Coverage dated September 14, 2022

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

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LONDON (AP) — 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.

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WHEC Rochester
Microsoft's $69B Activision deal faces in-depth UK inquiry (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Sep 14, 2022
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LONDON (AP) — 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.
KTVZ Bend
UK launches deeper antitrust probe of Microsoft's Activision deal (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Sep 14, 2022
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By Brian Fung, CNN UK officials have launched a deeper antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s $68.7 billion purchase of video game giant Activision Blizzard, reflecting concerns that the deal may lead to reduced competition.
Engadget
Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard will face 'in-depth' UK investigation (opens Engadget)
Published Sep 14, 2022
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A UK regulator is conducting an 'in-depth' investigation of Microsoft's buyout of Activision Blizzard, potentially stalling the merger..
Digital Journal
UK probes Microsoft's $69 bn bid for gaming giant (opens Digital Journal)
Published Sep 14, 2022
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Britain announced an "in-depth investigation" into Microsoft's planned $69-billion takeover of US gaming giant Activision Blizzard.

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