FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson is aligning the agency's focus with Donald Trump's agenda, leading to significant implications for major mergers, including the Microsoft-Activision deal.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a decision allowing Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard to proceed, marking a significant moment in gaming history. The FTC's antitrust lawsuit was rejected, letting the deal close successfully in 2023.
