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FTC sues to block $69 billion Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger

FTC sues to block $69 billion Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger

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The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit Thursday to block Microsoft’s planned $69 billion takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard, saying it could squeeze out competitors from Microsoft’s Xbox game console. and its growing game subscription business. The FTC’s challenge could be a test for President Joe Biden’s mandate to review big tech mergers. …

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FTC sues to block Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard | CNN Business

FTC sues to block Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard | CNN Business

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Washington CNN — On Thursday, the Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit to block Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, challenging one of the biggest tech acquisitions in history. The administrative complaint filed Thursday by the FTC alleges that the blockbuster deal, which would make Microsoft the world’s third-largest video game publisher, would give …

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EU position on Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal compromised

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Ooooh boy, that’s fun! Microsoft is trying to buy Activision Blizzard for $69 billion. Activision is the publisher of franchises such as Call of Duty, Warcraft and Candy Crush, and Microsoft hopes the company’s successful franchises will help it boost Xbox Game Pass as well as its fortunes in mobile games, where Microsoft is currently …

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