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Microsoft Wins Big—FTC Backs Off Activision Blizzard Fight

A couple of years ago, Microsoft announced plans to acquire Activision Blizzard, which is one of the largest video game publishers in the world. Microsoft is no slouch either, being one of the biggest tech companies in the world as well. So, as you can …

FTC Finally Drops Challenge to Microsoft's 2023 Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Just days after losing its two-year-old objection to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the U.S.'s Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially dropped its case. The FTC’s appeal to block Microsoft’s $69 billion deal to acquire the …

FTC ends opposition to Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has formally ended its legal challenge against Microsoft’s $69bn acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard. In a press statement, FTC said: “The Commission has determined that the public interest is best …

FTC Officially Drops Case Against Microsoft Activision Blizzard Acquisition

Summary The FTC has dropped the case against Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition. Microsoft continues to make ABK games available on non-Xbox platforms, such as PlayStation. The resolution of the FTC case clears the way for Microsoft and …

FTC drops case over Microsoft's 69bn dollars Activision Blizzard deal

Technology Technology FTC drops case over Microsoft's 69bn dollars Activision Blizzard deal Close The Activision Blizzard transaction marked the largest-ever acquisition in the video gaming market Published On: Fri, 23 May 2025 08:55:32 PKT (Reuters) - …

FTC drops antitrust case against Microsoft’s $69Bn Activision Blizzard acquisition

Listen to article The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially ended its legal challenge against Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, marking a significant shift in the agency's approach to antitrust enforcement under …

The FTC will finally stop challenging Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard

The Federal Trade Commission has finally given up the ghost on challenging Microsoft's $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard. "The Commission has determined that the public interest is best served by dismissing the administrative …

FTC Drops Efforts to Block Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Deal

The saga of Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, one of the largest deals in the history of the technology and gaming industries, has reached a decisive conclusion. On May 22, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission issued an order …

The FTC has dropped its lawsuit against Microsoft following the Activision Blizzard acquisition, letting the tech giant ...

The FTC has officially dropped its legal case against Microsoft following the American tech giant's aquisition of Activision Blizzard in 2023. Microsoft is now free from scrutiny, and can now proceed with all manner of business shenanigans with …

FTC drops case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The US Federal Trade Commission has dropped its complaint against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. On May 22, 2025, the FTC issued an order dismissing its case after it lost its appeal against Microsoft earlier this month. "The …

FTC finally drops appeal against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Microsoft may have sealed the deal to acquire Activision Blizzard all the way back in 2023 for $68.7bn, making history as the biggest company buyout in the video games industry to date, but only now has the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finally given …

US Regulator Drops Challenge To Microsoft’s $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Acquisition

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially dropped its case against Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of video game giant Activision Blizzard, saying the matter was no longer in the public interest. The announcement came on Thursday, marking a …

FTC drops 2-year case against Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Microsoft acquiring Blizzard may be old news, with the deal finalising back in 2023, but the legal battles with the FTC have persevered. Despite being approved after some contention in most countries, including the UK, the acquisition had faced continuous …

US FTC ends case against Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal

FTC drops case against Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially dropped its case against Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The FTC filed an order to dismiss its complaint on Thursday, just days after it lost an appeal for a preliminary injunction to …

FTC drops case over Microsoft’s $69bn Activision Blizzard acquisition

The US Federal Trade Commission dropped a case that sought to block Microsoft’s $69bn purchase of the Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard, saying on Thursday that pursuing the case against the long-closed deal was not in the public interest. Andrew …

FTC Ends Case Against Microsoft Activision Deal: What’s Next?

The dust has finally settled around Microsoft’s monumental acquisition of Activision Blizzard, as the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially dropped its case against the tech giant. This decision comes two years after one of the biggest deals …

Xbox Game Pass Adds Over 50 Classic Activision Games

Xbox Game Pass Adds Over 50 Classic Activision Games: A Nostalgic Jackpot for Gamers If you’re a fan of classic games and an Xbox Game Pass subscriber, you’re in for a massive treat. Microsoft has just added over 50 iconic Activision titles to its Xbox …

Trump's FTC walks away from Microsoft-Activision merger fight

President Trump's antitrust cops ended a government effort to unwind Microsoft’s (MSFT) $69 billion acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard that began during the Biden administration. The decision came Thursday when the Federal Trade …

U.S. Products Now Delivers Full Line of Jon-Don Prospector Extractors To North America Jon-Don Customers and Dealers

Jon-Don Floor Care Prospector Extractors, Wands and Tools Manufacturer Will Sell Products Direct in Response to Jon-Don’s Closing of Its Operations VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. Products, the leader in …

Jaelen Johnston to Headline 2025 Iron Horse Festival in Holdrege, Nebraska

Nebraska’s Premier Arts & Music Celebration Is Full Steam Ahead HOLDREGE, NE, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jaelen Johnston, the second-place finisher on season 27 of NBC’s “The Voice,” will perform at Holderege, Nebraska …

Handbag Designer Timmy Woods made the 'Eiffel Tower' Handbag more popular in 2025

