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CultureNewsCultureNewsThe Saga Of Microsoft Buying Activision Blizzard Just Took A Wild TurnUK regulators suggest Activision Blizzard break itself up to get the deal approvedByEthan GachPublishedFebruary 8, 2023Comments (283)Save
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