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Phil Spencer] Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have extended the merger agreement deadline to 10/18. We're optimistic about getting this done, and excited about bringing more games to more players everywhere. : r/Games

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Microsoft Can Close Its $75 Billion Buy of Activision Blizzard, Judge Rules - WSJ

Phil Spencer] Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have extended the merger agreement deadline to 10/18. We're optimistic about getting this done, and excited about bringing more games to more players everywhere. : r/Games