11-07-2023 20:21 via theguardian.com

Microsoft may proceed with $69bn Activision Blizzard deal, judge rules

Judge dismisses FTC request to halt deal over concerns it would give Microsoft exclusive access to Activision gamesA US judge has ruled that Microsoft may go forward with its planned $69bn acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard, while the UK competition watchdog said it was ready to discuss changes answering its concerns over the deal.The US competition watchdog, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), had originally asked the judge to stop the proposed deal, arguing it would give Micro
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