"UK Regulator Tightens Restrictions on Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Acquisition"
TL;DR
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has placed further restrictions on Microsoft and Activision Blizzard's attempted acquisition of each other, requiring "prior written consent" from the CMA before any action is taken. The CMA is conducting an investigation on the attempted acquisition and has voiced concerns about the future of cloud gaming. Microsoft remains committed to the deal and plans to present its case to the Competition Appeal Tribunal. The EU is expected to approve the deal next week.
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