Apparently a shopping scam Activision Blizzard by Microsoft Continue to climb, given that a few days ago sony He sent a document with arguments stating why it is not good to continue with the contract in question. And now, mention is made of the possibility Federal Trade Commission Will sue to avoid transaction.
According to those in the know, the demand would be $69 billion. This will be the commission’s biggest step so far under its chairmanship Lina Khan. There will be a black mark for it MicrosoftAs they are being accused of monopoly and they have commented that this is something they do not want to do.
Of central concern is whether an acquisition activation I would give Microsoft An unfair increase in the video game market. Xbox It’s number three below sony Interactive entertainment. nevertheless, sony has become a major opponent of the treaty, stating in his documents that yes COD has now become a monopoly play station will be down
It is stated that the Commission’s concern has exceeded the limit Call of DutyAnd researchers are trying to determine how Microsoft You can take advantage of unannounced future headlines to boost your business.
This comment Joe Christina, spokesperson for activation.:
Any suggestion that the transaction could have anti-comp implications is utter nonsense. This merger will benefit US players and the gaming industry, especially as we face increasingly tough competition overseas. We are committed to continuing to work collaboratively with global regulators to move the transaction forward, but we will not hesitate to fight to protect the transaction if necessary.
Basically, the Commission does not intend to take any action at this time. controller in Europe And UK They also recently launched an in-depth investigation, meaning the companies won’t be able to close the deal until the spring. So if there is a lawsuit, it will be at their own expense, since others are in favor of the purchase.
Through: Politico
Editor’s note: As the months go by, this kind of news is already getting a bit tiresome. Hopefully we will already be transported on 1st March, so that we already know the verdict
