Microsoft Activision Blizzard acquisition: How'd it happen?

Tech giant Microsoft finally bought gaming and esports giant Activision Blizzard for $69bn in October — but the deal faced a lot of hurdles.

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard: The road to approval

Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger temporarily blocked by US judge

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard: The road to approval

What's Happening With the Deal Between Activision Blizzard and Microsoft?

Microsoft, Activision Blizzard

Microsoft (MSFT)-Activision (ATVI) Spread Hits Lowest Since Merger Announced - Bloomberg

Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion - The Verge

Explained: What's Happening With Microsoft's Acquisition Of Activision Blizzard?

Microsoft completes Activision Blizzard acquisition, Call of Duty now part of Xbox - The Verge

FTC sues to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard

FTC sues to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Microsoft Buying Activision Blizzard Wouldn't Substantially Harm Competition, Says Japan's FTC : r/gamernews

How Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Deal Is Transformative - Knowledge at Wharton

Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition has gone through - Polygon