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Microsoft's nearly $69 billion dollar proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard might be hitting a new snag. A federal antitrust lawsuit may be incoming, seeking to block the deal.

Microsoft has laid off hundreds of its staff across multiple divisions, with speculation including its Xbox gaming sector, in a move that is described as a shift in business priorities.

Microsoft and Activision-Blizzard have days to respond to a UK regulatory agency's report of concerns that the deal would harm competition. If their responses are insufficient, it could go to a tighter review.

The UK has opened an investigation into whether approval of the pending deal by Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard would lead to reduced choice, higher prices, and harm to consumers.

Microsoft is toying with the idea of bringing microtransactions to its collection of Halo titles, a new post on Waypoint states. 343 Industries mentions it's "exploring the potential" to bring microtransactions to Halo: Master Chief collection down the road in the form of purchasable Spartan Points.

Shank breaks down the footage from Bethesda's Starfield gameplay reveal and explains why he doesn't believe the upcoming sci-fi RPG is next-gen.

Microsoft has entered into a "labor neutrality agreement" with the Communications Workers of America, that will recognize employees' right to unionize and not get in their way. The terms will also apply to Activision Blizzard workers 60 days after that deal closes.

Bethesda has delayed both Starfield and vampire open-world co-op shooter Redfall into the first half of 2023, but promises gameplay deep dives soon.

Activision Blizzard has been sued by a New York City group that alleges CEO Bobby Kotick was "unfit to negotiate" a deal, which they claim was rushed, made to avoid liability, and undervalues the company.

With 98% of the shareholders' approval, Activision Blizzard has approved sale to Microsoft. This advances the deal a step further, but there are regulatory obstacles ahead that some believe are cause for doubt.

Activision Blizzard shareholders are voting tomorrow on whether to approve sale to Microsoft, and whether or not to open the door for huge payouts for top officials, including $22 million to Bobby Kotick, should they leave the new company post-merger.

Undead Labs, the studio cofounded (and later sold to Microcoft by) Jeff Strain, known for the State of Decay series, is the latest subject of an investigative report about harassment, discrimination, and mistreatment at a games company.

Microsoft, which agreed to buy Activision Blizzard, has said it will honor that company's employees' decisions if they choose to unionize.

As Russia's war of aggression wages against Ukraine, companies from all over the Western world have been joining in to isolate Russia. The games industry isn't being left out here, with major companies announcing they are joining the likes of Visa, Mastercard and more in boycotting Russia.

The huge deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard will come under antitrust review by the US Federal Trade Commission, which could mean a tough review.