Microsoft, ‘Call Of Duty’ maker set to seal tie-up


Microsoft’s purchase of 'Call Of Duty' video game maker Activision Blizzard won final approval on Friday, Oct 13, from Britain’s competition watchdog, reversing its earlier decision to block the US$69bil deal and removing a last obstacle for one of the largest tech transactions in history. — AP

LONDON: Microsoft and Activision Blizzard, maker of the Call Of Duty video game, announced on Oct 13 they were set to seal one of the biggest technology tie-ups after overcoming a final hurdle.

British regulators have approved Microsoft’s US$69bil (RM326.37bil) takeover, having blocked the deal in April over competition concerns.

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