Coverage dated November 7, 2022

EU's Call of Duty: Probe Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal

Headline from WFMZ Allentown

The European Union has launched an investigation into Microsoft’s planned takeover of video game giant Activision Blizzard, fearing the $69 billion deal would distort fair competition to popular titles like

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  1. WFMZ Allentown

    EU's Call of Duty: Probe Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    The European Union has launched an investigation into Microsoft’s planned takeover of video game giant Activision Blizzard, fearing the $69 billion deal would distort fair competition to popular titles like

  2. Sioux City Journal

    EU opens probe into Microsoft's $69 billion deal to buy gaming giant Activision Blizzard, fearing market distortion (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    EU opens probe into Microsoft's $69 billion deal to buy gaming giant Activision Blizzard, fearing market distortion.

  3. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    EU investigates Microsoft's deal to buy Activision Blizzard (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    The European Union has launched an investigation into Microsoft's planned takeover of video game giant Activision Blizzard, fearing the $69 billion deal would distort fair competition in the market.

  4. Engadget

    European Union opens 'in-depth' investigation into Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard (opens Engadget)

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    Following a preliminary investigation, the European Commission believes the deal may “significantly reduce competition” in a handful of areas, including the PC and console gaming markets..

  5. Los Angeles Times

    EU probes Microsoft deal to buy Activision Blizzard, maker of Call of Duty video game (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The European Union has launched an investigation into Microsoft’s planned takeover of video game giant Activision Blizzard, fearing the $69-billion deal would distort fair competition to popular titles like Call of Duty.

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