Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirmed in a tweet on Sunday that Call of Duty will remain on the PlayStation platform following Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This agreement aims to alleviate concerns about the potential impact on competition. Microsoft President Brad Smith also addressed the agreement in a tweet, stating, “Even after the deal’s …
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer announced in a tweet on Sunday that they have reached an agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This deal not only addresses concerns about the acquisition’s impact on competition but also demonstrates Microsoft’s commitment to providing the game on multiple platforms for …
China has recently introduced a set of all-encompassing regulations concerning generative artificial intelligence (AI) models, with a strong emphasis on upholding “core socialist values.” These regulations will exclusively apply to services provided to the public, as the authorities strive to foster the growth of this technology. Developed by a consortium of Chinese regulators led by …
EU antitrust regulators have extended the deadline for making a decision on Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision, the maker of popular video game Call of Duty. The new deadline is set for April 25, according to a filing from the European Commission. Microsoft announced the deal with Activision Blizzard in January last year, aiming …
Microsoft’s potential solution to the EU’s antitrust concerns regarding its $69 billion acquisition of Activision could involve offering licensing deals to its rivals, according to knowledgeable sources. This move would help Microsoft overcome a significant obstacle in finalizing the deal. In January of last year, Microsoft made its largest-ever bid to compete with leaders Tencent …
China’s online gaming regulator has recently granted licenses to 27 foreign games, including titles from Tencent Holdings, NetEase, and Bilibili. This marks the second batch of foreign online games to receive publishing licenses in China after an 18-month hiatus due to regulatory crackdowns on the video game industry. Among the approved games is Tencent’s Merge …
E3 2023, the highly anticipated annual video game extravaganza, has unfortunately been cancelled. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has confirmed this disappointing news on Twitter, following a report from IGN based on emails sent to its members. It appears that the 2023 edition of E3 did not generate enough sustained interest to warrant its execution, …