Yet another major regulator has ruled in favor of the Xbox, Activision-Blizzard merger

What you need to know Microsoft is attempting to purchase Activision-Blizzard for a massive $69 billion dollars. The transaction for the Call of Duty maker has been under heavy scrutiny with regulators across the globe. Another potential hurdle has been cleared, with Japan’s Fair Trade Commission tentatively ruling in favor of the deal. Japan is one of the world’s biggest gaming markets, where Microsoft enjoys a very slim footprint. Another potential hurdle has been cleared in the big Xbox, Activision-Blizzard merger. Microsoft is trying to buy up Activision-Blizzard, known for Warcraft, Candy Crush, and Call of Duty. Despite stiff opposition…