Coverage dated August 31, 2022

Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal gets global scrutiny

Headline from Daily Progress

Microsoft’s plan to buy video game giant Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion could have major effects on the gaming industry, transforming the Xbox maker into something like a Netflix for

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Daily Progress
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal gets global scrutiny (opens Daily Progress)
Published Aug 31, 2022
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Microsoft’s plan to buy video game giant Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion could have major effects on the gaming industry, transforming the Xbox maker into something like a Netflix for
PBS NewsHour
Microsoft's massive Activision Blizzard deal gets global scrutiny (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Aug 31, 2022
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Microsoft's plan to buy video game giant Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion could have major effects on the gaming industry, giving the Xbox maker control of many more popular titles.
Forbes
Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition Under More Scrutiny As U.K. Launches ‘In-Depth’ Antitrust Probe (opens Forbes)
Published Aug 31, 2022
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The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority says the Xbox maker’s planned $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision “could substantially lessen competition” in the console gaming market.

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