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She dismissed claims that Microsoft aided and abetted the alleged breaches, even if the Redmond, Washington-based company may have "passively stood by" while they occurred. She also dismissed other claims against the Activision defendants.(Image: Reuters)

Activision officials must face claims over Microsoft takeover, judge rules

October 11, 2025 10:24 am

Shareholders say Activision CEO prioritised their own interests, and Microsoft wins dismissal of aiding-and-abetting claims.

Though the FTC lost its case seeking to block the deal temporarily, the agency could have sought to unwind the acquisition at a trial that was scheduled for July.

FTC drops case over Microsoft's $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal

May 23, 2025 9:03 am

The FTC lost an appeal on May 7 seeking to reverse a judge's decision declining to block the Microsoft-Activision deal, which closed in 2023.

Videogame publishers rush to seize fall launch window after 'GTA VI' delay

May 12, 2025 7:13 pm

The delay of "GTA VI" has also raised broader questions about the industry's growth prospects for 2025.

Microsoft wins appeal in FTC challenge to $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal

May 08, 2025 11:41 am

A federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected a legal challenge by the Federal Trade Commission to Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of “Call of Duty” maker Activision Blizzard.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has AI-generated visuals, Activision Blizzard confirms

February 28, 2025 8:51 am

Call of Duty fans have speculated for months that AI was used to create visuals in the game after flagging irregularities.

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 will be available on Xbox Cloud Gaming at launch.

Xbox Cloud Gaming to get 3 new Call of Duty games on October 25

October 15, 2024 2:42 pm

Microsoft has announced that Xbox Cloud Gaming will be getting three Call of Duty games including the much anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which will be launched on October 25.

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Call of Duty Black Ops 6: Everything we know so far

June 10, 2024 1:35 pm

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 will take place in parts of Russia, the Middle East, southern Europe and the United States. Here's everything we know so far about Activision's upcoming "spy action thriller" title.

COD Warzone Mobile ‘Peak’ graphics: Can your phone handle it?

March 24, 2024 8:53 am

Find out if your phone qualifies for the coveted ‘Peak’ graphics on the newly-launched Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile.

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Call of Duty is coming to Xbox Game Pass, confirms Phil Spencer

February 22, 2024 2:24 pm

Xbox head Phil Spencer recently confirmed in an interview that Call of Duty will be available on the Xbox Game Pass but remained tight lipped about the franchise's availability.

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Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal: Decoding the $69 billion merger and what it means for gamers

October 15, 2023 8:23 am

The gaming landscape has changed forever. Xbox has completed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, gaining access to some of the most popular video game franchises in the world. Find out everything you need to know about the deal here.