FTC’s Move to Block Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal Came Despite Charm Offensive

The software giant had been working for nearly a year to calm regulators’ concerns about its acquisition of the videogame developer, but the agency’s lawsuit raises doubts about Microsoft’s pledge not to shut out rivals.

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