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UK regulator seeking additional views on Microsoft and Activision Blizzard merger
The CMA is looking for comments on Microsoft's latest submission claiming material change of circumstances
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Microsoft and Activision urge FTC to drop its legal challenge before August hearing
Update: FTC suspends its in-house administrative challenge
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Microsoft and Activision extend acquisition deadline to October 18
Deal was originally due to complete yesterday, termination fee raised to a $4.5 billion
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Republican members of Congress urge FTC to drop case against Microsoft-Activision
22 signatories say regulator should "refocus resources on work that supports the interests of American consumers"
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US Supreme Court denies gamer lawsuit a block against Microsoft's Activision acquisition
Group of consumers filed emergency request on Monday as dealnears completion
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Microsoft, Activision reportedly discussing acquisition deadline extension
$68.7 billion deal was due to be completed today
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Microsoft's UK appeal for Activision buy paused for two months
Competition Appeal Tribunal agreed to stay the process while Xbox prepares new proposals for Competition and Markets Authority
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Turkey gives unconditional approval to Microsoft-ABK acquisition
Platform holder says more than 30 countries have now cleared the deal as completion in the US nears
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Microsoft, Sony enter "binding agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation" after ABK acquisition
Update: Microsoft confirms the Sony deal only applies to Call of Duty, lasts for ten years
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FTC denied appeal to block Microsoft-Activision acquisition
This was the second time courts ruled against the regulator in one week
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Microsoft-Activision's race for the finish line | This Week in Business
We attempt to answer the burning questions that remain as the biggest deal in the industry's history seemingly nears completion in the US
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UK regulator extends deadline on final decision over Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
It will now make a final call on August 29
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Activision Blizzard to be removed from Nasdaq indexes ahead of Microsoft takeover
Call of Duty publisher will be replaced by another company before markets open on Monday, July 17
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FTC appeals against court ruling in case against Xbox
Microsoft president Brad Smith said he is "disappointed" the FTC continues with "demonstrably weak case"
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Microsoft to modify Activision Blizzard acquisition to address CMA concerns
UPDATE: CMA emphasises that decision to block still stands for now, proposals may require another investigation
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Microsoft allowed to complete Activision Blizzard acquisition in the US
FTC says it will continue to fight the deal
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South Africa approves Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Update: Competition Tribunal has "unconditionally approved" the merger
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Canada regulator says Microsoft-Activision deal "likely" to harm competition
UPDATE: But Xbox says regulator missed its window to block the deal
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Everything we learned from the Microsoft vs FTC hearing
UPDATE: Judge rules in Microsoft's favour
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UK court blocks request to delay CMA and Microsoft trial
The Competition Appeal Tribunal said the regulator has ample time to prepare for its July 28 hearing
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Sony's Jim Ryan discusses cloud gaming, Call of Duty and Starfield in court
During FTC vs Microsoft hearing, PlayStation boss reiterated his belief that Xbox will use Call of Duty to harm Sony
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FTC asks court to prevent Microsoft closing Activision Blizzard deal early
UPDATE: Hearing for preliminary injunction request begins this week, witnesses include execs from Xbox, Activision, PlayStation and Google Stadia
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California judge denies gamer lawsuit a preliminary injunction against Microsoft ABK acquisition
UPDATE: Group's lawyers claim to have evidence Xbox planned to put PlayStation out of business, but Microsoft rep says redacted email predates Activision deal