The US Competition Authority seeks to block a Big Tech company’s acquisition of a video game publisher (Microsoft / Activision Blizzard)

FTC Seeks to Block Microsoft Corp.’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Inc.* Agency alleges that maker of Xbox would gain control of top video game franchises, enabling it to harm competition in high-performance gaming consoles and subscription services by denying or degrading rivals’ access to its popular content The Federal Trade Commission is seeking to block technology giant Microsoft Corp. from acquiring leading video game developer Activision Blizzard, Inc. and its blockbuster gaming franchises such as Call of