US FTC seeks temporary block on Microsoft's $69bn Activision acquisition

John Leonard
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US FTC seeks temporary block on Microsoft's $69bn Activision acquisition. Image credit: Microsoft
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US FTC seeks temporary block on Microsoft's $69bn Activision acquisition. Image credit: Microsoft

Fears Microsoft will start making changes to gaming company's operations before it has concluded its legal review

The US Federal Trace Commission has asked a judge to halt temporarily Microsoft's proposed $69 billion acquisition of games maker Activision Blizzard to allow sufficient time for a proper review. ...

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