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Italy investigates Activision Blizzard for pushing in-game purchases

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Italy has launched two investigations into Microsoft's Activision Blizzard, alleging the company has engaged in "misleading and aggressive" sales practices for two of its most popular smartphone games.See the Story

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Ex Activision CEO Blames Embracer for a Lawsuit Objecting the Merger with Microsoft; Embracer Responds in Kind

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Former Activision Blizzard CEO Robert Kotick stepped down from his role on January 1, 2024, following the company's merger with Microsoft. During his last few years in the gaming industry, Kotick's figure became quite controversial, especially when a report from the Wall Street Journal alleged that the executive had long been aware of the harassment issues within the company and even faced personal accusations of wrongdoing against employees. In…See the Story

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Italy Opens Probes Into Activision Blizzard Over Smartphone Game Sales Practices

Italy’s competition regulator has opened two investigations into Microsoft-owned Activision Blizzard, alleging the company used misleading and aggressive sales practices in its mobile games Diablo Immortal and Call of Duty Mobile. The probes focus on whether design choices encouraged excessive playtime and spending, particularly among minors. Focus Of The Investigations The Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCM) said it is exami…See the Story

Call of Duty's chart-topping run comes to an end

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While Microsoft has not publicly disclosed performance figures for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, court filings from former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick paint a far less flattering picture. In documents submitted as part of the ongoing class-action lawsuit Sjunde Ap-Fonden v. Activision Blizzard et al., Kotick claims that...Read Entire ArticleMicrosoft Read Article

Former Ceo of Activision States that the Swedish Fund's Lawsuit Against Microsoft's Acquisition Was Aimed at Helping Embracer

Among the lawsuits that Microsoft faced following its acquisition of Activision Blizzard in 2022, there was oneMicrosoft · Sweden Read Article

Italy Opens Probes Into Activision Blizzard Over Smartphone Game Sales Practices

Black Ops 7 not in PS Store top 5 downloads, breaking 10-year streak for Call of Duty franchise

For the first time in the last 10 years, Activision's Call of Duty franchise has not appeared in the PlayStation Store's top 5 most downloaded games.Activision Blizzard See the Story

Italy investigates Activision Blizzard for pushing in-game purchases

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Bobby Kotick Accuses Battlefield 6 of Smearing Call of Duty

Activision's former CEO, Bobby Kotick, attributes the dizzying 60% drop in Call of Duty's sales to the fierce competition of Battlefield 6. A shock statement made in the middle of trial, which misrepresents the internal problems of a franchise in crisis: controversial AI, disastrous critical reception and a breathless economic model.Activision Blizzard Read Article

Call of Duty Fans Can't Believe Their Eyes. Activision Releases a Remastered Version of the Black Ops 2 Map that Looks Worse than the Original From 14 Years Ago

The remaster of the Meltdown map in Black Ops 7 was not to the liking of players. According to many, it performs worse compared to the original from Black Ops 2.This info Call of Duty fans can't believe their eyes. Activision releases a remastered version of the Black Ops 2 map that looks worse than the original from 14 years ago was first published on Gamepressure.com 16 January 2026.Activision Blizzard · Germany See the Story

Four New Games Added To Retro Classics On Xbox Game Pass In January 2026

Three Activision classics, one 90s Sierra title - We have our first Xbox Retro Classics games of the new year! Four titles have been added to the library her...Activision Blizzard Read Article

'Call of Duty on Track to Perform Over 60% Below Last Year': Ex-Activision Boss Bobby Kotick Sticks Knife in Flagging FPS Franchise

It’s no secret Call of Duty is enjoying a particularly torrid time, but ex-Activision boss Bobby Kotick may have revealed just how badly lates...David Cameron See the Story

Relatives of Uvalde Victims Appeal Judge's Dismissal of Meta

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Families of victims of the 2022 Uvalde, Texas school shooting who allege Meta and Activision played a role in the deaths of their loved ones are appealing a judge’s dismissal of the part of the case against Meta. The May 2022 shootings by Salvador Ramos at Robb Elementary School left 19 children and two teachers dead. On Sept. 5, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge William F. Highberger eliminated Meta as a defendant, finding that allowing liabilit…Meta · Uvalde Read Article

