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Information on how the CMA investigated the merger, and how you can find out more.
The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition by Microsoft Corporation of Activision Blizzard, Inc.
The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition by Microsoft Corporation of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (excluding Activision Blizzard, Inc.’s non-EEA cloud streaming rights).
The CMA has prevented Microsoft’s proposed purchase of Activision over concerns the deal would alter the future of the fast-growing cloud gaming market, leading to reduced innovation and less choice for UK gamers over the years to come.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is concerned that Microsoft’s anticipated purchase of Activision Blizzard could substantially lessen competition in gaming consoles, multi-game subscription services, and cloud gaming services (game streaming).
The sale of Activision’s cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft substantially addresses previous concerns and opens the door to the deal being cleared, the CMA said today.
The UK condemns Russia’s sustained attempts at political interference in the UK and globally.
The new deal for Microsoft to buy Activision without cloud gaming rights has been cleared after the CMA concluded it would preserve competitive prices and better services.
The CMA has opened a new phase 1 investigation into a new, restructured deal by Microsoft to buy Activision.
The CMA has today issued updated provisional findings in its assessment of Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision.
A CMA investigation has provisionally concluded that Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision could result in higher prices, fewer choices, or less innovation for UK gamers.
The Deputy Prime Minister delivered a speech on cyber operations.
An update from the government on industry-led measures to improve player protections with regards to loot boxes in video games.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council briefing on Iran’s attack against Israel, 14 April 2024.
Product Safety Report for High voltage string lights, HM-E12-1(25) sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of fire.
Government partners with leading UK video games companies to help get essential health messaging into more UK homes
Climate change is happening and is due to human activities; along with warming, many other changes are occurring such as melting polar ice, rising sea levels and more frequent floods, droughts and heatwaves.
Statistics on military low flying activity conducted in the UK Low Flying System
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