Published 1 year ago

Britain blocks Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard

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Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc., suffered a hammer blow after Britain’s antitrust watchdog vetoed the gaming industry’s biggest ever deal, saying it would harm competition on the cloud. Microsoft said it plans to appeal the decision.

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Times of India

UK blocks Microsoft’s $69-billion Activision deal over cloud gaming concerns

The all-cash deal was set to be the biggest in the history of the tech industry.

1 year ago·India

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BBC News

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard hit out as UK regulator blocks takeover

The maker of hit games Call of Duty and Candy Crush says "the UK is clearly closed for business".

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

UK Blocks Microsoft-Activision Gaming Deal Amid Cloud Gaming Concerns

British regulators on Wednesday blocked Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard, thwarting the biggest tech deal in history over worries that it would stifle competition in the fast-growing cloud gaming market.

1 year ago·India

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The Guardian

Microsoft bid for Activision Blizzard blocked by UK competition regulator

Competition and Markets Authority prevents would have been the biggest acquisition in gaming history

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

U.K. blocks Microsoft’s Activision deal over competition fears

British regulators have blocked Microsoft’s $69 billion deal to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard over worries that it would stifle competition in the cloud gaming market.

1 year ago·India

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The Independent

Microsoft's 'good guy' approach frays in UK gaming battle

Microsoft’s charm offensive with the world’s governments is starting to lose some of its luster as the software giant is confronting its toughest antitrust scrutiny since co-founder Bill Gates was in charge

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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