The next few weeks are vital for Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard as the hearing to appeal the CMA block in the UK will take place, the first hearing will be held with the FTC in the US and it is said that the Xbox company could get up early closing the deal for the Rest of the World while the oppositions are resolved. The support of the fans in this fight has been important and today an Xbox board of directors recognized them.
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Sarah Bond thanks Xbox fans for their support
Through a post on her Twitter account, Sarah Bond, corporate vice president of Xbox, acknowledged and thanked the support of the brand’s fans during the complicated process for the approval of the purchase of Activision Blizzard. Likewise, the directive celebrated that more than 40 countries have given the go-ahead for the purchase, which will be one of the largest in the history of the digital technology sector and the largest in the video game industry.
The Xbox community support & advocacy for the ABK acquisition is epic. We may not always agree with outcomes – but we’re encouraged almost 40 countries have approved, and are continuing constructive dialog to move forward. Staying positive & respectful of all involved is key to…
— BondSarahBond (@BondSarah_Bond) June 1, 2023
Likewise, Sarah Bond called on fans to be respectful of all parties because in the end it is about all players enjoying the titles: “the support and defense of the Xbox community for the acquisition of ABK is epic. It is possible We may not always agree with the results, but we are heartened that nearly 40 countries have passed and are continuing constructive dialogue moving forward.Staying positive and respectful of everyone involved is key to realizing our vision of uniting all who love play. Thank you.”
The acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft was recently approved by South Korea, a country that joined the approval granted by the European Union and China, approvals that have increased the possibilities for the deal to come true.
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