The FTC sues to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Dec 8 2022 by destructoid

 

The regulatory agency is stepping in

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing to block Microsoft from acquiring Activision Blizzard. The regulatory agency issued a complaint today, saying the deal would enable Microsoft to "suppress competitors" to Xbox's console, cloud gaming, and subscription content.

In a press release from the FTC, the agency argues that Starfield and Redfall's Xbox console exclusivity runs counter to assurances given to European anti-trust authorities. The...

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