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CoD League reforms end pro gaming’s US sports cosplay
ActivisionBlizzard, the publisher and operator of the Call of Duty League, has formally abandoned its dream of replicating the US professional sports model in esports, waiving and refunding all franchise entry fees for the CoD League’s constituent teams in a bid to save the competition.
FTC seeks to block Microsoft’s $68.7bn Activision Blizzard takeover
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has requested a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to block technology giant Microsoft’s proposed $68.7bn (€63.6bn
Microsoft’s $68.7bn Activision Blizzard deal gains European approval
The European Commission has approved US-based technology giant Microsoft’s proposed $68.7bn (€63.1bn
Regulator blocks Microsoft’s $68.7bn move for Activision Blizzard
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today (Wednesday) blocked US-based technology giant Microsoft’s proposed $68.7bn (€62.2bn)
Activision settles with DOJ over pay concerns in esports leagues
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a settlement agreement with video game developer Activision Blizzard over a civil antitrust lawsuit concerning alleged limits on competition and pay for players…
Microsoft offers concessions to gain EC approval of Activision Blizzard takeover
US-based technology giant Microsoft has made “binding commitments” to the European Commission (EC) in an effort to secure regulatory approval for its proposed $68.7bn (€64.2bn)
FTC moves to block Microsoft’s $69bn Activision Blizzard deal
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft in the United States to challenge the US-based technology giant's attempt to acquire video game publisher and major …
Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal faces European Commission probe
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of game company Activision Blizzard by US-based technology giant Microsoft
Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard in massive $68.7bn deal
Agreement to create world's third-largest gaming company by revenue
Activision CEO Kotick agrees to 50-per-cent pay cut in contract extension
Bobby Kotick, the chief executive of esports organization Activision Blizzard, has agreed to halve his base salary as part of an extended contract until March 31, 2023
Sport1 renews Activision Blizzard deal in Germany, adds rights for European channel
German sports broadcaster Sport1 has extended and expanded a rights agreement with esports organisation Activision Blizzard to include coverage of several competitions on its eSports1 and eSportsONE channels
Foxtel recruits Activision Blizzard’s Perchard in executive role
Australian pay-television operator Foxtel has hired Hilary Perchard as chief customer, marketing and revenue officer, replacing Kieren Cooney, who has taken up a role at TPG Telecom, the Australian telecoms…
Vlastelica steps down as Overwatch League commissioner
Pete Vlastelica is stepping down from his roles as Activision Blizzard's chief executive of esports and Overwatch League commissioner to move into a new "entrepreneurial" role within the organization.
Activision Blizzard offers Overwatch, Call of Duty teams franchise-fee deferments
Esports organization Activision Blizzard is reportedly allowing Overwatch League and Call of Duty League teams to defer franchise fee payments following the devastating financial impact of the global Covid-19…
Activision Blizzard appoints MLB deputy commissioner Petitti to senior executive role
Esports organization Activision Blizzard has appointed senior Major League Baseball executive Tony Petitti as its new president of sports and entertainment.
Sportradar adds Overwatch and Call of Duty leagues to integrity portfolio
Sports data and content company Sportradar has added esports competitions Overwatch League and Call of Duty League to its portfolio of integrity services properties
Overwatch League adds Xfinity as presenting sponsor
Professional esports league, the Overwatch League, has signed up internet service provider Xfinity to its sponsorship portfolio
Activision Blizzard ‘in talks’ over linear TV deal for Overwatch League
US-based interactive entertainment company Activision Blizzard has held talks with NBC Sports Group over the possibility of returning its Overwatch League esports competition to US linear television, it…