Microsoft's colossal $69 billion acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard is nearing a smooth completion, avoiding further probe from the European Union (EU), as per recent reports.

This take over, the largest in video game history, was given provisional approval by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) after Microsoft agreed to divest its cloud gaming business to Ubisoft, the creator of 'Assassin's Creed'.

It's impressive to know that Microsoft now has the reins of major franchises like 'Call of Duty', 'World of Warcraft', and 'Candy Crush'. However, don't get too excited just yet. Games like 'Diablo 4' or 'Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3' won't be appearing on Xbox Game Pass till 2024, according to Activision Blizzard.

Despite the news from the EU, the saga isn't entirely over. In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is still attempting to dismantle the deal and has reportedly filed to reopen discovery to gather more data on Microsoft's Ubisoft deal and the agreement with Sony to keep 'Call of Duty' on PlayStation.

Despite the FTC's ongoing efforts, it is reported that they are unlikely to impede the deal's completion. The deal is expected to close tomorrow, ahead of the October 18 deadline. So gear up, gamers, a new era in gaming history is about to begin!

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