EU reportedly unlikely to demand asset sales in Microsoft Activision merger
Sources claim the offer of licensing deals to rivals is expected to address antitrust concerns
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UK regulator meets with Microsoft and Activision to discuss merger remedies
Microsoft has reportedly said it’s willing to pay a third-party agency to oversee its compliance
Ukraine’s government wants ‘toxic’ Atomic Heart pulled from sale over Russia links
The game was released for PC and consoles this week
Three rivals told UK regulator Xbox’s Activision deal would harm competition
Two others expressed no concerns over the proposed merger
Hogwarts Legacy’s first week digital sales in Europe were 56% higher than Elden Ring’s
Warner’s game has enjoyed a massive launch
Microsoft will defend its Activision Blizzard deal at an EU hearing next week
Sony could also be present at the forum
European PS5 sales in January were reportedly up 200% year-over-year
Sony’s console is benefitting from more readily available stock in key markets
Analysts view UK antitrust warning as ‘a signal Xbox Activision deal is close to being approved’
Wedbush says the CMA’s objections suggest "the UK knows it has a losing legal argument”
UK retailer Tesco is selling half price Nintendo Switch consoles and games
Including the standard Switch for £115 and the OLED model for £152.50
Nintendo Switch overtakes Wii to become France’s best-selling home console
The platform holder says over 10% of the French population now own a Switch
