The European Union was concerned about Microsoft’s blocking of releasing Activision Blizzard games outside of Xbox.
Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard is still being studied
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Although there could already be a date on which the agreement between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard for 69 million dollars is closed, the truth is that those from Redmond still have the occasional important meeting so as not to have any impediments in adding important additions to Xbox Game Studios. Without going further, The company will present its arguments in favor of the acquisition before the European Commission on February 21.
Through a private oral hearing, Microsoft to address comments from the European Union warning about potential anti-competitive effects of acquiring Activision Blizzard. It should be remembered that the European body is one of those that can block Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard by studying that the company could reduce competition in the video game distribution markets for consoles and PCs by preventing the launch of high-profile games. and great success, the so-called triple A games like Call of Duty.
A hearing officer from the European Union will be in charge of deciding whether the complainants and interested third parties should be invited to the oral hearing, although media such as FOSS Patents anticipate that A courtroom-style showdown between Microsoft and Sony is likely at hearingAlthough Xbox admits listening to the Commission’s concerns in order to address them at the meeting.
The biggest movement in the video game industry
Since the announcement of the acquisition of Activision Blizzard in May 2022, The video game industry has been revolutionized by what is the biggest movement in history. While it is true that the crossover of accusations between Microsoft and Sony has made numerous headlines, it is the public organizations in various territories that have shown themselves to be most concerned about the players in order to avoid a possible monopoly situation.
While the companies would be close to signing peace according to rumors, we will have to wait for future meetings and interventions by representatives and, above all, the resolutions of the organismsbecause now the United Kingdom only admits the acquisition if Call of Duty is not included in the agreement…
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