Last year in January Microsoft announced it would spend USD 68.7 billion to acquire Activision Blizzard, highlighting how it would get 'Call of Duty', 'Warcraft' and 'Candy Crush' for that fee.
The USD 69 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard also includes the acquisition of its major war video game franchise, Call of Duty. The FTC said that if the purchase goes forward, it would be the biggest in the gaming industry and Microsoft's largest transaction ever .
The Commission is concerned that the proposed acquisition may reduce competition in the markets for the distribution of console and personal computers ('PCs') video games and for PC operating systems.
Washington [US], March 11 (ANI): As smartphones and tablets have become the primary gaming devices for many people, Activision Blizzard has decided to bring its hit battle royale shooter 'Call of Duty: Warzone' to mobiles.
Washington [US], January 18 (ANI): Microsoft has announced a deal to acquire game studio Activision Blizzard for USD 68.7 billion. If it goes through, it would be Microsoft's biggest-ever acquisition -- and by far the biggest deal ever in the video game biz.