FTC Resumes Legal Fight Against Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Acquisition

FTC resumes case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard after summer pause
FTC argues it's in public interest to continue case, can still battle deal even after it closes
Administrative hearing to be held 21 days after appeals court issues opinion on previous appeal
Activision Blizzard says focused on working with Microsoft to close acquisition
FTC head previously accused of wasting taxpayer funds on case despite claiming public interest

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9/22/2023

UK Regulator Now Likely to Approve Microsoft's Activision Deal After Concession on Cloud Gaming Rights

Main topic: Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard Key points: 1. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has stated that Microsoft's revised agreement addresses previous concerns and clears the way for the deal to be approved. 2. The sale of Activision's cloud streaming rights to Ubisoft is a significant change that prevents Microsoft from gaining control of important content in cloud gaming. 3. The CMA still wants assurances that the provisions in the sale of cloud streaming rights cannot be circumvented, terminated, or not enforced, but believes Microsoft's offered remedies should resolve any remaining concerns.

9/28/2023

FTC Plans New Administrative Trial to Block Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision After Court Setback

The Federal Trade Commission plans to revive its attempt to block Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision, but it is unlikely to significantly impede the deal's completion.

10/6/2023

Microsoft Nears Finish Line of $68.7B Activision Deal Pending UK Approval

Microsoft is set to announce the finalization of its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard next week, pending approval from the UK's Competition and Markets Authority, after overcoming regulatory battles in Europe and the US.

10/6/2023

Microsoft's $68.7B Activision Blizzard Deal Set to Close Friday After Gaining Regulatory Approval

Microsoft's $68.7 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard is set to close on Friday, October 13, after facing lawsuits, leaks, and controversy.

10/6/2023

Microsoft Aims to Complete Activision Blizzard Acquisition Next Week Despite Regulatory Pushback

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard may be nearing completion, with a possible closing date of next week, if the UK's Competition and Markets Authority does not impede the deal.

10/13/2023

Microsoft Closes $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Acquisition After Lengthy Antitrust Review

Microsoft completed its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, boosting its Xbox gaming console and multi-game subscription service, despite facing opposition from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

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Posted 9/28/2023, 12:19:46 PM

FTC Resumes Legal Fight Against Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Acquisition

FTC resumes case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard after summer pause
FTC argues it's in public interest to continue case, can still battle deal even after it closes
Administrative hearing to be held 21 days after appeals court issues opinion on previous appeal
Activision Blizzard says focused on working with Microsoft to close acquisition
FTC head previously accused of wasting taxpayer funds on case despite claiming public interest

eurogamer.net

Relevant topic timeline:

9/22/2023

UK Regulator Now Likely to Approve Microsoft's Activision Deal After Concession on Cloud Gaming Rights

9/28/2023

FTC Plans New Administrative Trial to Block Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision After Court Setback

The Federal Trade Commission plans to revive its attempt to block Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision, but it is unlikely to significantly impede the deal's completion.

10/6/2023

Microsoft Nears Finish Line of $68.7B Activision Deal Pending UK Approval

10/6/2023

Microsoft's $68.7B Activision Blizzard Deal Set to Close Friday After Gaining Regulatory Approval

Microsoft's $68.7 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard is set to close on Friday, October 13, after facing lawsuits, leaks, and controversy.

10/6/2023

Microsoft Aims to Complete Activision Blizzard Acquisition Next Week Despite Regulatory Pushback

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard may be nearing completion, with a possible closing date of next week, if the UK's Competition and Markets Authority does not impede the deal.

10/13/2023

Microsoft Closes $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Acquisition After Lengthy Antitrust Review