Microsoft’s $69B Activision deal faces in-depth UK inquiry
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Microsoft’s $69B Activision deal faces in-depth UK inquiry

Associated Press  

LONDON — Microsoft’s $69 billion deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard faces an in-depth antitrust investigation in Britain after the tech company refused to offer proposals to ease competition concerns. Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority said Thursday that it was referring the blockbuster deal for more scrutiny under a so-called phase 2 investigation. It would give Microsoft, maker of the Xbox console and gaming system, control of popular game franchises such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft and Candy Crush. Microsoft declined to comment and referred to a statement this month from President Brad Smith, who said the company is ready to work with U.K. regulators and is committed to making Activision’s popular Call of Duty game available on both Xbox and rival Sony’s PlayStation.

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