EU likely to approve Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Following licensing agreements made to satisfy antitrust concerns, Microsoft may get the pass from the EU to finalize its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
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Following licensing agreements made to satisfy antitrust concerns, Microsoft may get the pass from the EU to finalize its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
The Coalition has recently posted several Gears of War-related job openings asking applicants to help it 'forge the future of the IP.'
Spencer said that although the Activision Blizzard acquisition is important, it's 'not some lynchpin to the long term' for Xbox.
Bethesda has confirmed that Mikami will be exiting the studio he founded in 2010 in the months ahead.
Microsoft is expected to appear next week before a European Union committee to argue why its acquisition of Activision Blizzard should be approved.
According to sources close to Activision Blizzard's business, Bobby Kotick will 'absolutely remain' as CEO should the Microsoft acquisition fall through.
Kotick suggested that if the United Kingdom blocks the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard deal, it will become the 'Death Valley' of tech.
An EU commission added to the fears that Microsoft's $69 billion USD deal could threaten access to largescale franchises like Call of Duty.
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