'Call of Duty' leads packed Xbox video game lineup
Microsoft's Xbox team on Sunday showcased action-packed coming video games and a new digital-only version of its console to launch by the end of this year.
Jun 10, 2024
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Four Xbox exclusives heading to rivals in big shift
Microsoft on Thursday shook up the video game world with word it is making some once-exclusive Xbox video games available for play on rival consoles.
Feb 15, 2024
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Fate of record tech industry tie-up heads to judge as Microsoft defends $69B Activision deal
The fate of what could be the priciest merger in tech industry history is now in the hands of a federal judge who must decide whether to stop Microsoft from closing its deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard.
Jun 29, 2023
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Microsoft's Activision takeover bid dealt setback in UK
Microsoft's planned $69-billion takeover of video game giant Activision Blizzard could significantly harm competition and consumer choice, UK regulators concluded in provisional findings Wednesday.
Feb 8, 2023
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A further look at Apple's deal with Major League Soccer
Apple made its biggest entry into the sports streaming marketplace Wednesday when Major League Soccer's "Season Pass" debuted on Apple TV+.
Feb 2, 2023
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'Call of Duty' to be released on Nintendo Switch, Microsoft says
The hugely popular "Call of Duty" game franchise will become available on Nintendo's Switch console if the acquisition of its developer goes ahead, a Microsoft executive said Wednesday.
Dec 7, 2022
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Intel unveils $88B chipmaking expansion plan for Europe
U.S. chipmaker Intel unveiled plans on Tuesday to invest up to 80 billion euros ($88 billion) across Europe as part of an ambitious expansion aimed at evening out imbalances in the global semiconductor industry that have ...
Mar 15, 2022
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Sony to buy 'Halo' creator Bungie as gaming fight heats up
PlayStation maker Sony announced a $3.6 billion agreement on Monday to buy US video game studio Bungie, creator of hits like "Halo" and "Destiny", as a gaming industry battle heats up with Microsoft.
Jan 31, 2022
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Microsoft's acquisition of Activision to face antitrust test
Microsoft's $69 billion deal to buy video game powerhouse Activision Blizzard is expected to win out with regulators despite vows in Europe and the United States to rein in tech titans.
Jan 19, 2022
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Microsoft buys game maker Activision Blizzard for about $70B
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.
Jan 18, 2022
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