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Microsoft insists Game Pass prices won't increase over Activision Blizzard acquisition

Microsoft points to previous acquisitions like that of ZeniMax as proof that it won't raise Game Pass prices over the addition of Activision Blizzard titles.

EU likely to approve Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Following licensing agreements made to satisfy antitrust concerns, Microsoft may get the pass from the EU to finalize its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Activision Blizzard faces CWA action for firing workers over return to office policy

The CWA has filed an unfair labor charge against the publisher over reportedly firing employees who pushed back on the company's return to office policy.

Phil Spencer assures that 'Xbox will exist' even if Activision Blizzard deal fails

Spencer said that although the Activision Blizzard acquisition is important, it's 'not some lynchpin to the long term' for Xbox.

Microsoft to defend Activision Blizzard acquisition at EU hearing next week

Microsoft is expected to appear next week before a European Union committee to argue why its acquisition of Activision Blizzard should be approved.

Activision Blizzard implements required partial return to office for employees

Activision Blizzard was allowing remote work through the COVID-19 pandemic, but that policy is reportedly coming to an end.

Bobby Kotick will allegedly remain at Activision Blizzard if the Microsoft deal fails

According to sources close to Activision Blizzard's business, Bobby Kotick will 'absolutely remain' as CEO should the Microsoft acquisition fall through.

CMA report reveals Stadia held less than 10 percent of cloud gaming market share

In its investigation of Microsoft and the Activision Blizzard deal, the UK's antitrust authority incidentally revealed Google Stadia's abysmal reach in 2021 and 2022.