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Microsoft and Activision Blizzard push back merger deadline
Both companies will now have until October 2023 to finalise merger arrangements.

UK games industry body lays out principles for loot boxes in video games
UK games industry body Ukie has revealed new plans to control the spread of loot boxes in games.

Microsoft and UK CMA extend Activision Blizzard merger negotiations
The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal has agreed to pause proceedings between Microsoft and the CMA.

FTC files appeal against Microsoft merger ruling
The US Federal Trade Commission has opposed a ruling that would allow Microsoft to purchase Activision Blizzard.

Microsoft wins FTC court battle over Activision Blizzard
Microsoft's plans to acquire Activision Blizzard are moving closer to completion.

Sega of America workers vote to form major union
Sega of America workers have voted to form the Allied Employees Guild Improving Sega (AEGIS).

Yuji Naka, Sonic co-creator, gets US $1.2 million fine for insider trading
Naka has reportedly been found guilty of insider trading, after being arrested earlier in 2023.

IO Interactive opens UK studio for 007 Bond game and other projects
IO Interactive has opened a major studio in the UK, to aid production of its upcoming James Bond game, and…

Tokyo Game Show 2023: Exhibitor list and ticket details revealed
Tokyo Game Show 2023 is already shaping up to be a massive show.

Apple is seeking to overturn ruling on App Store payments
A court document has revealed Apple's intention to fight a major ruling against its App Store.