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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Will Reportedly Release on November 14, Skip Nintendo Switch 2 at Launch
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will release on November 14 across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X, according to a recent leak. The game will skip Nintendo Switch 2 at launch. Black Ops 7 is set to get a reveal at Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 19.
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FTC Drops Case Over Microsoft's $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal
The US FTC dropped a case that sought to block Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard. The FTC believed that pursuing the case against Microsoft was not in the public interest.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Game Pass Could Add Up to 4 Million New Subscribers to Service, Analysts Say
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 released on October 25 across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series S/X. The first-person shooter also became the first Call of Duty title in history to be available on Xbox Game Pass on the day of launch. Analysts believe the newest Call of Duty could reportedly add up to four million new subscribers to Game Pass.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 to Join Xbox Game Pass on July 24, Microsoft Confirms
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is coming to Game Pass, Microsoft announced Tuesday. The first-person shooter title will be available on Game Pass for Console, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate starting today, July 24.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Will Be on Game Pass at Launch, Microsoft Confirms
Call of Duty: Back Ops 6, the next instalment in Activision’s popular first-person shooter franchise, will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, Microsoft confirmed Tuesday. All Game Pass subscribers will be able to play the game on day one. The confirmation came days after reports claimed that the Xbox parent was planning to put the next Cal...
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Microsoft To Lay Off 1,900 People After Activision Gaming Buyout
Microsoft is laying off 1,900 people, or eight percent of staff, from its gaming division as it consolidates the blockbuster buyout of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard.
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Microsoft-Activision Blizzard $69 Billion Deal Closes as UK CMA Gives Approval
Xbox maker Microsoft closed its $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,75,620 crore) deal for Activision Blizzard on Friday, swelling its heft in the video-gaming market with best-selling titles including Call of Duty to better compete with industry leader Sony.
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'Call Of Duty' Maker Activision To Be Bought By Microsoft For $69 Billion
The UK competition watchdog has cleared Microsoft's $69 billion deal to buy 'Call of Duty' developer Activision Blizzard.
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Microsoft, Activision to Sell Cloud Streaming Rights to Ubisoft to Get UK Regulator's Nod for $69 Billion Deal
Call of Duty maker Activision will sell its non-European streaming rights to Ubisoft Entertainment to get the biggest deal yet in video-gaming past British regulators, potential owner Microsoft said on Tuesday.
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Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal Approval Again in Hands of UK's CMA
Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal is back in the hands of Britain's antitrust regulator after an appeals court granted an adjournment, and the grounds for why the UK should reconsider its block on the US software giant's takeover were published.
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US FTC Official Withdraws Case That Sought to Block Microsoft-Activision $69 Billion Deal
The US Federal Trade Commission official on Thursday withdrew the agency's case before an in-house judge that sought to block Microsoft's $69 billion (roughly Rs. 5,66,200 crore) acquisition of game-maker Activision. The agency has been pursuing a two-pronged attack against the proposed transaction.
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Microsoft's Appeal Against UK Block on Activision Deal Paused for Two Months by London Tribunal
Microsoft has been granted a two-month pause on its appeal against the UK's decision to block its takeover of Activision Blizzard. Both the Xbox maker and the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had asked a London tribunal to grant a two-month stay as the two parties discussed a modified deal proposed by Microsoft.
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Microsoft Said to Be in Talks With Activision to Extend Takeover Contract Amid Regulatory Hurdles
Microsoft's contract with Activision Blizzard to acquire the game publisher expires on Tuesday, but the Xbox gaming console maker is said to be in talks with the latter for an extension. An extension of the contract would prevent Activision from having a change of heart or being wooed by another potential acquirer, while Microsoft attempts to clear...
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Microsoft Asks London Court for Two-Month Pause of Appeal Over Activision Deal
Microsoft on Monday asked a London tribunal to pause its appeal against Britain's block on its $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,66,100 crore) takeover of Activision Blizzard to give the parties more time to resolve the dispute. Britain's competition regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), in April became the first major regulator to block ...
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Microsoft to Let Call of Duty Stay on PlayStation After Activision Blizzard Deal
Microsoft has signed an agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer said in a tweet on Sunday. A deal to keep Call of Duty on Playstation could further ease concerns surrounding the acquisition's impact on competition.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Will Reportedly Release on November 14, Skip Nintendo Switch 2 at Launch
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will release on November 14 across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X, according to a recent leak. The game will skip Nintendo Switch 2 at launch. Black Ops 7 is set to get a reveal at Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 19.
