Find XO: Microsoft-Activision $250 Million Antitrust Settlement: Establishing a Precedent for Game M&A Regulation

- Microsoft has settled the antitrust lawsuit concerning its acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $250 million. - Although the deal was worth $68.7 billion, the settlement amount is relatively small. The key issue was the promise to continue releasing Call of Duty on PlayStation and Switch. - It has been confirmed that regulatory oversight will continue after approval to ensure this promise is kept. - However, it is still too early to say this single settlement sets the standard for game M&A regulation.