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EU antitrust regulators clear US$69 billion Microsoft, Activision deal

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Published Mon, May 15, 2023 · 10:45 PM
    • The European Commission said Microsoft has offered 10-year free licensing deals to European consumers and cloud game streaming services to stream Activision’s PC and console games which is a significant improvement for cloud gaming.
    • The European Commission said Microsoft has offered 10-year free licensing deals to European consumers and cloud game streaming services to stream Activision’s PC and console games which is a significant improvement for cloud gaming. PHOTO: REUTERS

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    EU ANTITRUST regulators on Monday (May 15) cleared Microsoft Corp’s US$69 billion acquisition of Activision, saying remedies offered by the US software giant addressed their concerns.

    The European Commission said Microsoft has offered 10-year free licensing deals to European consumers and cloud game streaming services to stream Activision’s PC and console games, confirming a Reuters report in March.

    “The commitments fully address the competition concerns identified by the Commission and represent a significant improvement for cloud gaming as compared with the current situation,” the EU competition watchdog said in a statement. REUTERS

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