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Tuesday, 17 October 2023 10:14

Microsoft finally gets go-ahead for Activision Blizzard deal

Microsoft has finally got the go-ahead for its proposed acquisition of games giant Activision Blizzard, with the UK regulatory authority giving clearance for the merger ahead of a deadline of 18 October.

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Wednesday, 20 September 2023 09:20

Microsoft leaks Xbox plans along with documents in FTC case

Microsoft's security reputation has taken another beating, with the company releasing a number of plans for its Xbox gaming platform along with public documents submitted to the court adjudicating a case filed by the FTC over its plans to acquire Activision Blizzard.

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Wednesday, 19 January 2022 19:14

Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard for US$70b

Microsoft made big news when it bought Minecraft and when it bought Bethesda, but today’s news is a deal 10 times that. Microsoft has now announced its acquisition of Activision Blizzard for an eye-watering US$70 billion. It makes Microsoft the world’s third-largest gaming company.

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Friday, 12 December 2014 09:41

OFFICIAL: Windows 10 Consumer Preview 21 January 2015 event

If you’ve been waiting to see what consumer focused goodies Microsoft is manufacturing for inclusion within Windows 10, the wait for a post Win8 world is nearly over!

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Microsoft finally gets go-ahead for Activision Blizzard deal

Microsoft leaks Xbox plans along with documents in FTC case

Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard for US$70b

OFFICIAL: Windows 10 Consumer Preview 21 January 2015 event

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