As the days go by, this week is getting more and more interesting. In the wake of the FTC’s case against Microsoft, we’ve started to see a lot of confidential information that we wouldn’t normally see. And The Elder Scrolls VI leak was just the tip of the iceberg! New documents have surfaced confirming that … Read more
Microsoft still has cards up its sleeve to get the Activision-Blizzard buyout The Activision-Blizzard buyout remains in constant discussions. Neither HBO Max or Netflix have managed to create a series with so many twists and turns in their arcs. But this latest information delivered by Microsoft to the FTC has brought the video game industry … Read more
Microsoft’s bid to buy Activision Blizzard just hit another snag. Two technology giants are “expressing concerns” about Microsoft’s $68.7 billion bid to buy Activision Blizzard. Those concerns are not just going public for PR points; they are filings with the Federal Trade Commission. Just last month, the FTC voted to block the deal. The issuance … Read more
The FTC accused Epic Games of violating children’s privacy and allowing unwanted charges in Fortnite. The Federal Trade Commission and Epic Games have reached a combined $520 million settlement regarding two separate violations. The first involves a record-breaking $275 million civil penalty for alleged violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. This appears to … Read more
Microsoft’s proposed purchase of Activision Blizzard just hit a major roadblock. The Federal Trade Commission is seeking to block the Microsoft Activision Blizzard acquisition. The $69 billion deal was first announced in February 2022 as the largest deal ever proposed in the video game industry. It’s also Microsoft’s largest acquisition throughout the company’s history. In … Read more
One of the largest entertainment networks on YouTube has entered into a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission after the independent agency charged it with deceptive advertising. The FTC settlement documents how Machinima paid “influencers” to promote the Xbox One and several games. The influencers, which run their own YouTube channels as part of the … Read more
