United Kingdom: Opened consultation on CMA investigation into Microsoft's new proposal of Activision Blizzard acquisition
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Opened consultation on CMA investigation into Microsoft's new proposal of Activision Blizzard acquisition
On 22 August, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed its blocking of Microsoft's original proposed acquisition of Activision and opened a public consultation on Microsoft's proposal for a restructured deal until 1 September 2023. According to the CMA, Microsoft will dispense with acquiring cloud streaming rights to all current and future Activision games released during the next 15 years. Instead, these rights will be divested to independent Ubisoft Entertainment SA, which may supply Activision gaming content to all cloud gaming service providers. Also, Microsoft will have to provide game versions on operating systems other than Windows. The CMA aims to issue its decision on the proposed restructured acquisition by 18 October 2023.
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