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Italy investigates Activision Blizzard for pushing in-game purchases

Ex Activision CEO Blames Embracer for a Lawsuit Objecting the Merger with Microsoft; Embracer Responds in Kind

Italy Opens Probes Into Activision Blizzard Over Smartphone Game Sales Practices

Call of Duty's chart-topping run comes to an end

Former Ceo of Activision States that the Swedish Fund's Lawsuit Against Microsoft's Acquisition Was Aimed at Helping Embracer

Italy Opens Probes Into Activision Blizzard Over Smartphone Game Sales Practices

Black Ops 7 not in PS Store top 5 downloads, breaking 10-year streak for Call of Duty franchise

Italy investigates Activision Blizzard for pushing in-game purchases

Bobby Kotick Accuses Battlefield 6 of Smearing Call of Duty

Call of Duty Fans Can't Believe Their Eyes. Activision Releases a Remastered Version of the Black Ops 2 Map that Looks Worse than the Original From 14 Years Ago

Four New Games Added To Retro Classics On Xbox Game Pass In January 2026

'Call of Duty on Track to Perform Over 60% Below Last Year': Ex-Activision Boss Bobby Kotick Sticks Knife in Flagging FPS Franchise

Relatives of Uvalde Victims Appeal Judge's Dismissal of Meta

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Italy investigates Activision Blizzard for pushing in-game purchases

Bobby Kotick Accuses Battlefield 6 of Smearing Call of Duty

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'Call of Duty on Track to Perform Over 60% Below Last Year': Ex-Activision Boss Bobby Kotick Sticks Knife in Flagging FPS Franchise

Relatives of Uvalde Victims Appeal Judge's Dismissal of Meta

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Italy investigates Activision Blizzard for pushing in-game purchases

Ex Activision CEO Blames Embracer for a Lawsuit Objecting the Merger with Microsoft; Embracer Responds in Kind

Italy Opens Probes Into Activision Blizzard Over Smartphone Game Sales Practices

Call of Duty's chart-topping run comes to an end

Former Ceo of Activision States that the Swedish Fund's Lawsuit Against Microsoft's Acquisition Was Aimed at Helping Embracer

Italy Opens Probes Into Activision Blizzard Over Smartphone Game Sales Practices

Black Ops 7 not in PS Store top 5 downloads, breaking 10-year streak for Call of Duty franchise

Italy investigates Activision Blizzard for pushing in-game purchases

Bobby Kotick Accuses Battlefield 6 of Smearing Call of Duty

Call of Duty Fans Can't Believe Their Eyes. Activision Releases a Remastered Version of the Black Ops 2 Map that Looks Worse than the Original From 14 Years Ago

Four New Games Added To Retro Classics On Xbox Game Pass In January 2026

'Call of Duty on Track to Perform Over 60% Below Last Year': Ex-Activision Boss Bobby Kotick Sticks Knife in Flagging FPS Franchise

Relatives of Uvalde Victims Appeal Judge's Dismissal of Meta

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Call of Duty's chart-topping run comes to an end

Former Ceo of Activision States that the Swedish Fund's Lawsuit Against Microsoft's Acquisition Was Aimed at Helping Embracer

Italy Opens Probes Into Activision Blizzard Over Smartphone Game Sales Practices

Black Ops 7 not in PS Store top 5 downloads, breaking 10-year streak for Call of Duty franchise

Italy investigates Activision Blizzard for pushing in-game purchases

Bobby Kotick Accuses Battlefield 6 of Smearing Call of Duty

Call of Duty Fans Can't Believe Their Eyes. Activision Releases a Remastered Version of the Black Ops 2 Map that Looks Worse than the Original From 14 Years Ago

Four New Games Added To Retro Classics On Xbox Game Pass In January 2026

'Call of Duty on Track to Perform Over 60% Below Last Year': Ex-Activision Boss Bobby Kotick Sticks Knife in Flagging FPS Franchise

Relatives of Uvalde Victims Appeal Judge's Dismissal of Meta

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