EU regulators surveying developer concerns over Microsoft Activision merger

1 year 7 months ago

The European Union's antitrust regulators are preparing for their investigation into Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, including issuing surveys to developers to gauge their concerns over the deal.

Reuters reports the EU is due to make a preliminary decision on whether to approve the acquisition by November 8. Survey respondents have until October 10 to reply.

It's expected that the European Commission will begin a four-month long investigation into the deal, in line with reports from last month.

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James Batchelor