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Will Microsoft be able to close $69bn deal for Activision Blizzard?

Appeal by competition watchdog in US is latest twist in complex saga involving trio of regulators

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft “disappointed” as FTC appeals recent loss in Activision Blizzard case

The legal ramblings continue

GamesRadar

FTC continues its fight against Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition by lodging appeal

Despite Microsoft's victory in a US court battle over its plans to acquire Activision Blizzard, the FTC hasn't given up the fight.

TechRadar

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House Republicans set to interrogate FTC's Khan over ethics, antitrust issues

House Republicans who say the Federal Trade Commission has been overzealous and politicized under President Joe Biden are set to interrogate agency head Lina Khan on Thursday

The Independent UK

Xbox deal could be closing soon, Activision Blizzard to leave Stock Exchange

The Call of Duty and Candy Crush publisher is expected to leave the NASDAQ-100 stock index on July 17.

Windows Central

Microsoft vs FTC: FTC to appeal Microsoft Activision decision (UPDATE)

The FTC has appealed the decision of Judge Corley on the matter of the Microsoft acquisition of Activision

Windows Central

FTC to appeal ruling paving the way for Microsoft-Activision deal

It's likely the FTC's last chance to block a merger before an injunction barring the deal expires this weekend.

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With Microsoft Victory, Courts Go On Epic Killstreak Against FTC Antitrust Agenda

The gaming market remains competitive with a wide variety of options.

Reason

Despite reports, the UK regulator is NOT backing down over Xbox's Activision deal

A CNBC report claimed that Microsoft and the UK CMA had already agreed to a small "divestiture" to get the deal approved. Turns out that was likely false. Here's what's happening next.

Windows Central

What does Microsoft’s Activision acquisition mean for gamers?

With a judge rejecting the FTC’s block, Microsoft’s planned acquisition of Activision is one step closer to reality. But what could it mean for the average gamer?

Tom’s Guide

Court Greenlights Microsoft Acquisition of Video Game Powerhouse Activision Blizzard

Plus: California social media law could backfire, Massachusetts may ban the sale of phone location data, and more...

Reason

Microsoft Activision deal given the go-ahead in everywhere but the UK – what happens next?

Microsoft may have surpassed one hurdle with regards to its Activision acquisition, but one regulator remains

Daily Mirror

EU fines US firm Illumina $475 million for jumping gun on buying cancer-screening company Grail

The European Union has slapped a $475 million fine on U.S. biotech giant Illumina for buying out cancer-screening company Grail without the approval of the 27-nation bloc’s antitrust watchdog

The Independent UK

FTC leaning toward appealing loss to Microsoft in Activision Blizzard case

The US government agency has until later this week to appeal

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Zenger

Federal Judge Denies FTC’s Request To Block Microsoft’s Acquisition Of Activision Blizzard

FTC fails to demonstrate likelihood of reduced competition or removal of games from Sony PlayStation.

Kiplinger

Amazon Sued for Allegedly Deceptive Practices Across Prime, Audible

As Prime Day arrives, Amazon is under a variety of legal threats to its Prime membership policies.

Inverse

Microsoft's FTC Win Presents Bigger Challenges for Sony Than Nintendo

Leave Square Enix alone. I'm serious.

Inverse

Microsoft Win Presents Bigger Challenges for Sony Than Nintendo

Leave Square Enix alone. I'm serious.

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Al Jazeera

US judge turns down challenge to Microsoft merger with Activision

Judge rejects challenge to $69bn acquisition in blow to efforts to crack down on economic consolidation in tech sector.

Fortune

A California court gives Microsoft and Activision reason to celebrate

The FTC can't block the takeover while it investigates it.

TechRadar

Microsoft has won its Activision Blizzard acquisiton case with the FTC

With the acquisition now free to proceed in the US, the UK is the last holdout

Fortune

The FTC's campaign to stop the massive $68.7 billion deal between Microsoft and Activision just got smacked down by a judge

“Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision has been described as the largest in tech history. It deserves scrutiny. That scrutiny has paid off," the California judge wrote.

GamesRadar

Microsoft beats FTC in court battle over Activision Blizzard deal, but the deal isn't done yet

A US court has ruled against the FTC's planned injunction

PC Gamer

Microsoft wins against FTC, clearing vital hurdle for Activision Blizzard acquisition

The FTC's overall case will continue, but the buyout can now move ahead regardless.

Daily Mirror

Microsoft Activision deal moves closer to completion after FTC court case triumph

Microsoft wins its fight against the FTC in US Federal Court, meaning its Activision Blizzard acquisition is all but guaranteed

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