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FTC Drops Case Over Microsoft's $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal
The US FTC dropped a case that sought to block Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard. The FTC believed that pursuing the case against Microsoft was not in the public interest.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Game Pass Could Add Up to 4 Million New Subscribers to Service, Analysts Say
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 released on October 25 across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series S/X. The first-person shooter also became the first Call of Duty title in history to be available on Xbox Game Pass on the day of launch. Analysts believe the newest Call of Duty could reportedly add up to four million new subscribers to Game Pass.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 to Join Xbox Game Pass on July 24, Microsoft Confirms
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is coming to Game Pass, Microsoft announced Tuesday. The first-person shooter title will be available on Game Pass for Console, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate starting today, July 24.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Will Be on Game Pass at Launch, Microsoft Confirms
Call of Duty: Back Ops 6, the next instalment in Activision’s popular first-person shooter franchise, will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, Microsoft confirmed Tuesday. All Game Pass subscribers will be able to play the game on day one. The confirmation came days after reports claimed that the Xbox parent was planning to put the next Cal...
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Microsoft To Lay Off 1,900 People After Activision Gaming Buyout
Microsoft is laying off 1,900 people, or eight percent of staff, from its gaming division as it consolidates the blockbuster buyout of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard.
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Microsoft-Activision Blizzard $69 Billion Deal Closes as UK CMA Gives Approval
Xbox maker Microsoft closed its $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,75,620 crore) deal for Activision Blizzard on Friday, swelling its heft in the video-gaming market with best-selling titles including Call of Duty to better compete with industry leader Sony.
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'Call Of Duty' Maker Activision To Be Bought By Microsoft For $69 Billion
The UK competition watchdog has cleared Microsoft's $69 billion deal to buy 'Call of Duty' developer Activision Blizzard.
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Microsoft, Activision to Sell Cloud Streaming Rights to Ubisoft to Get UK Regulator's Nod for $69 Billion Deal
Call of Duty maker Activision will sell its non-European streaming rights to Ubisoft Entertainment to get the biggest deal yet in video-gaming past British regulators, potential owner Microsoft said on Tuesday.
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Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal Approval Again in Hands of UK's CMA
Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal is back in the hands of Britain's antitrust regulator after an appeals court granted an adjournment, and the grounds for why the UK should reconsider its block on the US software giant's takeover were published.
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US FTC Official Withdraws Case That Sought to Block Microsoft-Activision $69 Billion Deal
The US Federal Trade Commission official on Thursday withdrew the agency's case before an in-house judge that sought to block Microsoft's $69 billion (roughly Rs. 5,66,200 crore) acquisition of game-maker Activision. The agency has been pursuing a two-pronged attack against the proposed transaction.
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Microsoft's Appeal Against UK Block on Activision Deal Paused for Two Months by London Tribunal
Microsoft has been granted a two-month pause on its appeal against the UK's decision to block its takeover of Activision Blizzard. Both the Xbox maker and the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had asked a London tribunal to grant a two-month stay as the two parties discussed a modified deal proposed by Microsoft.
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Microsoft Said to Be in Talks With Activision to Extend Takeover Contract Amid Regulatory Hurdles
Microsoft's contract with Activision Blizzard to acquire the game publisher expires on Tuesday, but the Xbox gaming console maker is said to be in talks with the latter for an extension. An extension of the contract would prevent Activision from having a change of heart or being wooed by another potential acquirer, while Microsoft attempts to clear...
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Microsoft Asks London Court for Two-Month Pause of Appeal Over Activision Deal
Microsoft on Monday asked a London tribunal to pause its appeal against Britain's block on its $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,66,100 crore) takeover of Activision Blizzard to give the parties more time to resolve the dispute. Britain's competition regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), in April became the first major regulator to block ...
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Microsoft to Let Call of Duty Stay on PlayStation After Activision Blizzard Deal
Microsoft has signed an agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer said in a tweet on Sunday. A deal to keep Call of Duty on Playstation could further ease concerns surrounding the acquisition's impact on competition.
