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As Regulators Block Tech Deals, They Increasingly Look to the Future

British regulators cited the newness of the cloud gaming field to block Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision, a shift in antitrust strategy.

By David McCabe and Kellen Browning

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U.K. Watchdog Blocks Microsoft’s Bid to Buy Activision

The British antitrust watchdog blocked the takeover attempt, in a decision that will be closely watched in Washington and Brussels.

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U.K. Blocks Microsoft’s Activision Bid, a Blow to the Tech Giant

The decision barring the takeover of a big video game publisher is a major loss for Microsoft, which also faces pushback from U.S. regulators.

By David McCabe and Kellen Browning

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Apple Largely Prevails in Appeal of Epic Games’ App Store Lawsuit

A Ninth Circuit panel did agree with Epic that Apple was violating California law by barring app developers from directing customers to outside payment methods.

By Kellen Browning