In the past days, which has not been on the agenda in recent weeks, Microsoft And FTC between Activision Blizzard judgment was announced in the case.
Software giant for those who missed it Microsoft recently on Xbox side Activision Blizzardto the FTC to buy (US Federal Trade Commission) He had won his battle against him. The judge behind the process, Scott Corley, denied the FTC’s request for injunctive relief. In this way, Microsoft One of the biggest obstacles to acquiring Activision Blizzard has been removed.. However FTC follows the processcontrary to predictions, the process to appeal taking. The Federal Trade Commission, in its application, is objecting to Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley’s rejection of her request for injunctive relief to suspend the deal. “We are taking the next step to continue our fight to protect competition and consumers” says. Microsoft was approved by many countries for this full $68.7 billion purchase. However, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)It could change the future of the rapidly growing cloud gaming market, reduce innovation and lead to fewer options for UK gamers.”, that is, he did not accept the process. Microsoft’s side later took the negative step of the CMA. had appealed.
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Microsoft is appealing the decision, considering it made fundamental mistakes in assessing CMA’s current position in cloud gaming services, considering that key cloud deals were not properly considered, and some other “justified objections” with his hand strong holding. As a result of this appeal, Microsoft is expected to receive its request, that is, approval, but there is still no official statement on this issue. Speaking about the first victory over the FTC, which will now be on appeal, Xbox head Phil Spencer quoted: “We are grateful that the court quickly ruled in our favour. Evidence showed that the Activision Blizzard deal was good for the industry, and the FTC’s claims about console, game subscription services and the cloud did not reflect the realities of the games market. Since we first announced this deal, our commitment to bringing more games to more people on more devices has grown even stronger. We’ve signed multiple deals to bring Activision Blizzard’s games, Xbox first-party games, and Game Pass to more players than we do today. We know that players around the world are watching this case closely. I am proud of our efforts to expand player reach and options throughout this journey.”
Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal 18 July He has to finish it by the deadline, and in the final stage, this situation has been put at risk.