IronSource

Sony closes Bungie acquisition News Jul 18th, 2022

Sony closes Bungie acquisition

And PlayStation is paying slightly more than previously announced for the studio

Report: EA has had acquisitions talks with Disney, Apple, NBCUniversal and Amazon News May 23rd, 2022

Report: EA has had acquisitions talks with Disney, Apple, NBCUniversal and Amazon

Company has apparently been "persistent in pursuing a sale" for some years

Report: Games investment hit $3.5bn for Q1 2022 News May 18th, 2022

Report: Games investment hit $3.5bn for Q1 2022

That's a substantial drop year-on-year thanks to Roblox IPO

Improbable continues games divestment with Midwinter sale News May 17th, 2022

Improbable continues games divestment with Midwinter sale

This is part of the firm shifting focus to the metaverse.

Activision Blizzard shareholders give nod to Microsoft deal News Apr 29th, 2022

Activision Blizzard shareholders give nod to Microsoft deal

But the $68.7 billion deal still needs FTC approval

Offworld Industries acquires Beyond the Wire dev Redstone News Mar 18th, 2022

Offworld Industries acquires Beyond the Wire dev Redstone

“Offworld continues to be an amazing partner to work with throughout the development of Beyond the Wire"

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