The move by the commission signals an aggressive stance by federal regulators to thwart the expansion of the tech industry’s biggest companies.
Category: Computer and Video Games
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F.T.C. Sues to Block Microsoft’s $69 Billion Acquisition of Activision
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Video Game Workers at Microsoft and Activision Take Steps to Unionize
The New York Times – Business:Microsoft has remained neutral during a labor organizing bid as the Xbox maker seeks regulatory approval for its Activision acquisition.
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The Excitement Around E-Sports Is Growing. But Where Are the Profits?
The New York Times – Business:Traditional sports owners who invested in competitive video gaming say the money isn’t flowing in as quickly as they had expected.
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The Excitement Around E-Sports Is Growing. But Where Are the Profits?
The New York Times – Business:Traditional sports owners who invested in competitive video gaming say the money isn’t flowing in as quickly as they had expected.
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Roleplay Off the Field Helps the Eagles on It
The New York Times – Sports:The Philadelphia Eagles’ veterans and newcomers have meshed into a championship contender thanks in part to their bonding over video game roleplay. “It’s kind of like our secret sauce,” one player said.
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World of Warcraft and Other Blizzard Games to Be Pulled From China
The New York Times – Business:Blizzard Entertainment is suspending most of its gaming services in China after failing to renew a licensing deal with NetEase, a Chinese gaming partner.
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Children’s Groups Want F.T.C. to Ban ‘Unfair’ Online Manipulation of Kids
The New York Times – Business:Children’s privacy and health experts pressed regulators to prohibit video games and social networks from using attention-hacking techniques on youngsters.
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Microsoft Quarterly Earnings Show Slowest Growth in Five Years
The New York Times – Business:The technology giant faced a strong U.S. dollar and weakening demand for personal computers in its latest financial results.
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Twitch’s Relationship With Its Streamers Shows Its Cracks
The New York Times – Business:The service recently said it was going to take a bigger cut of the money it shared with streamers. At an annual gathering in San Diego, they vented about the decision.