monopoly
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Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Purchase Isn’t Great, But Isn’t An Illegal Monopoly Either
Yesterday’s announcement of Microsoft’s plan to purchase Activision Blizzard King for nearly $US70 ($97) billion immediately sparked discussions about antitrust laws and monopolies, financial terms that pop up whenever a high-profile company purchases another high-profile company. While the merging of Microsoft and Activision feels like far too much power being consolidated under one roof, once…
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Retro Game Releases Could Get Much Needed Help In Japan
Japanese copyright law can make re-releasing some old games difficult, if not impossible. A new copyright system could change that. According to Game Spark and Yomiuri Shimbun, a new copyright system has been proposed in Japan for works where the copyright holder is unclear. The plan would reportedly be a practical safeguard. The proposed system…
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There’s Now A Jim’s Mowing Monopoly Game
If you’re going to buy weird versions of Monopoly, you might as well get the one about cutting grass.
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The New Sonic The Hedgehog Monopoly Game Is About Going Fast And Battling Bosses
Debuting in 2017 with a Mario-themed set, Monopoly Gamer combines Hasbro’s classic real estate board game with iconic video game characters and unique game mechanics. Now it’s Sonic’s turn to race around the board, collecting rings, fighting for chaos emeralds, and investing in property, just like he does in his video games.