EU antitrust regulators to probe Microsoft's $69 bln Activision bid

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The European Union has launched an investigation into Microsoft’s planned takeover of video game giant Activision Blizzard, fearing the $69 billion deal would distort fair competition in the market.

Published 3 months ago · Redmond, United States

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Reuters

EU antitrust regulators to probe Microsoft's $69 bln Activision bid

BRUSSELS - EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday opened a full-scale investigation into Microsoft's $69 billion bid for "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard, warning the deal may hurt competition. The U.S. software company, which announced the deal in January, is betting Activision's stable of games will help it compete better with leaders Tencent and Sony, with the latter being a

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Microsoft’s $69 billion Activision bid faces EU antitrust probe

Microsoft said it would work with the EU antitrust watchdog to address valid marketplace concerns

3 months ago·India

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The Independent

EU investigates Microsoft's deal to buy Activision Blizzard

The European Union has launched an investigation into Microsoft’s planned takeover of video game giant Activision Blizzard, fearing the $69 billion deal would distort fair competition in the market

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

EU Opens Probe Into Microsoft's $69-Billion Deal

The European Commission said Tuesday it has opened an in-depth antitrust investigation into Microsoft's bid to buy video games developer Activision Blizzard.

3 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

EU's Call of Duty: Probe Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal

3 months ago·United States

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abc News

EU investigates Microsoft's deal to buy Activision Blizzard

The European Union has launched an investigation into Microsoft’s planned takeover of video game giant Activision Blizzard, fearing the $69 billion deal would distort fair competition in the market

3 months ago·United States

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