It comes after UK regulators gave the green-light, removing the deal's final hurdle.
Microsoft is set to buy Call of Duty maker Activision after the UK's competition watchdog gave the green light, clearing the way for one of the technology sector's biggest takeovers.
Xbox owner Microsoft made a concession in August, allowing Ubisoft - creator of the Assassin's Creed video game series - to buy Activision's cloud gaming rights instead. "The new deal will stop Microsoft from locking up competition in cloud gaming as this market takes off, preserving competitive prices and services for UK cloud gaming customers," the regulator added.
CMA chief executive Sarah Cardell said: "Businesses and their advisors should be in no doubt that the tactics employed by Microsoft are no way to engage with the CMA.
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