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Microsoft Closes $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal

The megadeal could strengthen Microsoft’s standing in the video game industry, after a year and a half of negotiations with regulators around the world.

By Kellen Browning and David McCabe

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Microsoft Beats the Antitrust Odds on Its Activision Deal

Approval from British regulators for the $69 billion takeover was the last hurdle left for the tech giant, which saw off serious challenges to the transaction.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Ravi Mattu Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler

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Microsoft Wins Critical Approval for Activision Deal by Britain’s C.M.A.

The $69 billion video game acquisition is expected to be finalized soon after the sign-off from British regulators.

By Adam Satariano

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How a Pricing Change Led to a Revolt by Unity’s Video Game Developers

In an industry where customers are slow to trust and quick to criticize, a new fee from Unity infuriated studios that use its platform.

By Mike Isaac and Kellen Browning

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