Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is confident in the company’s proposal. Acquisition of Activision Blizzard It is subject to regulatory approval. He believes the amount of scrutiny the deal is undergoing is normal and regulators will find it above the board.
Microsoft believes Activision deal will go through despite scrutiny
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and Interview with BloombergCommenting on the Activision acquisition, Nadella said: He pointed out that Sony is the number one player in the video game industry and has recently made several acquisitions without being blocked. ,” Nadella said, referring to a statement from the UK Competition and Markets Authority that the deal could “undermine PlayStation.”
Microsoft’s possible acquisition of Activision Blizzard was a blow for PlayStation, especially the Call of Duty series. Jim Ryan mentioned to Phil Spencer about the possibility of the series becoming his Xbox exclusive.
An official statement given to Gamesindustry.biz highlights how much the potential loss of Call of Duty and other Activision Blizzard titles on PlayStation is costing Sony.
By allowing Microsoft to control Activision games like Call of Duty, the deal will have a significant negative impact on the future of gamers and the gaming industry. We want to ensure that PlayStation gamers continue to enjoy the highest quality gaming experience, and we appreciate the CMA’s focus on protecting gamers.
However, Microsoft has little to gain by dedicating its massive multi-platform hit to Xbox. The company is increasingly focused on selling software and doesn’t seem to mind using Xbox, PC, the cloud or competing consoles to play games.
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