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UK targets Microsoft’s $69 billion Call of Duty deal

Offers

Reuters reported that the UK has put another hurdle in the way of Microsoft’s $69 billion mega-buy of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard as it could hurt gamers by weakening the rivalry between Xbox and Sony’s PlayStation .

Impact on the market

The biggest gaming deal ever could result in higher prices, fewer choices, and less innovation for millions of gamers, stifling competition in cloud gaming. Activision shares fell 3% in early trade in New York. Microsoft, which announced an AI-driven overhaul of its search capabilities on Tuesday, rose 2.4%.

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Topics of interest: Offers

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Sectors: corporate financetechnology

Regions: EuropeNorth America

Countries: EnglandUnited States

Types of prizes: total coverage

Story Types: spot news

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Impact on the customer: Great Global Story

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