Tag: Activision Blizzard Inc

The Chicken Tycoons vs. the Antitrust Hawks

As part of a broader campaign against anticompetitive practices, the Biden administration has taken on the chicken industry. Why have the results been so paltry?

November 29, 2023
The Upshot of Microsoft’s Activision Deal: Big Tech Can Get Even Bigger

With the completion of the blockbuster acquisition, the notion that tech giants can grow through “vertical transactions” remains intact.

October 13, 2023
How Microsoft Turned the Tide in Its Regulatory Fight Over Activision

The company found a way to placate three of the most powerful regulatory bodies in the world, along with a federal judge in San Francisco.

October 13, 2023
‘Xbox Wins?’ Gamers Cautiously Celebrate Microsoft Activision Deal

They could save money if Activision’s titles are added to Xbox Game Pass, a monthly subscription service. But some are reserving judgment.

October 13, 2023
Microsoft Closes $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal

The megadeal could strengthen Microsoft’s standing in the video game industry, after a year and a half of negotiations with regulators around the world.

October 13, 2023