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Kotick will reportedly remain as Activision CEO if Microsoft deal falls through
Report also claims publisher sees UK regulator as the "only real potential roadblock" to $69 billion acquisition
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Keywords acquires US PR firm Fortyseven Communications
It's the third PR firm acquired by the services provider in recent years
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Testronic parent Catalis Group acquires Secret 6
CEO Ron Schaffner will remain in charge of 300-person art and QA studio
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CMA extends deadline for Microsoft/Activision Blizzard investigation
Inquiry group now has until April 26, 2023 to complete report, but is aiming to do so ahead of this date
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Gearbox snags Captured Dimensions
Jordan William to remain as the 3D capture company's president as it joins the Borderlands developer
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Chile approves Microsoft Activision Blizzard merger
Meanwhile, FTC pre-trial hearing will begin later today
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NDreams's first acquisition is Shooty Fruity developer Near Light
The two virtual reality studios have been working together for more than five years
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Did Microsoft break its promise to the EU about Bethesda exclusives? | For The Record
The European Union has given some clarification following the FTC's claim that Microsoft reneged on assurances around Starfield and Redfall
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Splash Damage acquires Battalion 1944 dev Bulkhead
The two UK studios are working together on Transformers: Reactivate
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Keywords acquires AI-driven player support platform for $75m
Helpshift to be integrated to the company's customer support business
Opinion
What happens if Activision Blizzard stays independent? | Opinion
Competition authorities on both sides of the Atlantic seem poised to raise objections to Microsoft’s $68 billion acquisition; what happens if the deal is blocked?
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InvestGame: From Q1 to Q3 gaming deals hit $37bn
The figure was reached across 246 transactions that included M&A activity, private investments, and public offerings
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Thunderful acquires Jumpship as studio launches debut title Somerville
Jumpship will retain creative autonomy, co-founder Dino Patti to serve as strategic advisor for Thunderful
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Krafton profits up to $171.5 million despite lowest quarter since 2020
PUBG publisher also announces acquisition of The Ascent developer Neon Giant and plans for new Canada studio
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Global Top Round launches M&A department
Games startup accelerator will assist with companies looking to sell, or raise money for acquisitions
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Netflix acquires Spry Fox as sixth internal studio
Cozy Grove developer says it will "continue making the games that we were already making and wanted to make"
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CMA calls on the public for its views on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
UK regulator said that open comments can also be provided for its eventual provisional findings
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EU regulators surveying developer concerns over Microsoft Activision merger
Preliminary decision expected by November 8, followed by four-month investigation
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Russia-based publisher My.Games sold for $642m
Mail.ru subsidiary now owned by Leta Capital's managing partner Aleksander Chachava
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Nintendo completes Dynamo Pictures acquisition, relaunches as Nintendo Pictures
Company's goal is to "have consumers around the world learn about Nintendo characters"
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Phil Spencer says Xbox will continue M&A activity to remain competitive
The Xbox boss also said that due to these economic times it wouldn’t be right to increase the price of the Xbox
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Focus Entertainment acquires WW1 Game Series developer BlackMill Games
Publisher buys majority stake from M2H, studio founder to hold the remaining 33.33%
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Zynga finalizes purchase of Storemaven
The gaming firm adds the mobile business platform as it continues to expand its business offerings
Feature
Why Quantic Dream sold up after 25 years
We speak to the French studio and new parent NetEase about selling despite financial stability, its future projects, and why leadership will remain the same