Microsoft's Activision deal hurts gamers, UK watchdog says
Microsoft’s stalled $68.7 billion deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard has hit a fresh hurdle in the United Kingdom. Britain's antitrust watchdog said Wednesday that the deal will stifle competition and hurt gamers.
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UK watchdog says Microsoft's Activision deal hurts gamers
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2 articlesUK competition watchdog says Microsoft’s Activision merger ‘could harm’ gamers
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