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Samuel Tolbert

UK regulator narrows concerns on Microsoft's Activision deal for Xbox

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What you need to know

  • Microsoft is currently in the process of acquiring Activision Blizzard for almost $69 billion. 
  • The deal is facing regulatory scrutiny around the world, particularly from the CMA in the U.K, the FTC in the U.S, and the European Commission. 
  • The CMA previously indicated in its provisional findings that Microsoft could make Call of Duty exclusive, causing competition concerns with Sony's PlayStation. 
  • The CMA updated its provisional findings to note that this is no longer a concern.
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