Microsoft speaks out after UK regulators push Activision Blizzard deal to second approval phase

Since its initiation of the deal, Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard has been under heavy scrutiny from many regulatory bodies, and the U.K. is already pushing the deal to a second phase of approval due to concerns that it might negatively affect its competitors.

Now, Microsoft is speaking out to give more insight into its argument. In a statement to GamesIndustry.biz, Microsoft said “the suggestion that the incumbent market leader, with clear and enduring market power, could be foreclosed by the third largest provider as a result of losing access to one title is not credible.”

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