BREAKING: Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard has officially been blocked by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority:
This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available. Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition has now been officially blocked by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority . The CMA has concluded that if the deal were to go through, it would negatively impact the future of the UK's cloud gaming market.
Editor’s Note: A lawsuit has been filed against Activision Blizzard by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, which alleges the company has engaged in abuse, discrimination, and retaliation against its female employees. Activision Blizzard has denied the allegations. The full details of the Activision Blizzard lawsuit are being updated as new information becomes available.
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