Activision Blizzard Launches PR War Against UK Regulators

Hey y’all, it’s Austin Carr in Boston, filling in for Jason and Cecilia. Activision Blizzard is at war with UK regulators over its $69 billion deal with Microsoft, but first…

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Activision’s Blistering PR Strategy

Since the UK’s antitrust watchdog vetoed Microsoft Corp.’s proposed $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard Inc. on Wednesday, both companies have gone on the offensive against the regulators, trying ...