Microsoft’s purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard won final approval Friday, Oct 13, from Britain’s competition watchdog, reversing its earlier decision to block the $69 billion deal and removing a last obstacle for one of the largest tech transactions in history. — AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File
After two years co-piloting the biggest acquisition in video game history past an onslaught of challenges, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer now moves on to his next quest: making Microsoft's takeover of Activision Blizzard worth the hassle.
Microsoft, which owns the Xbox gaming system, closed its US$69bil (RM325.1bil) deal to buy game-maker Activision Blizzard on Friday after fending off global opposition from antitrust regulators and rivals.
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