The Upshot of Microsoft’s Activision Deal: Big Tech Can Get Even Bigger
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The Upshot of Microsoft’s Activision Deal: Big Tech Can Get Even Bigger

With the completion of the blockbuster acquisition, the notion that tech giants can grow through “vertical transactions” remains intact.
How Microsoft Turned the Tide in Its Regulatory Fight Over Activision
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How Microsoft Turned the Tide in Its Regulatory Fight Over Activision

The company found a way to placate three of the most powerful regulatory bodies in the world, along with a federal judge in San Francisco.
Microsoft Closes $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal
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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.