This part is interesting from that link:

> MLex also reported last month that Microsoft was exploring options to close the deal despite the UK block, which could have involved closing over the UK decision and potentially carving out Activision in the UK. That’s a messy process, and it looks like both parties are now willing to negotiate to avoid it.

> , which could have involved closing over the UK decision and potentially carving out Activision in the UK.

The way things are looking in the UK assets their might not have a long shelf life

It might turn around if their government changes after the election, but who wants to bet on that? It is looking really dismal

Oh, that's awesome news!