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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, 2023
CultureNewsCultureNewsBobby Kotick Says UK Will Become 'Death Valley' If Microsoft Purchase Isn't ApprovedThe comments come as the $69 billion deal comes under increased securityByLuke PlunkettPublishedFebruary 7, 2023