1 month ago | By WMPoweruser

Britain's Competition and Markets Authority has already released the provisional findings of its in-depth independent investigation over Microsoft's proposed Activision megadeal. The regulating body particularly pointed out that the deal “raises concerns about cloud and console gaming and “could result in higher prices, fewer choices, or less innovation for UK gamers.” And while the...
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone Season 2 Roadmaps Revealed

1 month ago | By IGN

Following a two-week delay, Activision has fully revealed the Season 2 roadmap for both Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and its free-to-play companion game, Warzone 2.0. The extensive list of updates includes new maps for both games, the return of popular modes, and even a new watercraft vehicle. More importantly, it will add ranked play to multiplayer in Modern Warfare 2, which will offer "plenty of rewards and bragging rights." Season 2 is currently slated to launch for both games on February 15 at 9am PT. The CODBlog has everything you need to know about Call of Duty Warzone2 and MWII...
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Microsoft might have to give up Call of Duty or Activision itself for its deal to close, UK government suggests

1 month ago | By GamesRadar

Microsoft might have to give up Call of Duty - or the entire Activision part of Activision Blizzard - if it wants to close its pending buyout, according to the latest ruling from the UK's Competition Markets Authority. The CMA said in no uncertain terms earlier today that it believes Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition would result in less competition. This is not a final ruling, but the CMA doesn't believe the deal should go through in its current form. It does, however, have some ideas in mind for what could change so that the deal could go through. The first option? Sell Call of...
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Sell Call of Duty or we'll block $69bn Activision takeover, Microsoft told

1 month ago | By Telegraph

U.K. regulator says Microsoft could need to sell Call of Duty to buy Activision

1 month ago | By MobileSyrup

The United Kingdom's Competition & Markets Authority has released a report proposing that for Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard, a "partial divesture" involving the Call of Duty series being separated from the transaction could be required. This would allow Activision Blizzard's most valuable brand to be "capable of competing effectively under separate ownership," says the CMA.
In a recent press release , the CMA says that in its current state, the $69 billion USD deal "could result in higher prices, fewer choices, or less innovation for UK gamers," before going on to say that its...
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