The European antimonopoly regulator announced the postponement of the final decision on the deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard from April 25 to May 22, 2023. The deadline was extended after Microsoft sent experts information about the commitments it is willing to make to ensure a positive impact..
A Microsoft spokesperson said Archyde.comthat the corporation has demonstrated a desire to keep the series Call of Duty multiplatform. The American giant is going to back up the deal with new obligations to the European Commission.
Formerly agency Archyde.com reportedthat the European Commission is likely to approve the deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. This decision was allegedly influenced by 10-year licensing agreements with NVIDIA, Nintendo, Boosteroid and Whereannounced over the past two weeks.
However, a possible positive decision by the European Commission on the deal will not affect the position UK Competition and Markets Authority. Representatives of the latter will independently make their decision, guided by the results of their own investigation. However, the regulator is still skeptical about the merger.
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