Microsoft Closes Activision Blizzard Acquisition Following UK Approval

Microsoft’s longstanding bid to acquire Activision Blizzard King is finally culminating. The announcement comes after the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) gave a final nod earlier this morning to acquire the gaming studio behind prominent titles, including ‘Call of Duty,’ ‘Guitar Hero,’ and ‘World of Warcraft,’ as well as mobile games such as ‘Candy Crush Saga.’ Phil Spenser, CEO of Microsoft’s Xbox Gaming division, announced the acquisition. ‘As one team, we’ll learn, innovate, and continue to deliver on

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