Handbag Designer Timmy Woods made the "Eiffel Tower" Handbag more popular in 2025 BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Timmy Woods, handbag designer to the stars has released an updated version of her …

FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA RELEASES 'ABBY’S LIST, A DOGUMENTARY'

Feature-Length Documentary Sets Digital Debut for North American VOD Platforms and DVD on May 23, 2025 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron …

Yield Guild Games Expands Into Web3 Game Publishing With Launch of Its First 'Casual Degen' Title, LOL Land

The browser-based Monopoly-Go style game features Pudgy Penguins characters and a USD $10 million YGG token rewards pool. SWITZERLAND, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the launch of its first title, LOL Land, Yield Guild Games (YGG) has …

KARA to Launch Japan Tour in 2025

Legendary K-POP Girl Group KARA Returns to Fans Through “KARASIA : MAGICAL WORLD”! JAPAN, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KARA, the iconic girl group that helped shape the K-POP era, has officially announced their 6th Japan tour, titled …

Mark Murphy, Green Bay Packers President and CEO, to emcee the 5th Annual OCC Golf Classic Featuring Elgton Jenkins

OSHKOSH, WI, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oshkosh Country Club announced today that Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the 5th Annual OCC Golf Classic on Friday, June 13, a …

Groundbreaking Immersive Tap Dance Performance 'Dark Night' to Premiere, Inviting Audiences to Contemplate Endurance

"Dark Night," an immersive 12-hour tap dance premiere by Andrew Nemr & Tony Yazbeck, invites audiences to contemplate endurance. Aug 8, 2025 at TRICA. BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prepare for a …

Wildcat Sanctuary leads removal of 15 big cats, including tigers, lions, leopards, a jaguar seized from Safari Game Park

Minnesota's Wildcat Sanctuary coordinated the safe relocation of all wild cats to accredited sanctuaries and facilities. SANDSTONE, MN, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Wildcat Sanctuary in Minnesota coordinated the …

Volatility Shares Introduces 1x and 2x XRP ETFs

Tickers XRPI and XRPT provide investors with straightforward access to XRP exposure without the complexities of direct cryptocurrency ownership PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Volatility Shares announces the …

MERIDIAN BARRIERS STOP ERRANT VEHICLE, SAFEGUARDING PARADE ATTENDEES

POLICE PRAISE ARCHER 1200 MOBILE BARRIERS FOR “AVERTING A POSSIBLE DISASTER” TORRANCE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A near disaster was averted last weekend when an elderly male driver rammed into a formation of Meridian …

DLK Lounge Drops New YouTube Playlist 'Lo-Fi Lounge for Creators' Featuring Mellow Beats and Focus-First Vibes

DLK Lounge unveils a lo-fi playlist for creatives and chill seekers. Curated tracks now streaming with peaceful visuals and creator-friendly vibes. PRINCETON, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The DLK Lounge YouTube Channel …

New Contest Offers Aspiring Entrepreneurs a Chance to Win a $500K Restaurant for the Cost of a Meal

JJAM Holdings Inc. announces the launch of the Riverside Keys to the Grill contest, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for people across the United States. DOVER-FOXCROFT, ME, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JJAM Holdings Inc. proudly …

Kat the Caterpillar, Presented by Atticus Publishing

‘Embracing Dreams and the Magic of Transformation’ SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atticus Publishing proudly presents "Kat the Caterpillar" by Janell Queen, a charming tale that weaves the wonders …

JAMUL CASINO RESORT NOW ACCEPTING ROOM RESERVATIONS FOR STAYS BEGINNING AUG. 11

San Diego’s Newest Boutique Hotel Now Available to Book Ahead of Grand Opening This Summer SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Later this summer, Jamul Casino Resort will welcome guests to its all-new, expanded, …

VECTORY™ Is Here: The First Fully Interactive Splashpad® Collection, Exclusively from CRS

Introducing the newest Vortex innovation—VECTORY™—exclusively distributed by Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) in IA, MN, NE, NJ, ND, SD, and WI. VERONA, WI, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS …

Leadership of The Windsor Court is Recognized on the Global Stage at 2025 Preferred Hotels & Resorts Conference

General Manager, Ralph Mahana, speaks at the event while and Sara Gaspard is Honored as a 2025 Preferred Rising Star NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Windsor Court, an elegant escape in the heart of a …

WordCraft Launches: Tokenizing Language on the Aeternity Blockchain

WordCraft lets users mint and trade unique word-based tokens, launching a new era of linguistic innovation on the Aeternity blockchain. LONDON, NY, UNITED KINGDOM, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WordCraft Launched …

Stats Perform Analysts Chase Weight and Sam Hovland Recognized as Part of NBC Sports’ Emmy® Winning Team

Winning NFL playoff broadcasts utilized advanced Opta data and in-depth storytelling. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stats Perform proudly announces that two of its analysts were part of the team that won a Sports …

WhoaZone Grapevine Returns to Grapevine Lake with New Features for Summer 2025

GRAPEVINE, TX, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WhoaZone at Grapevine will reopen for the 2025 season on Saturday, May 24th, following a temporary closure in 2024 due to elevated water levels in Grapevine Lake. The floating water …