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Microsoft settles lawsuit from players attempting to block Activision Blizzard acquisition


Microsoft has settled the antitrust lawsuit from players attempting to block its acquisition of Activision Blizzard for…

In a court filing, lawyers agreed "each party shall bear their own costs and fees" - beyond this, terms of the agreement have not been disclosed (thanks The Hollywood Reporter). Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | 'The Truth Lies' | Live Action Reveal Trailer Watch on YouTube Players from multiple US states filed the lawsuit, unhappy with the supposed monopoly Microsoft would gain from acquiring Activision Blizzard. This would potentially mean raising prices, reducing consumer choice, and making certain games exclusive - Call of Duty specifically.

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