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Activision and Microsoft set to merge after FTC fails to stop deal

Activision and Microsoft set to merge after FTC fails to stop deal

photo: Agency Anadolu (Getty Images) The US Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has denied the Federal Trade Commission’s latest request to stay Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, likely paving the way for gaming’s largest-ever merger after more than a year of regulatory saga finally progressing. The open-world racing game that’s been out ...

FTC is vilified by Congress and Xbox fans for their work

FTC is vilified by Congress and Xbox fans for their work

Chaired by Lina Khan, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has come in for a lot of trouble for trying to be aggressive in regulating tech companies and preventing monopolies. Now the FTC faces criticism from both congressional Republicans and very online Xbox fans to appeal against a recent court decision That gave Microsoft the green ...

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Judge Corley denies FTC appeal

Judge Corley denies FTC appeal

In the case of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the judge denied an appeal by the FTC. The FTC has appealed Judge Corley’s decision, which previously disagreed with the FTC’s concerns and thus unblocked the agency. The FTC presented arguments that the judge erred on some counts, but Corley denied this and declined to challenge ...

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FTC to Appeal Microsoft’s Closing of Activision Blizzard Purchase

FTC to Appeal Microsoft’s Closing of Activision Blizzard Purchase

We bring an announcement that is directly related to Nintendo Switch. The information comes from Microsoft and his intention to release Call of Duty on the console. Specifically, the information is related to Microsoft’s attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard, as well as its debate with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). After learning that this organization ...

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Microsoft hopes for quick fixes in other jurisdictions after FTC defeat

Microsoft hopes for quick fixes in other jurisdictions after FTC defeat

Microsoft is now in a position to buy Activision Blizzard after an unsuccessful bid by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for an injunction, and the company is eyeing British regulators to clear the deal. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocked the acquisition in April, and Microsoft quickly appealed, saying it would explore other options ...