Microsoft submits new Activision Blizzard deal to win over UK regulator
by Jasper Jolly from Technology | The Guardian on (#6E23W)
CMA opens new investigation into $69bn acquisition as tech firm offers to sell cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft
Microsoft has made changes to its proposed takeover of the video game maker Activision Blizzard as it tries to win over the UK competition regulator that blocked the $69bn (54bn) deal.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on Tuesday said it would investigate the new proposals, under which Microsoft will not acquire cloud rights outside Europe for existing Activision desktop computer and console games, or for new games released by the developer during the next 15 years.
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