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Microsoft Encounters Stumbling Block in Britain Regarding Activision Deal

Following the CMA’s decision to veto the Microsoft-Activision deal in Britain, the computer software giant plans to appeal.  Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority has blocked Microsoft’s acquisition of gaming publisher Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI). On Wednesday, the top UK regulator opposed Microsoft’s acquisition of the “Call of Duty” publisher. This verdict comes a month after the UK CMA deemed the tech giant’s impending control of Activision non-threatening to video gaming...

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Activision Shares Up 5% as Microsoft Wins Regulator’s ‘Blessing’ on Acquisition Deal

A UK competition regulator eases off slightly on the Microsoft-Activision deal, sending the gaming publisher’s shares soaring.  Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) shares surged Friday on positive news about the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority’s stance toward the Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) deal. According to reports, the British competition regulator has eased off on the impending Microsoft takeover. In a statement, the CMA stated that it no longer deemed the computer software...

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Asian Gaming Giant Nexon Taps Polygon for MapleStory Universe

Nexon recently announced plans to use a private Polygon supernet for its MapleStory universe to meet all requirements for seamless gameplay. South Korean gaming giant Nexon has tapped Polygon for the Web3 integration of its MapleStory Universe. According to reports, the Tokyo-headquartered video game publisher seeks to run a Polygon supernet to support MapleStory Universe’s in-game offerings. The popular non-fungible token (NFT) game will reportedly rely on the private supernet to meet the...

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