Friday, 24 March, 2023

UK launches antitrust investigation into Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision for $69B

<p>A formal probe into the proposed merger has been announced by the UK&#39;s Competition and Markets Authority. This allows &quot;any interested party&quot; to provide feedback on the probe before the CMA decides whether to launch a phase-2, in-depth investigation into whether the merger violates British antitrust laws and is anticompetitive. The deal&#39;s impact on game costs, quality, and game selection will all be factors that the committee will consider.</p>