Activision Blizzard stock popped 11% after a judge paved the way for Microsoft to complete its takeover of the game publisher.
She said the deal would in fact enhance access to popular game franchises like "Call of Duty" and other titles published by Activision.
The company has said it is concerned that Microsoft will make popular franchises like "Call of Duty" exclusive to its consoles.
Microsoft has said it doesn't intent to do this, but critics point to the firm's $11 billion takeover of Zenimax in 2021.
The deal can now proceed before a hearing that the FTC had scheduled for August, in which it was set to challenge the merger.
Persons:
Microsoft's, Jaqueline Scott Corley, Biden, Bobby Kotick
Organizations:
Activision Blizzard, Microsoft, Federal Trade Commission, Service, Privacy, US, FTC, Activision, That's, Sony, Xbox
Locations:
Wall, Silicon, Zenimax