Xbox maker Microsoft closed its $69 billion deal for Activision Blizzard on Friday, swelling its heft in the video-gaming market with best-selling titles including "Call of Duty" to better compete with industry leader Sony.

Microsoft closes $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal after Britain's nod

British regulators on Friday dropped their objections to Microsoft's attempt to buy video game firm Activision Blizzard, the maker of "Call of Duty", paving the way for the US tech titan to close one of the biggest technology acquisitions ever.

Microsoft nears takeover of 'Call of Duty' maker Activision

A US federal court rejected the Federal Trade Commission's request that it order Microsoft (MSFT.O) to temporarily hold off on closing its $69 billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard (ATVI.

US court rejects FTC request to pause $69bn Microsoft deal for Activision

Weeks after it cleared the regulatory roadblock in the European Union, fresh trouble seems to be brewing for US tech giant Microsoft and its proposed acquisition of video game giant Activision blizzard. Reports suggest that the US regulator plans to stop the transaction from going through before the deal’s July 18 deadline.

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The European Union (EU) on Monday (May 15) gave a go-ahead to Microsoft's USD 69 billion takeover of US gaming giant Activision Blizzard. The acquisition was blocked by British competition regulator just weeks ago.

EU greenlights Microsoft takeover of Activision Blizzard

A report published by an independent commission, constituted by former prime minister Boris Johnson has highlighted the existence of pro-Khalistan voices in the UK.

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the US filed a complaint on Thursday (December 8) that was aimed at blocking Microsoft's USD 69 billion bid to buy 'Call of Duty' maker gaming giant Activision.

US competition watchdog seeks to stop Microsoft-Activision mega gaming deal

British regulators paused Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision-Blizzard over allegations of anti-competitive practices. Gaming giant Sony is sparring with Microsoft over Activision's cult game - Call of Duty. Priyanka Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: UK watchdog pauses Microsoft's acquisition of Activision

One of the biggest deals in the history of gaming, World Microsoft's acquisition of video game make activision blizzard is now under the lens of regulators. This deal worth around $75 billion dollars faces in-depth probes in Brussels and the UK following growing concerns that this deal is anti-competitive.

Microsoft: 'Call of Duty' to be available on other platforms, xbox competes with Sony's playstation

Microsoft came under scrutiny after Financial Times reported that the US-based tech company's deal to buy videogame publisher Activision Blizzard is expected to face an in-depth probe in Brussels and the United Kingdom.

Microsoft's acquisition deal for video game maker Activision to face in-depth antitrust probe

There could be some trouble for US-based software giant Microsoft as Britain's anti-trust regulator has started an additional probe on Microsoft Activision $69 billion merger.

Microsoft-Activision merger: 'Deal must be investigated in depth', UK regulator

A US judge has approved Activision Blizzard’s $18 million misconduct settlement with the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), officially resolving one of the several lawsuits lodged against the gaming company.

US judge approves Activision Blizzard’s $18mn settlement in sexual harassment suit

Tech giant Microsoft is going to buy Activision Blizzard, the iconic gaming studio that has made genre-defining and immensely popular games like 'Call of Duty', 'Candy Crush Saga' and more.

Microsoft to buy 'Candy Crush' and 'Call of Duty' maker Activision for USD 69 billion

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