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‘Call of Duty’ pact signals truce in prolonged battle and ends Japanese group’s biggest objection
Plus, the insurer that’s still bullish on debt-laden UK utilities and Japanese companies scout M&A deals in the US
It is no surprise shares in the maker of PlayStation are down
US and UK regulators could demand more concessions but investors are betting on an industry-shaping victory
UK competition watchdog also agrees to reopen talks on $75bn video games merger
The outgoing Team17 chief executive on her battles in a sector known for its sexist attitudes — and the role the 1990s invertebrate-inspired video game played in her success
Judge could decide as early as next week whether to grant a US regulator’s request to put the gaming acquisition on ice
Unity and NetEase say latest technology can make games more realistic and cheaper to make
Users won’t pay $15 per month or watch ads to play the same old thing
Federal Trade Commission had asked the court to stop $75bn acquisition from closing while it pursues a challenge
Jeremy Hunt says money will boost sector’s economic value by £50bn and add 1mn jobs
Savvy shells out $8bn on deals in 18 months in rapid push to diversify revenues and acquire soft power
The growing influence of sports gambling has spurred calls for a better legal framework for the industry
The makeovers of vintage titles such as System Shock and Resident Evil 4 give perspective on how far the medium has come
Promise of technology remains unfulfilled after more than a decade of development
Independent studio miHoYo pins hopes on new title to take on big incumbents in lucrative market
Swedish gaming group slashes forecast for the year as hopes for partnership are dashed
Top executives at CMA argue that scrutiny of deals does not create ‘hostile’ environment for tech groups
Competition officials in Brussels take different view from UK regulator on cloud gaming market
David Pannick KC, whose recent cases include Boris Johnson’s partygate probe, will lead the gaming group’s legal challenge
Plus, Glencore’s Teck takeover ambitions get a second wind and a US deal for a German industrial group attracts attention in Berlin
Tech giant vows to appeal against UK regulator’s decision but shareholders shrug as industry trains its sights elsewhere
Competition and Markets Authority says tech giant failed to assuage concerns about the cloud gaming market
Chinese tech group targets European assets as it seeks to diversify away from domestic market
Investment decision made by chair Keiko Erikawa, a friend of SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son
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