CMA opens new investigation into acquisition as tech firm offers to sell cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft
Microsoft has filed changes to its proposed takeover of the video game maker Activision Blizzard, in an attempt to win over the UK competition watchdog, which previously blocked the $69bn (£54bn) deal.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on Tuesday said it would investigate the new proposals, under which Microsoft will not acquire cloud rights outside Europe for existing Activision desktop computer and console games, or for new games released by the developer during the next 15 years.
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CMA opens new investigation into acquisition as tech firm offers to sell cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft
Microsoft has filed changes to its proposed takeover of the video game maker Activision Blizzard, in an attempt to win over the UK competition watchdog, which previously blocked the $69bn (£54bn) deal.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on Tuesday said it would investigate the new proposals, under which Microsoft will not acquire cloud rights outside Europe for existing Activision desktop computer and console games, or for new games released by the developer during the next 15 years. Continue reading…Technology | The Guardian