What’s Next for Microsoft, Activision After U.K. Rejects Deal

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Microsoft’s $75 Billion Deal for Activision Blizzard in Peril

[ad_1] The U.K.’s antitrust watchdog rejected the deal, saying it would hurt competition in the videogaming industry. [ad_2] Source link

Microsoft Has Game With or Without Activision

[ad_1] Deal setback comes as core cloud and software businesses show strong resilience.  [ad_2] Source link

5G Was Going to Boost Mobile Gaming. Why Hasn’t It? 

[ad_1] Faster, better internet service isn’t critical for playing even the most graphics-intensive smartphone games today. But the rise of cloud gaming could change that. [ad_2] Source link

Activision Deal Enters Bonus Round Phase

[ad_1] Microsoft’s acquisition looks more likely, while the Blizzard unit’s new “Diablo” game shapes up to be a surprise hit. [ad_2] Source link

Justice Department Sues Activision Over Esports Leagues

[ad_1] The government alleges the videogame company imposed rules that limited competition for players and suppressed wages. [ad_2] Source link

Microsoft Signs ‘Call of Duty’ Pacts With Nintendo and Nvidia as Activision Deal Faces Scrutiny

[ad_1] The agreements come as regulators in the U.S. and abroad have said they are concerned the proposed $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard could harm competition in the videogame…

Microsoft’s Activision Deal Would Harm Gamers, U.K. Regulator Says

[ad_1] Tech Competition and Markets Authority says it will ask both companies to propose ways to ease its concerns [ad_2] Source link

Duty Calls Activision Blizzard Back to the Top

[ad_1] A blockbuster franchise’s revival shows how players are concentrating on fewer and bigger videogames. [ad_2] Source link

Stocks Poised for Losses, Treasury Yields Rise

[ad_1] Futures pointed to further losses for U.S. stocks, after strong jobs data last week raised the prospect of more rate increases by the Federal Reserve. [ad_2] Source link