"Microsoft's Activision deal faces roadblocks and uncertain future"
TL;DR
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has stated that the company will appeal the UK Competition & Markets Authority's decision to block the $68.7 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard. Spencer believes that the cloud gaming market is only just getting started, which makes the decision puzzling. Microsoft is seeking approval from about 14 jurisdictions, and so far, nine have approved it. Spencer also reiterated that Microsoft does not necessarily need Activision Blizzard to deliver on its strategy, but it would help speed things up.
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