The FTC has decided to drop its case against Microsoft's attempted acquisition of Activision Blizzard, originally filed in 2022 amid concerns over competition and market impact. The decision comes after the 9th Circuit Court upheld a lower court's ruling that the FTC's claims lacked substance. Microsoft's acquisition aims to transform the gaming landscape and came at a time when Activision Blizzard faced significant internal challenges, including allegations of workplace misconduct. The deal faced scrutiny not only in the U.S. but also in the U.K., where Microsoft had to make concessions regarding cloud gaming rights to secure approval.
Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard is set to reshape the gaming industry, despite past regulatory scrutiny from the FTC and antitrust concerns in the U.K.
The FTC's decision to drop the case against Microsoft's acquisition marks a shift in regulatory stance, as the court deemed their competition claims as weak.
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