Microsoft's deal to buy Activision Blizzard boosted by US judge
The chances of Microsoft taking over major games publisher Activision Blizzard have been given a big boost after a US judge rejected a request from US regulators to block the deal.The tech giant's merger with the Call of Duty owner would be the biggest deal of its kind in gaming industry history.In the US regulators had argued that such a deal would hurt gamers and reduce competition by giving Microsoft, maker of the Xbox, the power to deny rivals access to Activision's games.
It comes after the deal was approved by the European Union, while a bid to block the merger in the UK is currently under appeal.Microsoft president Brad Smith said the company was "grateful" for the quick decision and would now turn its focus to the UK. The developments appear poised to deliver a major win for Microsoft, which is trying to keep up with market leaders PlayStation and Nintendo by investing heavily in gaming content that might encourage players to choose its platforms, including the Xbox console, over its rivals.
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