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Microsoft gaming deal with Activision-Blizzard may face antitrust probe

Microsoft’s proposed $US69bn acquisition of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard is likely to be examined by antitrust enforcers in the US and abroad.

Activision Blizzard is the publisher of the popular ‘Call of Duty’ videogame series. Picture: Bloomberg
Activision Blizzard is the publisher of the popular ‘Call of Duty’ videogame series. Picture: Bloomberg

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Microsoft’s proposed $US69bn acquisition of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard is likely to be examined by antitrust enforcers in the US and abroad.

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