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Economy Jan 03

Video game testers form Microsoft’s 1st U.S. labor union

By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press

Economy Dec 08

Illustration of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard logos
FTC sues to block Microsoft-Activision Blizzard $69 billion merger

The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued to block Microsoft's planned $69 billion takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard, saying it could suppress competitors to its Xbox game consoles and its growing games subscription business.

By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press

Arts Dec 07

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As the video game industry evolves, making ‘indie’ video games gets trickier

How long these “indie” studios can flourish is up for debate as the gaming industry undergoes increasing consolidation.

By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press

Arts Sep 01

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Microsoft’s massive Activision Blizzard deal gets global scrutiny

Microsoft's plan to buy video game giant Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion could have major effects on the gaming industry, giving the Xbox maker control of many more popular titles.

By Matt O'Brien, Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

Arts Apr 14

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Lawyer alleges California Gov. Newsom interfered in Activision Blizzard lawsuit

A California state lawyer has resigned over what she alleges were undue attempts by Gov. Gavin Newsom and his office to interfere in a state lawsuit against video game giant Activision Blizzard.

By Associated Press

Jan 18

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What Activision Blizzard’s acquisition by Microsoft means for its pending lawsuits, gamers

By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas

Microsoft announced plans Tuesday to buy Activision Blizzard — a huge leader in game development — in a deal valued at $75 billion. But the acquisition comes with significant issues. There have been numerous allegations of sexual misconduct in the…

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Jan 18

Microsoft buys video game maker Activision Blizzard for nearly $70 billion

By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press

Microsoft is paying nearly $70 billion for Activision Blizzard, the maker of Candy Crush and ‘Call of Duty,’ as it seeks an edge in the fiercely competitive businesses of mobile gaming and virtual-reality technology.

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Sep 21

Activision Blizzard confirms SEC probe into discrimination allegations

By Tali Arbel, Associated Press

Shares have dropped 20 percent in two months as legal woes build over an alleged culture of discrimination against women and minorities at the maker of Candy Crush, Call of Duty, Overwatch and World of Warcraft.

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