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🧵 2. U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority blocks original deal, but Microsoft and Activision agree to a restructured agreement.

🧵 3. Under the new deal, Microsoft won't acquire cloud rights for existing Activision games. Rights will be divested to Ubisoft Entertainment.

🧵 4. The CMA fears the deal would hinder competition in the cloud gaming market.

🧵 5. Microsoft aims to complete the review before the Oct. 18 deadline. European regulators cleared the deal in May.