U.S. Court Overrules FTC’s Block of Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Takeover
After winning the European Commission’s approval and triumphing over the FTC, the hard-fought acquisition may close by July 18 if the U.K.’s CMA block is rejected.
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Xbox Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Approved by European Commission
The approval brings the Microsoft-owned gaming behemoth one step closer to closing its nearly $70 billion purchase, but there is more work to be done before the deal is finalized.
‘Overwatch 2’ Releases Animated Short for New Character Kiriko
The protector of Kanezaka's backstory is revealed in a surprisingly heartfelt nine-minute film displaying her flashy healing and teleportation abilities.
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Podcast EP 179: Stop-Motion and CG Animator Justin Rasch
The artist shares how he got his start in stop-motion and CG, worked his way up in the animation world, and is now making a name for himself on social media.
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Activision Shareholder Lawsuits Challenge $69 Billion Sale to Microsoft
New suits allege game company’s lack of transparency about the deal, as well as company insiders’ conflicts of interest.
Microsoft Buying Activision Blizzard in Largest Gaming Industry Deal Ever
Tech giant’s planned $68.7 billion purchase signals everyone that it’s all in on capturing future generations of gamers.
Podcast EP86: Blizzard Senior Character Animator Peter Starostin Shares How to Excel In CG
The senior character animator on cinematics for games like ‘Halo,’ ‘Warcraft,’ and ‘Diablo’ shares his top tips on how to excel in CG.
‘Next Gen,’ ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Win Accolades at MPSE’s 66th Golden Reel Awards
Blizzard’s ‘Overwatch’ tops short form category for ‘Reunion’; Google Spotlight Stories VR short ‘Age of Sail’ awarded for special venue project.
MPSE Honors 'Coco'; ASC Lauds 'Blade Runner 2049'
Sound editors’ guild also honored sound work in short-form animation, games and non-theatrical long-form animation.
MPSE Sets Nominees for 65th Golden Reel Awards
Animation featured in four of 23 categories, with winners to be announced Feb. 18.
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Inaugural Tribeca Games Festival Debuts April 28-29
Tribeca Games and Kill Screen partner for event examining the past, present and future of games.
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