07.24.2023 - By Phantom Power Media
In this episode, I started with the Microsoft Activision-Blizzard merger, and the FTCs unsuccessful attempt to fight it. CMA now seems to want to work with Microsoft on the merger. A group of unnamed gamers tried to get a Supreme Court Judge to block the merger. Hopefully, I won't have to start episodes talking about the merger anymore!
Also briefly talked about Diablo Immortal, and gave you some information that might help you through Season 1. I haven't finished the storyline in the game yet, so I can't get in.
Things mentioned in this episode:
The Hill posted an article titled: "Appeals court denies FTC bid to temporarily halt Microsoft-Activision deal"
The Wall Street Journal posted an article titled: "FTC Loses Latest Bid to Halt Microsoft-Activision Merger"
CNBC posted an article titled: "Microsoft and Activision agree to extend $69 billion deal deadline in wait for UK approval"
Engadget posted an article titled: "FTC puts internal trial over Microsoft-Activision deal on hold"
Congressman Kelly Armstrong (Republican) posted a press release titled: "Armstrong, Colleagues Call on FTC to Drop Opposition to Microsoft Merger and Return to Commonsense Antitrust Policies"
The Hill posted an article titled: "Kagan rejects emergency request to block Microsoft, Activision Blizzard merger" (NOTE: Elena Kagan is a U.S. Supreme Court Justice)
BusinessWire posted a press release titled: "Activision Blizzard Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results"
The Verge posted an article titled: "Sony agrees to 10-year Call of Duty deal with Microsoft"
IGN posted an article titled: "Xbox Has Signed a 'Binding Agreement' to Keep Call of Duty on PlayStation After Its Acquisition of Activision Blizzard"
The Verge posted an article titled: "Thousands of Call of Duty fans are playing classic Xbox 360 titles thanks to a server fix"
Microsoft posted an article titled: "Introducing Xbox Game Pass Core, Coming This September"
@Rhykker posted a thread on Twitter about his take on the Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard
@ActuallyArcane was features on the Blizzard Launcher for the start of Season One
Mike Ybarra (President of Blizzard) @Qwik tweeted about BlizzCon
Rod Fergusson (SVP, GM of all things Diablo at Blizzard) tweeted about Diablo Immortal
IcyVeins posted an article titled: "Butcher Decides to Wait for Season 1 Start Instead of Fighting"
Blizzard posted "Season of the Malignant Now Live" a while ago. It has some helpful info in it.
Dredscythe (Maxroll) posted: "Diablo 4 Season 1 Campfire Chat Recap"
IcyVeins posted an article titled: "Diablo 4 Eternal to Season 1 Transition Clarifications"
IcyVeins posted an article titled: "Side Quest Tier List Ranking for Renown Farming in Diablo 4 Season 1"
Wowhead posted an article titled: "All 32 Malignant Hearts Coming with Diablo 4 Patch 1.1.0"
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo IV videos