Microsofts Acquisition of Activision Blizzard blocked in the UK

▤ Summary

The CMA’s decision to block the deal came after months of analyzing millions of documents and emails from the public. The CMA concluded that the deal could “alter the competitive landscape” and that Microsoft’s proposed solution failed to effectively address the concerns in the cloud gaming market. The CMA also stated that Microsoft’s proposals would have replaced competition with ineffective regulation in a new and dynamic market. The deal would have also given Microsoft a huge edge in the cloud gaming market, which is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. would have been a major step forward for Microsoft in its efforts to become a dominant player in the gaming industry.

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Activision Blizzard

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