Microsoft completes $69bn takeover of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard
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Microsoft has completed its $69bn takeover of Activision Blizzard, the maker of Call of Duty. The deal had faced opposition from regulatory agencies, but the us agency responsible has dropped its case. The acquisition appears to have been facilitated by an agreement to keep Call of Duty available on playstation, with the uk also set to clear the deal.
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