Appeals court once again upholds Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had hoped to stop Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard over antitrust concerns. However, in a split ruling, three judges dissented, arguing that the FTC's claims of reduced competition were unfounded because other major manufacturers already practice this tactic. The court ruled in favor of the merger, finding that Microsoft's acquisition did not violate antitrust laws.