What does the Microsoft deal to buy Activision mean for gamers?

US software giant Microsoft's deal to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard just got the green light from the UK's competition regulator. What does that mean for gamers? — Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa

LONDON: US software giant Microsoft's multibillion-dollar deal to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard has been cleared by the UK's competition regulator.

It cleared the way for the Xbox owner to complete one of the biggest takeovers ever in the tech sector.