Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) bagged a win on Wednesday against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) appeal challenging the Windows maker’s acquisition of video game developer Activision Blizzard.

Big news for gamers: the FTC just lost its appeal against Microsoft’s huge $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This means the deal, finalized in October 2023, is now set in stone.

The Republican-controlled Federal Trade Commission is abandoning a Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s purchase of “Call of Duty” video game maker Activision Blizzard.

Microsoft rocked the gaming world in January 2022 when it confirmed plans to buy Activision Blizzard for a record-breaking $68.7 billion. The FTC sued to stop it, and that case continued even ...

Microsoft’s acquisition of Santa Monica video game publisher Activision Blizzard hit headwinds earlier this month when the Federal Trade Commission announced its intent to block the $68.7 ...

by William D'Angelo, posted on 07 May 2025 / 2,861 Views. Microsoft completed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard in October 2023, however, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would file an ...

The Republican-controlled Federal Trade Commission is abandoning a Biden-era effort to block Microsoft's purchase of "Call of Duty" video game maker Activision Blizzard.

The Republican-controlled Federal Trade Commission is abandoning a Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s purchase of “Call of Duty” video game maker Activision Blizzard.