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EU approves Microsoft’s $68.7 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition

On Monday, the European Union granted its approval for Microsoft’s acquisition of video game manufacturer Activision Blizzard, which is valued at $68.7 billion. The EU concluded that this deal would not hinder competition in the market for sought-after console games such as Call of Duty. Continue reading “EU approves Microsoft’s $68.7 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition”

FTC is suing Microsoft to block its $68.7 billion Activision Blizzard purchase

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint on Thursday to try to stop Microsoft from buying Activision Blizzard. They say that if Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard, competitors will lose access to popular games like Call of Duty, which will hurt them. Continue reading “FTC is suing Microsoft to block its $68.7 billion Activision Blizzard purchase”