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Italian Competition Authority Investigates Activision Blizzard’s Promotions and Parental Controls

Italian Competition Authority Investigates Activision Blizzard’s Promotions and Parental Controls
Italian Competition Authority Investigates Activision Blizzard’s Promotions and Parental Controls
January 16, 2026  |  Legal

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) launched two investigations into the Microsoft-owned gaming company Activision Blizzard, alleging that it engaged in “misleading and aggressive practices.” Get...

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FTC Seeks to Reverse Court’s Approval of Microsoft’s Activision Acquisition
FTC Seeks to Reverse Court’s Approval of Microsoft’s Activision Acquisition
December 06, 2023  |  Acquisitions

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly continuing its legal battle to challenge Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the maker of popular video game franchise...

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Microsoft Prepares to Launch Mobile Gaming Store
Microsoft Prepares to Launch Mobile Gaming Store
November 30, 2023  |  Mobile Commerce

Microsoft is in talks with partners to launch a mobile gaming store that would compete with those of Apple and Google. Get the Full Story...

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Microsoft Preps Games Store to Take on Apple and Google
Microsoft Preps Games Store to Take on Apple and Google
March 20, 2023  |  Regulation

Microsoft will launch a games store for iPhone and Android devices in a bid to take on Apple and Google. Get the Full Story Complete...

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FTC Aims to Block $69B Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal
FTC Aims to Block $69B Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal
December 08, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is moving to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Microsoft-Activision Deal Could Hurt Competition, CMA Says
Microsoft-Activision Deal Could Hurt Competition, CMA Says
September 02, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

The United Kingdom’s antitrust watchdog said Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard could hinder competition and warrants further investigation. Get the...

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Gaming Sales, Engagement Slide as Discretionary Spending Shrinks
Gaming Sales, Engagement Slide as Discretionary Spending Shrinks
August 14, 2022  |  Connected Economy

As gamers return to real-world pursuits and cut spending in the wake of economic woes, gaming companies are in trouble. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Fears Mount About Microsoft-Activision Deal Being Finalized
Fears Mount About Microsoft-Activision Deal Being Finalized
April 28, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Investors don’t yet seem to buy in to the idea of Microsoft completing its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc., which Activision shareholders approved...

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Microsoft Pledges Openness in New App Store
Microsoft Pledges Openness in New App Store
February 09, 2022  |  Subscription Commerce

Executives at Microsoft are pledging the company’s new video game app store will be governed by open-market principals, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Feb....

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