Published 1 year ago

British regulator softens stance on Microsoft-Activision deal competition concerns

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The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority on Friday said it has narrowed the scope of its investigation into Microsoft’s takeover of games publisher Activision, in a major reprieve for the U.S. tech giant as it pursues an expansion of its video game business.

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Times of India

UK regulator drops some competition concerns in Microsoft-Activision deal

Britain's regulator said it no longer believed that Microsoft's $69-billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard would harm competition in relation to the supply of gaming consoles, but its other concerns remain.

1 year ago·India

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News18 India

UK Drops Antitrust Concern Over Microsoft-Activision Deal, But Still Cautious About Impact On Cloud Gaming Market

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the company behind the popular game 'Call of Duty', will not pose a threat to competition in the gaming console market, UK regulators said - clearing a significant hurdle for the $69 billion deal.

1 year ago·India

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Reuters

UK drops console concern over Microsoft-Activision deal

Britain's competition regulator said Microsoft's 69-billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard would not harm competition in gaming consoles, removing a major obstacle to the deal.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

UK watchdog softens position on Microsoft Activision deal

British antitrust regulators scrutinizing Microsoft’s blockbuster purchase of videogame maker Activision Blizzard have dropped concerns that the deal would hurt the console gaming market. The Competition and Markets Authority said

1 year ago·United States

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abc News

UK watchdog softens position on Microsoft Activision deal

British antitrust regulators scrutinizing Microsoft’s blockbuster purchase of videogame maker Activision Blizzard have dropped concerns that the deal would hurt the console gaming market

1 year ago·United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

UK regulator drops some competition concerns in Microsoft-Activision deal

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's regulator said it no longer believed that Microsoft's $69-billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard would harm competition in relation to the supply of gaming consoles, but its other concerns remain.

1 year ago·Malaysia

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