The British regulator has blocked Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard for $69 billion – the companies will appeal

The British Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has blocked Microsoft’s acquisition of one of the largest game publishers, Activision Blizzard, for $68.7 billion. The CMA previously made…

Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard will hurt gamers – British regulator’s preliminary ruling. The final verdict will be announced after April 26.

The British regulator ruled that Microsoft’s deal to buy publisher Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion will lead to higher prices for British gamers and less competition. The…