On 8 August 2023, New Zealand's Commerce Commission announced the conclusion of its investigation into Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, approving the merger. The decision was based on the importance of Activision games to New Zealand gamers and whether Microsoft would hinder rivals from offering those games. The Commission concluded that the merger is unlikely to significantly reduce competition in the New Zealand market, as the identified games are not considered essential for competing against Microsoft.
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