UK regulator opposes Microsoft deal to buy Activision

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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has said it is opposed to Microsoft's planned purchase of games developer Activision Blizzard.

Published 4 months ago · Redmond, United States

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Times of India

Britain says Microsoft's Activision deal could harm gamers

Britain's antitrust regulator said on its in-depth probe had found that Microsoft's $69-billion purchase of Activision Blizzard raised competition concerns about cloud and console gaming.

4 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

UK regulator opposes Microsoft deal to buy Activision

The Competition and Markets Authority says it would lead to higher prices and fewer choices for gamers.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition will harm UK gamers, says watchdog

CMA says Xbox maker’s takeover of Call of Duty and World of Warcraft owner could lead to higher prices

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

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Microsoft could limit availability of Call of Duty series – and hurt both PlayStation and players in doing so, regulator warns

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Microsoft's Activision deal hurts gamers, UK watchdog says

Microsoft’s stalled $68.7 billion deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard has hit a fresh hurdle in the United Kingdom. Britain's antitrust watchdog said Wednesday that the deal will

4 months ago·United States

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