Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft* The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is concerned that the proposed acquisition may reduce competition in the markets for the distribution of console and personal computers (‘PCs') video games and for PC operating systems. Microsoft and Activision Blizzard are both developers and publishers of games for PCs, game consoles and mobile devices as well as distributors of games for PCs. In addition, Microsoft also distributes games for consoles, offers the Xbox gaming console and related services as well a wide range of products and
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The EU Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of a leading video game company by a Big Tech company due to foreclosure concerns (Microsoft / Activision Blizzard)
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