Four years later, Microsoft finally finishes fighting over the Activision acquisition

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Microsoft completed its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard after four years of regulatory battles. The deal, initially announced in January 2022, faced extended scrutiny from the UK Competition and Markets Authority and the FTC before finally closing. The purchase makes Microsoft the world's third-largest gaming company by revenue.

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