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The Microsoft-Activision Deal Just Hit a Massive Roadblock

The massive Microsoft-Activision deal has hit a major stopping point, as the UK's Competition and Markets authority has officially blocked the deal.

Inverse

Microsoft’s $69 billion Activision takeover is on life-support after regulators say no

The companies now face a challenging appeal process in the U.K.

Fortune

Nintendo Switch isn't "technically capable" of running Call of Duty well, CMA argues

The CMA blocked the Microsoft Activision merger earlier today

GamesRadar

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What UK ban on Microsoft takeover of Activision Blizzard means for gaming

CMA surprised sector by saying deal would give Seattle firm undue power to shape cloud gaming

The Guardian - UK

Jim Cramer Loves This Tech Company, Calls Its Performance 'Unbelievable'

It might be one to watch (despite the headlines this morning).

The Street

Microsoft hits out at UK regulator's 'flawed understanding' of game industry as multi-billion dollar Activision merger blocked

The UK's competition authority refuses to allow Microsoft's multi-billion-dollar acquisition of Activision, ruling such market dominance would suppress innovation in new technologies like cloud gaming.

ABC News

UK blocks Microsoft's $69-bn bid for 'Call of Duty' games giant

London (AFP) - Britain on Wednesday blocked Microsoft's $69-billion takeover of "Call of Duty" video games giant Activision Blizzard, arguing it would harm competition in cloud gaming.

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Multi-billion dollar firm furiously attacks 'increasingly dire' UK after deal blocked

GAMING giant Activision has declared the UK "closed for business" after the government blocked Microsoft's takeover of the company due to…

The National (Scotland)

Microsoft merger blocked, Activision accuses UK of being “closed for business”

The UK government has found that Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard would create a monopoly in cloud gaming.

TechRadar

Microsoft buyout of Activision Blizzard rejected by UK Government

If you were hoping for Call of Duty on your Nintendo Switch, you might have to wait a little while longer...

UK block leaves Microsoft's $69-bn Activision takeover in peril

London (AFP) - Britain on Wednesday blocked Microsoft's $69-billion takeover of US video game giant Activision Blizzard, arguing it would harm competition in cloud gaming.

AFP

UK regulators block Microsoft's Activision acquisition in potentially fatal surprise blow

Microsoft says it will appeal the decision.

PC Gamer

UK blocks Microsoft's $69-bn Activision takeover

London (AFP) - Britain on Wednesday blocked Microsoft's $69-billion takeover of US video game giant Activision Blizzard, arguing it would harm competition in cloud gaming and leaving the blockbuster deal in peril.

AFP

Activision Tumbles As UK Competition Watchdog Blocks $69 Billion Microsoft Takeover

"Cloud gaming needs a free, competitive market to drive innovation and choice," Britain's competition watchdog said.

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Evening Standard

Microsoft’s £57 billion takeover of Call of Duty publisher Activision blocked by monopolies watchdog

The CMA says the deal would give the tech behemoth too much dominance over cloud gaming, but Microsoft intends to appeal

Daily Mirror

CMA blocks Microsoft Activision Deal – but not for the reason you'd think

Activision Blizzard isn't likely to be welcomed into the Xbox family any time soon as the CMA has elected to deny the purchase

GamesRadar

Microsoft and Activision say they will appeal merger obstruction

Microsoft remains "fully committed to this acquisition"

Axios

U.K. regulators to block Microsoft's $69 billion deal for Activision

This would be the largest gaming merger of all time.

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Evening Standard

‘Nothing we can do’ to turn a profit — Heathrow boss slams CAA cap as airport stalls in the red

Heathrow is on course for a fourth consecutive year in the red

GamesRadar

UK authority blocks Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard

The CMA officially strikes down the deal

Windows Central

Xbox's Activision Blizzard deal has been blocked by the UK, Microsoft to appeal

Microsoft's bid to acquire Activision Blizzard has fallen at the final hurdle, with the CMA in the United Kingdom blocking the deal.

Windows Central

Microsoft reportedly plans to close Activision deal despite FTC lawsuit

A new report suggests Microsoft is planning to close its Activision deal despite FTC interference.

The Guardian - UK

TechScape: Could this billion-pound ‘crack-down’ end fake reviews and subscription traps?

Tech giants such as Google and Apple could face huge fines if they breach planned rules designed to protect consumers online. But will the bill have real teeth?

Evening Standard

Digital Markets Bill to crack down on big tech, fake reviews and subscription traps

The Digital Markets Unit will have the power to fine big tech platforms up to 10% of their global turnover if they do not abide by competition rules.

The Guardian - UK

Major tech firms face hefty fines under new digital consumer bill

Global companies like Google, Apple and Amazon could have to pay penalties of up to 10% of their global turnover as government gives competition watchdog more power

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