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Microsoft, Activision Blizzard, And The Future Of Gaming
Microsoft's intention to purchase video game developer Activision Blizzard was first announced in January 2022.
The Federal Trade Commission issued a complaint against the deal, saying it would harm competition in the gaming market. That case went to trial — and Microsoft came out on top,
And the deal still faces roadblocks in the United Kingdom, where the Competition and Markets Authority initially blocked the deal and is now holding a hearing to review it next month.
But despite those roadblocks, the deal is set to close. And it may change the business of video games for the foreseeable future.
We discuss the buyout and how this acquisition could affect the future of gaming.
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The Federal Trade Commission issued a complaint against the deal, saying it would harm competition in the gaming market. That case went to trial — and Microsoft came out on top,
And the deal still faces roadblocks in the United Kingdom, where the Competition and Markets Authority initially blocked the deal and is now holding a hearing to review it next month.
But despite those roadblocks, the deal is set to close. And it may change the business of video games for the foreseeable future.
We discuss the buyout and how this acquisition could affect the future of gaming.
Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find out how to connect with us by visiting our website.
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Microsoft's intention to purchase video game developer Activision Blizzard was first announced in January 2022.
The Federal Trade Commission issued a complaint against the deal, saying it would harm competition in the gaming market. That case went to trial — and Microsoft came out on top,
And the deal still faces roadblocks in the United Kingdom, where the Competition and Markets Authority initially blocked the deal and is now holding a hearing to review it next month.
But despite those roadblocks, the deal is set to close. And it may change the business of video games for the foreseeable future.
We discuss the buyout and how this acquisition could affect the future of gaming.
Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find out how to connect with us by visiting our website.
Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Federal Trade Commission issued a complaint against the deal, saying it would harm competition in the gaming market. That case went to trial — and Microsoft came out on top,
And the deal still faces roadblocks in the United Kingdom, where the Competition and Markets Authority initially blocked the deal and is now holding a hearing to review it next month.
But despite those roadblocks, the deal is set to close. And it may change the business of video games for the foreseeable future.
We discuss the buyout and how this acquisition could affect the future of gaming.
Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find out how to connect with us by visiting our website.
Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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