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Ubisoft Set to Acquire Activision’s Cloud Gaming Rights from Microsoft in Effort to Gain UK Approval

Ubisoft Set to Acquire Activision’s Cloud Gaming Rights from Microsoft in Effort to Gain UK Approval

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The restructured Microsoft deal will give future Ubisoft subscribers access an extensive collection of cherished and timeless Activision-Blizzard games, alongside the latest launches, using cloud streaming technology. Activision Blizzard Games are on the way to Ubisoft+ subscribers! On Tuesday, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocked Blizzard’s initial deal in the U.K before the tech […]

Microsoft Triumphs in Activision Blizzard Acquisition

Microsoft Triumphs in Activision Blizzard Acquisition

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Microsoft Wins a high-profile FTC Court Case battle, greenlighting its acquisition of Activision Blizzard in the US In an unexpected turn of events, Microsoft has emerged as the victor in its high-profile court battle against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), granting the company the green light to proceed with its acquisition of Activision Blizzard in […]

Activision Blizzard Wars Episode Whatever: The Clown Show Continues

Activision Blizzard Wars Episode Whatever: The Clown Show Continues

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Here is the latest update in the divine comedy that is the Activision Blizzard King – Microsoft merger. Over a year ago, we reported that tech giant Microsoft had been making moves to acquire Activision Blizzard King (ABK) for a cozy $68.7 billion USD. What started out as the largest acquisition of a tech company […]

Starfield has a Release Date!

Starfield has a Release Date!

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Starfield, Bethesda’s next epos finally has a release date. Here are all the details! While initially being announced for November 11, 2022, it was a little quiet around Bethesda’s latest title Starfield. After being delayed and what seems to be again delayed, Starfield is now set to release on September 6, 2023. There will also […]

US Federal Trade Commission Issues Complaint Microsoft to Block the Activision Blizzard King Deal

US Federal Trade Commission Issues Complaint Microsoft to Block the Activision Blizzard King Deal

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Thursday, the US Trade Commission sues Microsoft in order to block the Activision Blizzard King Deal. Here are all the details. Activision Blizzard King deal could be blocked after all No topic has dominated the gaming news cycle this year as much as Microsoft’s planned acquisition of publisher Activision Blizzard King (ABK). Just a day […]

Can Microsoft save the Overwatch League?

Can Microsoft save the Overwatch League?

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With Microsoft’s acquisition of Blizzard, what are the implications for the Overwatch League? We have known this for years: Blizzard doesn’t often do good when it comes to esports. Sure, the company is behind the father of all esports, Starcraft. But since those golden years, it seems everything has gone downhill. From the fall of […]

Microsoft Acquires Activision Blizzard in $70bn Deal, What does the Future Hold for the Company

Microsoft Acquires Activision Blizzard in $70bn Deal, What does the Future Hold for the Company

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Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard is set to get approval in 2023. Making it the largest in the Games Industry’s history. The deal will add some of the gaming industries most well-known IPs under the Microsoft banner. The likes of Call of Duty, Spyro, Guitar Hero, and Tony Hawk from Activision, Warcraft, StarCraft, Hearthstone, Overwatch, […]

Microsoft In Talks To Acquire Discord For More Than $10 Billion

Microsoft In Talks To Acquire Discord For More Than $10 Billion

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Microsoft’s hunt to buy companies with access to flourishing communities has led the tech giant to Discord. Microsoft is in negotiations to buy Discord, the popular instant messaging, voice chat and digital distribution platform. As per reports, the deal is worth more than $10 billion. As reported by VentureBeat on March 22, Discord was talking […]

Mogul Partners with Microsoft for Age of Empires II Asia Cup

Mogul Partners with Microsoft for Age of Empires II Asia Cup

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Esports Mogul Limited has just announced that their gaming company will partner for the first time with Microsoft on tournament support for Age of Empires II Definitive Edition. Under this partnership, both Mogul and Microsoft will begin to launch a new kind of AoE II DE Branded Hub. Plus, it will launch a 12-month long […]