ANTITRUST AND AMBITIONS: MICROSOFT'S ACTIVISION MERGER
Rishi Khandelwal, BBA LLB 5th Year 9th Semester student at Amity Law School, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus
ABSTRACT
Microsoft’s colossal $68.7 billion acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard in 2022 is poised to redefine the gaming industry. This analysis explores the deal’s implications, including antitrust concerns, data privacy, workplace culture, and its potential impact on consumers and the gaming market. While the acquisition has the potential to bring forth innovations, it also raises questions about competition, data security, and the future of gaming.