After a lengthy process of regulatory scrutiny, the biggest deal in gaming history finally has the all-clear.

The antitrust watchdog stated it had been swayed by Activisions agreement to sell its streaming rights to Ubisoft Entertainment.

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GG Microsoft! UK clears $69B Activision Blizzard deal

Microsoft first announced its intention to purchase the Fortune 500 video game publisher in early 2022.

Ultimately, this approval allows both sides to claim a satisfactory result.

Were grateful for the CMAs thorough review and decision today.

Linnea Ahlgren

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Linnea is the senior editor at TNW, having joined in April 2023.

Dabbles in gaming and fitness wearables.

But first, coffee.

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