2023-10-14 01:24:19
Microsoft announced on Friday the finalization of the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, American publisher of video games such as “Call of Duty” and “Candy Crush”, a few hours after receiving the green light from the British Competition Authority (CMA). ).
This is the final chapter in a saga that has lasted since January 2022.
Microsoft, already owner of Xbox consoles, managed to overcome initial opposition from British and American regulators to this $69 billion operation.
But he suffered a refusal in April from the British authority, the CMA. This approved an amended version of the buyout project on Friday.
This acquisition will make Microsoft the third global player in video games in terms of turnover, behind Tencent and Sony, thus passing Apple.
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