Global Regulators Approve Xbox-Activision Merger, Except Canada

Xbox claims that regulators worldwide support its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, but Canada's Competition Bureau has publicly stated its opposition to the deal. In a letter, the Bureau's lawyer addressed "factual inaccuracies" in Microsoft's court document, stating that the merger is likely to harm competition in gaming consoles, multigame subscription services, and cloud gaming. While Xbox has gained approval in markets such as Europe and Japan, it faces scrutiny from regulators in other regions. The outcome of the ongoing trial between the Federal Trade Commission and Microsoft will determine the future of the proposed deal.