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Competition and Markets Authority’s decision came after several twists and turns
A thought experiment about selling one of its crown jewels could be transformative for the country
Robust pre-release sales of ‘EA Sports FC’ marks end of 30-year Fifa franchise
Share price increase reflects expectations of sales boost from mobile offerings
Tech giant has side-stepped some issues with deft concessions but faces scrutiny over its most important business
Cambridge-based creator of titles including ‘RuneScape’ had been seen as a candidate for London listing
Sharp price rise reflects the company’s confidence in user appetite for its premium content
Team Reptile’s latest feels modern and anarchic but stands in the shadow of ‘Jet Set Radio’
Chinese tech group’s profit rises by a third as it seeks better margins from areas such as advertising
Sony slashes its PlayStation 5 prices in attempt to grapple with changing player tastes
CMA invites responses to tech giant’s new arguments in rare move that could pave way for $75bn takeover to close
Tech group in direct competition with larger competitor as viral game racks up 30mn daily active users
Plus, Michael Moritz moves on from Sequoia, and Blackstone’s trillion-dollar milestone
‘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
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
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
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