Tag: Society of Authors
Microsoft gets approval to buy Activision Blizzard, Kia confirms £25,000 EV
Activision Blizzard is the maker of the hugely popular Call of Duty games Microsoft's revised offer to buy Call of Duty-maker Activision Blizzard has been approved by UK regulators. The Competition and Markets Authority said the deal addressed its concerns, after the watchdog blocked the original $69bn (£59bn) bid in April.…
Sir Philip Pullman calls for action to stop ‘damaging’ ebook piracy
Northern Lights author Sir Philip Pullman, pictured above, is leading calls for more action to tackle the growing issue of ebook piracy. The British novelist, who is president of the Society of Authors, has signed a joint letter to Business Secretary Greg Clark alongside 32 other concerned writers – including Doctor Who screenwriter Malorie Blackman,…
