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The CMA has prevented Microsoft’s proposed purchase of Activision over concerns the deal would alter the future of the fast-growing cloud gaming market, leading to reduced innovation and less choice for UK gamers over the years to come.
The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition by Microsoft Corporation of Activision Blizzard, Inc.
The CMA has secured improvements for Xbox online players, following concerns about Microsoft’s use of auto-renewing subscriptions for online gaming services.
The CMA has today issued updated provisional findings in its assessment of Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision.
A CMA investigation has provisionally concluded that Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision could result in higher prices, fewer choices, or less innovation for UK gamers.
The sale of Activision’s cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft substantially addresses previous concerns and opens the door to the deal being cleared, the CMA said today.
Product Safety Report for AC Adapter for Xbox One presenting a serious risk of fire.
The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition by Microsoft Corporation of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (excluding Activision Blizzard, Inc.’s non-EEA cloud streaming rights).
The CMA has today launched a consumer law investigation into the auto-renewal practices of Nintendo Switch, Playstation and Xbox.
The CMA is investigating Microsoft Corporation’s (Microsoft) hiring of certain former employees of Inflection AI, Inc. (Inflection AI) and its entry into associated arrangements with Inflection AI.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is concerned that Microsoft’s anticipated purchase of Activision Blizzard could substantially lessen competition in gaming consoles, multi-game subscription services, and cloud gaming services (game streaming).
The new deal for Microsoft to buy Activision without cloud gaming rights has been cleared after the CMA concluded it would preserve competitive prices and better services.
How schools should setup a Microsoft Windows laptop or tablet before lending the device to a child, family or young person.
The CMA has opened a new phase 1 investigation into a new, restructured deal by Microsoft to buy Activision.
The Microsoft 365 Guidance for UK government is a set of recommended configurations for UK government organisations using Microsoft 365
Product Safety Report for replacement charger for laptop presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
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