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Microsoft stock (MSFT) falls as US targets green card filings for H-1B workers and Italy probes gaming business
Microsoft stock fell nearly 2% as the US targeted Microsoft’s green card filings for H-1B workers, while Italy opened an investigation into Microsoft-owned gaming companies over virtual currencies, consumer protection and gaming practices.
Italy launches EU-backed probe into Microsoft-owned gaming companies
Italy's probe is aimed at Activision Blizzard, among other companies of the Microsoft group, the antitrust authority said in a statement, without naming the others
Xbox layoffs: Microsoft cuts 268 jobs in latest restructuring
Microsoft's Xbox division will reduce its workforce by 268 employees to reorganise for improved efficiency and profitability. This restructuring is aimed at enhancing the management of franchises and studios while streamlining functions.
Microsoft announced 3,200 Xbox job cuts in July. Now, it may cut hundreds more this week
Microsoft may fire hundreds of employees from its Xbox division this week. This was on top of the 3,200 job cuts the tech giant announced just few months ago in July. The company is reportedly consolidating its game studios to reinforce its commitment to future growth.
'Call of Duty' gamers sue Activision for monopolizing leagues, tournaments
Video game maker Activision Blizzard is facing a U.S. lawsuit for unlawfully monopolizing the Call of Duty market. The lawsuit alleges that Activision Blizzard eliminated competition and imposed strict contract provisions on teams and players. Activision Blizzard settled a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit last year.
Microsoft names 'Call of Duty' executive Johanna Faries as Blizzard's president
Faries, whose appointment is effective Feb. 5, joined Activision Blizzard in 2018 after working for more than a decade at the National Football League (NFL).
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Microsoft lays off 1,900 Activision Blizzard, Xbox staff
Microsoft is cutting around 1,900 jobs at Activision Blizzard and Xbox this week, news website The Verge reported on Thursday, citing an internal memo from the head of the company's gaming division.
Activision Blizzard to pay $54 million to settle California state workplace discrimination claims
Activision Blizzard has agreed to pay about $54 million to settle discrimination claims brought by California's civil rights agency on behalf of women employed by the video game maker.
Activision to pay $50 million to settle workplace discrimination lawsuit
Activision Blizzard will pay $50 million to settle a 2021 lawsuit by California's Civil Rights Department (CRD) alleging discrimination against women employees, including denying promotion opportunities and underpaying them. The CRD will withdraw the allegations of systemic sexual harassment. The remaining allegations resolved include discrimination against women, including denying promotion opportunities and paying them less than men for similar work.
Microsoft spent two years trying to buy Activision Blizzard, for Xbox CEO, that was the easy part
After two years co-piloting the biggest acquisition in video game history past an onslaught of challenges, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer now moves on to his next quest: making Microsoft's takeover of Activision Blizzard worth the hassle.
Microsoft welcomes Activision Blizzard and their teams to Xbox
Microsoft's Vice Chair and President, Smith, expressed enthusiasm for collaborating with Activision Blizzard employees and the Communication Workers of America. Microsoft's CEO, Nadella, stated that the partnership is a significant development for gamers worldwide.
Microsoft-Activision Blizzard: Ubisoft reveals strategy
Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal is done and Ubisoft has revealed its future strategy.
Microsoft, Activision Blizzard deal won't face EU scrutiny, claim reports
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard's ongoing deal won't be a subject to close scrutiny, a few reports have claimed.
Activision Blizzard admits failure of Overwatch2, pins hope on ‘Overwatch 2: Invasion in Season 6’
Activision Blizzard has said that Overwatch 2’s engagement and player investment has declined considerably. What next?
Microsoft extends $69B Activision Blizzard merger deal deadline, overcoming regulatory hurdles
With the extension of the merger deal and revised terms, Microsoft and Activision Blizzard are working towards overcoming regulatory hurdles to create a gaming powerhouse.
Activision, Microsoft extend deadline to close $69 billion deal to Oct 18
Activision Blizzard said on Wednesday it has extended the deadline for the close of its $69 billion takeover by Microsoft to Oct. 18 as the companies work to secure approval from the United Kingdom's antitrust authority.
Microsoft tests the limits of Britain's antitrust authority
The decision by Britain's antitrust regulator to rip up its play book for Microsoft shows the limit of its ability to kill mega-deals on its own, even if some agreed with its opposition to the U.S company's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Microsoft and UK regulators want more time to work on $69 billion Activision deal
Microsoft and British regulators sought more time from a court Monday as the U.S. tech company uses a rare second chance to overcome opposition to its $69 billion bid for video game maker Activision Blizzard.
Despite Microsoft FTC win, Diablo 4’s Xbox, PC release remains ‘uncertain’: All you need to know
With Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, it is now an everyone’s doubt will Diablo 4 pave ways to Xbox and PC? Here’s what we know.
Microsoft's multibillion dollar acquisition of Activision Blizzard hangs in uncertainty: Who’s winning this fight for gaming dominance?
Microsoft's acquisition of gaming firm Activision Blizzard for $68.7bn has hit a snag. The US Federal Trade Commission has warned that Microsoft may be endangering competition in gaming consoles, subscription gaming services, and the cloud gaming space by making Activision games exclusive to Xbox.
Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard to invest in Barcelona after EU approves deal with Microsoft
The decision comes after Britain blocked the Microsoft takeover, prompting Activision, which has studios in Guildford and Warrington in England, to say it would "reassess" its growth plans in the country.
Microsoft, Activision CEOs on witness list for hearing on FTC bid to block merger
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick are among the witnesses planned for a five-day evidentiary hearing set to begin this week on the Federal Trade Commission's legal bid to block the deal, according to a court filing on Tuesday.
US FTC seeks to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision
The US Federal Trade Commission will file an injunction blocking Microsoft Corp's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, CNBC reported on Monday.
UK blocks Microsoft’s $69-billion Activision deal over cloud gaming concerns
The all-cash deal was set to be the biggest in the history of the tech industry.
Activision fired staff for using 'strong language' about remote work policy
The Communication Workers of America (CWA) said it filed a complaint with the U.S. National Labor Relations Board on Tuesday seeking to have the workers reinstated.
Activision Blizzard says NetEase rejects proposal to extend partnership
Activision Blizzard Inc, the U.S. video game developer behind hit franchise Warcraft, on Tuesday said its Chinese publisher NetEase Inc had turned down a proposal to extend their long-time partnership for six months.
UK watchdog probes Microsoft's $68.7 billion Activision buyout deal
In the biggest gaming industry deal in history, Microsoft said it was buying Activision Blizzard in January.
Activision cooperating with federal insider trading probes
It received requests for information from the US Securities and Exchange Commission and received a subpoena from a Department of Justice grand jury, the maker of "Call of Duty" said in an amended proxy filing.
Activision's mobile gaming unit to see leadership changes ahead of Microsoft deal
This executive shakeup comes at a time when Activision is already facing a lawsuit from California regulators alleging the company "fostered a sexist culture".
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