Activision's $69 billion deal with Microsoft 

Activision Blizzard Inc.'s planned $69 billion acquisition by Microsoft Corp. is being thoroughly investigated in the UK after regulators

warned that the deal might suppress competition. After Microsoft declined the option to present solutions to address its

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concerns, the Competition and Markets Authority claimed it made the decision to launch a more extensive review.

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Microsoft will become the third-largest gaming corporation in the world by merging with Activision, which is the owner of some of the

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most well-known franchises, like Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Guitar Hero. This will increase

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the selection of games available to Game Pass users.In a statement released on September 1st, Brad Smith, president

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and vice chair of Microsoft, said, "We're prepared to cooperate with the CMA on next steps and address any of its concerns."

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Activision's $69 billion

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Activision's $69 billion

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