Go to https://ground.news/destin to stay fully informed on breaking news and avoid media bias. Subscribe through my link before August 5 for 30% off unlimited access. The CMA vs Microsoft appeal hearing has taken place and during it the CMA Back off Microsoft in a big way. The Microsoft Activision CMA drama has continued and in huge Xbox news today it would appear that the CMA has decided to allow the merger to happen, but it will need some time to get regulatory business in order given the new details. The CMA Microsoft appeal hearing was a long one where the Judge clearly saw the CMA back down from its original claims. Sources https://twitter.com/DestinLegarie/status/1680965283337621504 https://twitter.com/DestinLegarie/status/1680976904030134272 https://twitter.com/DestinLegarie/status/1680996339742810112 https://twitter.com/FOSSpatents/status/1680998612338106371 https://twitter.com/FOSSpatents/status/1681000750028128257 https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/microsoft-talks-extend-deal-contract-with-activision-source-2023-07-17/ https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1681072803234160642 https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-ftc-eyes-options-after-microsoftactivision-loss-source-says-2023-07-17/ Previously: PlayStation has just agreed to a 10-year deal with Microsoft for Call of Duty to come to the PlayStation console. This is after almost a year of trying to get the deal blocked by regulators across the world and comes shortly after the FTC vs Microsoft trial concluded with the FTC losing to Microsoft. The news that Sony signs 10 year deal for Call of Duty with Microsoft is going to be everywhere. The fact that PlayStation signs deal with Microsoft is huge because they previously had stuck to the idea that they would block the deal. The Sony signs deal with Microsoft headling is huge Call of Duty news because it means that Xbox and PlayStation players will continue to have access to the game, Subscribe null Sources: https://twitter.com/XboxP3/status/1680578783718383616 https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/1680635734166839298 https://twitter.com/BradSmi/status/1680579462369353730 https://twitter.com/FOSSpatents/thread/1680591617583898624 https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1680582736208093186 https://www.ft.com/content/613c6f84-2b04-43ea-8208-219f1a914632 https://twitter.com/Wandering_Dutch/status/1680599706332811265 https://twitter.com/FOSSpatents/status/1680628325595729923 https://twitter.com/IdleSloth84_/status/1680335840784928769 Join this channel to get access to perks including early access to my videos the second they're complete with ads turned off! null If you're interested you can also purchase my merch! I'm trying it out and currently have a selection of clothing as well as practical items like coffee cups and tote bags. null Sign up for a free Amazon Prime Video Trial Here! https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/primesignup?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1402131641212&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=destinlegarie-20&linkId=5f623f6638af9e7c54ddc1a1a8ede3b5 Sign Up For Microsoft Rewards Here for Free https://account.microsoft.com/rewards/rafwelcome?rh=DBE8C302&ref=MeControl0 Try Amazon Prime Free for 30 Days https://www.amazon.com/tryprimefree?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1427739975520&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=destinlegarie-20&linkId=266062588f4f94bdffadd74a58071d38 Photographer: Valeria Mongelli/Bloomberg via Getty Images