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FTC Blocks Microsoft's $70 Billion Activision Deal Over Competition Concerns

10/5/2025

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The FTC opposed Microsoft’s $70 billion Activision Blizzard deal over competition concerns.
Former FTC chair Lina Khan said the deal has driven price hikes and layoffs harming gamers and developers.
Microsoft raised Game Pass prices by 50% and laid off thousands, while reports say Call of Duty sales dropped by $300 million amid ongoing studio closures.

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The FTC opposed Microsoft’s $70 billion Activision Blizzard deal over competition concerns.
Former FTC chair Lina Khan said the deal has driven price hikes and layoffs harming gamers and developers.
Microsoft raised Game Pass prices by 50% and laid off thousands, while reports say Call of Duty sales dropped by $300 million amid ongoing studio closures.