Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for $69 billion

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Microsoft will acquire all of Activision Blizzard's assets

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including its popular franchises such as Call of Duty, Candy Crush, and World of Warcraft

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The deal is expected to close in 2023, after it has been approved by regulators.

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