Microsoft: Pausing Activision-Blizzard Merger Could Sink Deal – The Hollywood Reporter

A five-day hearing kicked off Thursday in a case in which the Federal Trade Commission is arguing that Microsoft's $69 billion purchase will harm gamers. The agency is looking to halt the agreement.

US FTC moves to block Microsoft-Activision deal

Take-Two CEO calls Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard good for the industry

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Microsoft Extends $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Merger Deal Deadline – The Hollywood Reporter

U.S. antitrust enforcer says pressing on with fight against Microsoft/Activision deal

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The F.T.C.'s Lina Khan Finally Begins to Take on - The New York Times

Techmeme: Tech workers talk about “fake work” and “lazy management”; former Meta analyst says she had to fight for work and Meta held onto employees “like Pokémon cards” (Insider)

Xbox head Phil Spencer discusses recent Microsoft layoffs, Activision Blizzard acquisition, and more