The purchase of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft could remain in attempt because the horizon does not look good for the Xbox company. The Federal Trade Commission of the United States (FTC) insists on its offensive to block the acquisition and just when Sony was thought to be the only opponent, 2 companies have jumped into the ring to review the agreement.
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Google and Nvidia are concerned about the purchase of Activision Blizzard
A few moments ago, a Bloomberg report cited internal sources at the FTC who pointed out the arrival of 2 new interested parties in the purchase of Activision Blizzard: Google and Nvidia. According to the information, both companies have expressed their concerns with the purchase of Microsoft to the regulator, considering that if the deal is approved, the Xbox company would be gaining an unfair advantage in the cloud gaming markets, subscriptions and mobiles. However, it is reported that in the case of Nvidia there is no opposition as such, but the interest in maintaining equal access to video games without digital barriers or exclusivity involved, that is, it would be in favor of the purchase as long as there are commitments on the part of Microsoft.
Bloomberg is reporting that both Google and NVIDIA also oppose Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard and sent in concerns to the FTC https://t.co/Do4J1yDnxE pic.twitter.com/DmdyQdJjva
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Google and Nvidia think Microsoft would gain an unfair advantage if it buys Activision
While Google’s name came up months ago as an opponent of the Activision Blizzard purchase and it was even reported that the company’s idea is that STADIA failed as a result of the Bethesda purchase, the Nvidia name is something of a surprise. However, some have recalled that Microsoft was one of the main companies that opposed the purchase of ARM, but it must be taken into account that the semiconductor and software company is the strongest in its field, there were no real conditions of competition. and there was a risk of monopoly, which is why the deal was blocked.
Although Google can be considered an opponent, along with Sony, and Nvidia with a neutral position so far (and supposedly in favor of gaming), the detail that they are doing before the FTC cannot be ignored and that is exactly what the regulator requires to Strengthen your blocking stance against Activision’s takeover of Blizzard by earning more items to lengthen the process.
Yesterday, the official calendar was revealed by the FTC that will govern the review of the purchase of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, which includes a whole series of hearings and meetings that will end until next August although this will only happen in the internal courts , not so in the feds that would be the next instance. Basically, the FTC wants to tire Microsoft out.
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