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Group's report card of game and social media companies finds lack of policies, slow responses, and no action taken on user reports
April 10, 2023
Brendan Sinclair
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Meanwhile, university professor tells UK regulator cloud gaming is "not a distinct market"
April 6, 2023
James Batchelor
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Department of Justice says soft salary cap in Overwatch League and Call of Duty League violated antitrust laws
April 3, 2023
Brendan Sinclair
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Labor board dismisses one charge but will pursue accusations of illegal surveillance and efforts to squash discussion of pay, working conditions
April 3, 2023
Brendan Sinclair
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NetEase allegedly suggested it could sway the Chinese government to block or support Microsoft's ABK acquisition
March 30, 2023
James Batchelor
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Japan Fair Trade Commission does not believe merger would "substantially restrain competition"
March 29, 2023
James Batchelor
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Update: Microsoft and Activision provide statements after CMA updates provisional findings to say Activision acquisition would not harm console competition
March 24, 2023
James Batchelor
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Publisher reports 38% of staff come from underrepresented ethnic groups, both figures up 2% over 2021
March 24, 2023
James Batchelor
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But plaintiffs given 20 days to refine complaint, plan to resubmit "with additional factual detail"
March 22, 2023
James Batchelor
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European Union's antitrust regulator will make a final decision on $68.7 billion deal by May 22
March 17, 2023
James Batchelor
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The acquisition "may create a more level playing field between Xbox and PlayStation, which is sorely needed."
March 16, 2023
Christopher Dring
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Oneal has focused on supporting women in the industry, and Brack has reflected on "driving cultural change"
March 15, 2023
Jeffrey Rousseau
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Xbox firm fights back against divestment proposal, suggests content and cloud licensing agreements to ensure Activision games remain on other platforms and services
March 10, 2023
James Batchelor
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Reuters sources say the European Commission will be satisfied by multiplatform licensing deals for Call of Duty
March 2, 2023
Brendan Sinclair
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Xbox firm will receive PlayStation exclusivity contracts and four years of company records in preparation for summer trial over Activision Blizzard acquisition
March 2, 2023
James Batchelor
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Report claims this year's launch was previously planned as an expansion for 2022's Modern Warfare 2
Feb. 24, 2023
James Batchelor
Opinion
A slick presentation to the European Commission may sway regulators to support the Activision deal – but Microsoft’s much-vaunted concessions don’t address key concerns
Feb. 24, 2023
Rob Fahey
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Updated: Microsoft made a strong case in Europe. But the real challenge is with the UK
Feb. 23, 2023
Christopher Dring
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Updated: Microsoft rejects the idea that it could sell a part of the business, such as Call of Duty, to get the deal approved
Feb. 21, 2023
Christopher Dring
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Microsoft's Brad Smith and Phil Spencer brief the media afer a closed hearing at the European Commission
Feb. 21, 2023
Christopher Dring
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Union president asks regulator to consider the potential for positive impact on the labour market and workers' rights to organise
Feb. 21, 2023
Marie Dealessandri
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Microsoft president Brad Smith says legally binding agreement is "part of our commitment to bring Xbox games to players on more platforms"
Feb. 21, 2023
James Batchelor
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Mike Ybarra's comments in an all-hands meeting upset some employees, but to what end?
Feb. 17, 2023
Brendan Sinclair
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But two are not concerned and a third says it's 'too early' to say
Feb. 16, 2023
Christopher Dring
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The company will defend its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Feb. 15, 2023
Marie Dealessandri
