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Gobsmacked Microsoft president says UK's regulator blocking the Activision deal is company's 'darkest day'
By Rich Stanton published
news The decision is "bad for Britain" says Brad Smith, not at all ominously.
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This could be the end for Microsoft's bid to buy Activision Blizzard, but some analysts think it still has a chance
By Tyler Wilde published
news The UK has blocked the deal, but Microsoft says it will appeal. Analysts are mixed on whether it'll succeed.
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UK regulators block Microsoft's Activision acquisition in potentially fatal surprise blow
By Joshua Wolens published
News Microsoft says it will appeal the decision.
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NetEase is not suing Blizzard—The Chinese court system confused one angry man with a corporate behemoth
By Rich Stanton published
news Yesterday's reports that NetEase was suing Blizzard were erroneous.
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Epic's antitrust case against Apple looks dead in the water
By Rich Stanton published
news The latest ruling by an appeals court may well seal the deal.
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Epic Games boss defends Twitter, calls #BlocktheBlue supporters 'losers and goons'
By Andy Chalk published
news Tim Sweeney weighed in on the furor over Twitter's blue checkmarks this weekend.
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Alone in the Dark, Trine 5, and more to be shown off at THQ Nordic's summer showcase
By Joshua Wolens published
News Featuring world premieres and news on previously-announced games.
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Please stop doing war crimes in multiplayer games, it's upsetting the Red Cross
By Joshua Wolens published
News The organisation's Play By The Rules campaign has four simple steps to keep yourself out of the Hague.
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