Last February, Microsoft announced it would purchase Activision Blizzard, which would raise its share in the gaming industry from 6.5% to 10.7%, according to data analytics firm Newzoo. After the announcement, Reuters called it the biggest deal in the history of the gaming industry. But yesterday, there was a plot twist: the Federal Trade Commission … Read Article
Even if you are not a gamer, you have likely heard of “Call of Duty” or “Candy Crush,” two of several incredibly successful video games produced by Activision Blizzard (ATVL.O). Microsoft (MSFT.O) has announced a deal to purchase it for a staggering $68.7 billion in cash. “The deal announced by Microsoft on Tuesday, its biggest-ever … Read Article
In another twist of events, not only has TikTok continued to remain available to users in the United States after a judge blocked an order banning downloads, the company is launching in-app voter guide for the 2020 United States election with content available in both English and Spanish. “Today we’re launching an in-app guide to the … Read Article