Microsoft gaming ambitions hobbled as US seeks to block $69b Activision deal

Microsoft gaming ambitions hobbled as US seeks to block $69b Activision deal

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The Biden administration on Thursday moved to block Microsoft’s $69 billion bid to buy “Call of Duty” maker Activision Blizzard, throwing a stumbling block in front of the tech giant’s plans to rapidly expand its portfolio of popular games and catch up to bigger rivals.

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