The CMA decided in September that Microsofts proposed buyout would need further investigation.

Meanwhile, Microsoft have set up awebsitethat sings the praises of the Activision Blizzard acquisition.

Microsoft arent the only big company trying to acquire chunks of the industry.

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Embracer Group recentlyacquiredanother gaggle of games companies, along with the rights to Tolkeins Middle-Earth.

Chinese media behemoth Tencent are another major player in the industrys consolidation.

It was revealed last month that Tencent hadinvested 300 millionin Guillemot Brothers, Ubisofts largest stakeholder.

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Tencent also teamed with Sony at the end of August to buyalmost a thirdof Soulsborne masters FromSoftwares stock too.

Im sure well see plenty more.