Sony Says It Can’t Share Early PlayStation 6 Details With Activision if Microsoft Deal Goes Through

Microsoft has prevailed in the court case against its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, where it had to defend the impact it would have on competition in the video game industry.Video Games Chronicle spotted that today (July 11), the United States District Court for the Northern District of California ruled that the Federal Trade Commission’s request for a preliminary injunction was not necessary. The FTC had asked for the injunction in order to let its in-house court discern the full effects that the acquisition would have on the consumer.“Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision has been described as the largest in tech history.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor A federal court nixed the FTC’s request to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which could pave the way for the $69 billion deal to close as soon as this month. The U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California on Tuesday issued a ruling denying the Federal Trade Commission’s request for a preliminary injunction in its case regarding Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Microsoft has signaled it intends to close the takeover of Activision Blizzard — which would be the biggest ever in the gaming sector — by the July 18 deal termination date. In the ruling (available at this link), District Court Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley cited in part Microsoft’s commitment to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation for 10 years, on parity with Xbox, and that Microsoft inked an agreement with Nintendo to bring the game to Nintendo Switch. The judge found that “the FTC has not shown a likelihood it will prevail” on its claim that the merger “may substantially lessen competition,” she wrote. “To the contrary, the record evidence points to more consumer access to Call of Duty and other Activision content.”

Bad Girls Club alum Natalie Nunn doesn't seem to mind being name-checked in songs.

Julia Roberts is marking a major milestone. On Tuesday, the 55-year-old actress celebrated her 21st wedding anniversary by posting a rare PDA pic with her husband, Danny Moder.In the sweet shot, Roberts and Moder, 54, are engaged in a passionate kiss.

Ferne McCann has shared an update on filming the latest series of her reality television series, First Time Mum. Ferne, 32, is currently pregnant with first child with fiancé Lorri Haines, after welcoming daughter Sunday Skye with her ex-boyfriend Arthur Collins in 2017.The former TOWIE star took to her Instagram Stories to share an update on her filming experience as her due date draws nearer. Sharing a selfie, the mum-of-two to be penned over the top of the image: “Back in the hot seat.

Jurors will hear “many damned lies” and “some deliberate exaggerations” in the trial of Kevin Spacey, according to the American Beauty star’s lawyer.

Sophia Culpo is seemingly clearing the air about her breakup with Braxton Berrios.

Lala Kent is confident that Jax Taylor and Kristen Doute would have been her partners in crime in uncovering Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss‘ affair if they were still on Vanderpump Rules.

Christine Dawood, the wife and mother Titanic submersible victims Shahzada Dawood and 19-year-old Suleman Dawood, is speaking out in her first interview since the tragedy occurred.

, Karen, Deon and their crew are heading to Detroit for the summer. But instead of packing their kids up for one of the family's road trips, the Derricos are flying the friendly skies.Good thing Karen is a former flight attendant.«I got ya'll, I used to be a flight attendant, so this is a breeze,» she tells her family before she breaks down the tips for getting 14 kids — and their grandmother, GG — aboard a flight without a hitch.«I interrupt your regularly scheduled program to tell you to get your TSA pre-check and get that wheelchair because the pace cannot be slow.

interview this past spring, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland told TheWrap that SAG-AFTRA’s leaders believe it could benefit actors if properly regulated so that performances and likenesses can’t be used without proper compensation and consent.If talks aren’t successful, SAG-AFTRA could end up joining WGA in a strike; members voted to authorize a strike ahead of contract talks earlier this month by an overwhelming 97%. If that happens, studios will face a strike by two separate guilds at once for the first time since 1960, when a double strike held by writers and actors led to the establishment of residuals for TV reruns.

Sony has confirmed that it won’t share any PS6 details with Activision Blizzard if Microsoft successfully purchases the company.Speaking to the US Federal Trade Commission (via Eurogamer) PlayStation boss Jim Ryan confirmed that it would not take the risk of sharing console details with its competitor.“[Sony] simply could not run the risk of a company that was owned by a direct competitor having access to that information,” he explained.His comments were received by the FTC in April after he was quizzed about statements submitted by Sony that explain the company’s position on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard.In an FTC v MS/ABK deposition, PlayStation chief Jim Ryan said that, if deal closes, Sony couldn't tell Activision about its next consoleIs then asked about Sony working with Mojang (Minecraft) after MS bought them.

Dermot O'Leary told This Morning viewers he was “game” for a naked trip to Stonehenge with co-host Holly Willoughby. The 50 year old presenter made the comment on Wednesday’s episode as he and his fellow presenter discussed the summer solstice - the longest day of the year which has historically been celebrated by many cultures with festivals and rituals. Many people flock to Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire to mark the occasion - with some stripping off to dance in celebration.

Janette Manrara has shared how she was left with tears in her eyes after looking back on an adorable moment she shared with her husband Aljaž Škorjanec before they became parents. The former Strictly Come Dancing stars are counting down the days until the arrival of their first child.

Gemma Atkinson was left jokingly unimpressed as she feared her waters breaking while hosting a guest at her Greater Manchester home with Gorka Marquez. The Hits Radio is counting down to welcoming her second child any day now after announcing she was expecting earlier this year.

Anna Richardson says Duncan James is keen to do ‘Naked Attraction’. The 52-year-old presenter revealed the Blue singer is willing to appear on a future star-studded edition of the X-rated Channel 4 dating show - which sees aspiring daters strip down to their birthday suit - while podcaster Anna Whitehouse, 42, has also expressed an interest. She told The Sun newspaper's TVBiz column: “I’ve bumped into a couple of celebs recently who’ve gone, ‘I’d do it!’ “Duncan James was like, ‘I’m up for it!’, and I was like, ‘Oh my god!’ “And the lovely Anna Whitehouse, who does the ‘Dirty Mother Pukka’ podcast, said to me a couple of weeks ago that she’d do it.

Hairy Bikers TV chef Dave Myers has said his cancer is “going the right way” following “30 lots” of chemotherapy over the past year. The 65-year-old, who is one half of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo alongside friend and fellow chef Si King, revealed his diagnosis in May 2022. Dave, who has not specified what type of cancer he has, told The Times: “I’m doing all right.

Rosie O’Donnell said she doesn’t have any plans on mending her and Ellen DeGeneres’ strained friendship.

As happy as can be. Tom Holland gave a sweet update on his relationship with Zendaya while poking fun at his dating game skills.

Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire have a “Spider-Boys” group chat.