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UK Blocks Microsoft’s $69 Billion Takeover of Activision Blizzard, Threatening “Game Over” for the Deal

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Well, it seems like the UK has put a giant banana peel in front of Microsoft’s plans to take over Activision Blizzard.

They’re saying “no way, José” to this $69 billion deal, claiming that it’ll mess with competition in cloud gaming. This is like trying to merge two rival gangs and expecting everything to go smoothly.

This decision could be a huge blow to Microsoft’s hopes of becoming the third-biggest gaming company in the world.

It’s like they were playing a game of Monopoly and the UK just landed on the “Go to Jail” space.

But don’t worry, Microsoft and Activision Blizzard aren’t giving up just yet.

They’re appealing the decision, but it’s like trying to convince a cat to take a bath – it’s not going to be easy.

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority is worried that this takeover will lead to less innovation and fewer choices for UK gamers in the future.

It’s like trying to put a square peg in a round hole – it just won’t fit. Microsoft tried to offer some solutions to make the CMA happy, but they were like a band-aid on a bullet wound – not enough to fix the problem.

Maybe Microsoft should just stick to making spreadsheets and leave the gaming world to the experts.

Source: The Herald

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