The Federal Trade Commission is “likely to file an antitrust lawsuit” to block Microsoft‘s takeover of Activision Blizzard, according to a new report.
, FTC Chair Lina Khan is looking to “reign in the power of the world’s largest technology companies.”
The report goes on to state that while the lawsuit challenging the deal isn’t certain, several within the FTC are “sceptical of the companies’ arguments.”Accolades Trailer | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIWere the FTC to proceed, it would be a major blow to Microsoft, which is currently fighting across the pond against concerns raised by the UK regulator, the CMA.
An antitrust lawsuit would mean that Microsoft would also have to fight to push forward its acquisition of the Call of Duty maker in US courts. The FTC was expected to rule on Microsoft‘s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by late November.
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