Microsoft may proceed with $69bn Activision Blizzard deal, judge rules
by Dan Milmo and agencies from Technology | The Guardian on (#6CWJA)
Judge dismisses FTC request to halt deal over concerns it would give Microsoft exclusive access to Activision games
A 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 Microsoft, maker of the Xbox gaming console, exclusive access to Activision games including the bestselling Call of Duty.
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