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South Africa approves Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Update: Competition Tribunal has "unconditionally approved" the merger
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The fluctuating scope of Inkle's games
Co-founder Jon Ingold discusses the ambition behind upcoming release A Highland Song, and how to source writing from your community in an honest way
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GamesIndustry.biz team expands with staff writer Sophie McEvoy
Former Bustle UK writer to boost news coverage and more for your favourite trade site
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Canada regulator says Microsoft-Activision deal "likely" to harm competition
UPDATE: But Xbox says regulator missed its window to block the deal
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Sega is not open to acquisitions, following speculation around Microsoft bid
Publisher's Shuji Utsumi says firm will remain part of Sega Sammy Holdings, but has strong relationship with Xbox
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Everything we learned from the Microsoft vs FTC hearing
UPDATE: Judge rules in Microsoft's favour
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Dino Patti's mission to trigger the indie multiplayer revolution
Coherence CEO discusses his new company's tech and why smaller studios can have the biggest impact on multiplayer games
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Sony's Jim Ryan discusses cloud gaming, Call of Duty and Starfield in court
During FTC vs Microsoft hearing, PlayStation boss reiterated his belief that Xbox will use Call of Duty to harm Sony
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Latest Devcom 2023 speakers include Ron Gilbert, Respawn, EA DICE and more
Organisers also reveal digital trading cards for each speaker ahead of August conference
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Publishing and analytics services firm SuperScale raises $5.4m
Series A round will help expand services, including 'venture publishing' initiative
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E3 2024 and 2025 have not been cancelled, still in discussions
ESA says "no final decisions" have been made about the future of the event
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New studio Red Rover Interactive's plan to drive "breakout growth" for survival games
Leaders from Funcom, Bohemia Interactive, Lockwood and more secure $5 million for new venture
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Lumikai's second games fund will pour $50m into Indian developers
Investors include Krafton, Smilegate, Supercell and more
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Black Game Developer Fund promises $1m in fourth year
Fund has financed more 40 projects from Black creators since it began in 2020
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FTC asks court to prevent Microsoft closing Activision Blizzard deal early
UPDATE: Hearing for preliminary injunction request begins this week, witnesses include execs from Xbox, Activision, PlayStation and Google Stadia
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California judge denies gamer lawsuit a preliminary injunction against Microsoft ABK acquisition
UPDATE: Group's lawyers claim to have evidence Xbox planned to put PlayStation out of business, but Microsoft rep says redacted email predates Activision deal
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F1 23 settles for second place as Zelda reclaims No.1 | UK Boxed Charts
Diablo 4 drops to No.3 after 69% sales drop
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Geoff Keighley acknowledges lack of diversity at Summer Game Fest
Host says one woman was due to appear on stage but couldn't make it due to scheduling conflicts
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Phantom Liberty director says CD Projekt Red has "a very healthy work-life balance right now"
Studio has reportedly made good on its promise to reduce crunch after Cyberpunk 2077 troubles
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Leadership changes at Embracer as group restructures
Saber CEO Matthew Karch resigns to become group's COO, Crystal Dynamics' Phil Rogers named chief strategy officer
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Team17 opens Cover 6 Studios to co-develop Hell Let Loose
New team will be working alongside the WWII shooter's current developers at Expression Games
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Activision Blizzard permitted to join Microsoft's appeal against UK regulator
CMA will also be able to present additional arguments against $68.7 billion deal at a hearing today
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Fable and Star Wars Outlaws headline Xbox Games Showcase
Platform holder also unveils 1TB black Xbox Series S, launching September 1 for $349
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EGX 2023 tickets now on sale
Early Bird rate offers 20% off until June 22, show will include GamesIndustry.biz Academy student event