British regulators cited the newness of the cloud gaming field to block Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision, a shift in antitrust strategy.
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U.K. Watchdog Blocks Microsoft’s Bid to Buy Activision
The British antitrust watchdog blocked the takeover attempt, in a decision that will be closely watched in Washington and Brussels.
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U.K. Blocks Microsoft’s Activision Bid, a Blow to the Tech Giant
The decision barring the $69 billion takeover of a big video game publisher is a major loss for Microsoft, which also faces pushback from U.S. regulators.
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The Grandmaster Plan to Turn Hordes of Kids Into Chess Fanatics
Pandemic boredom and a Netflix mini-series, “The Queen’s Gambit,” played a part. But Chess.com was also plotting its own moves.
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Just a Few Top Secrets Among Friends
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