Microsoft logo is seen on a smartphone placed on displayed Activision Blizzard logo in this illustration taken Jan. 18, 2022. The emerging cloud gaming market received closer scrutiny from Brussels. The commission approved the deal after accepting Microsoft's offer to modify its licensing agreements to allow users and cloud gaming platforms to stream its titles without paying royalties for 10 years. Microsoft has already announced deals to bring Xbox PC games to cloud gaming platforms operated by chipmaker Nvidia and independent player Boosteroid. Microsoft President Brad Smith addresses a media conference regarding Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard and the future of gaming in Brussels, Feb. 21.

Source: The Times May 16, 2023 12:11 UTC