EU Commission opens second probe into Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal

The European Commission has now opened an"in-depth investigation" into Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.has now decided to launch a 'Phase II' probe into the proposed acquisition due to potential competition concerns if the $69 billion deal were to be approved.

"When it comes to multi-game subscription services and/or cloud game streaming services in particular, the Commission is concerned that, by acquiring Activision Blizzard, Microsoft may foreclose access, to the detriment of its rival distributors of console and PC video games that offer such services, to its own PC and console video games, which are key for the provision of the nascent services of multi-game subscription and cloud game streaming.

At this point MS should just pull the plug and buy Sony. Its not 'unfair' competition if you own the competition.

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EU launches in-depth probe of Microsoft’s proposed Activision Blizzard acquisition | VGCThe European Commission has officially launched an in-depth probe of Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, citing competition concerns. It will make a decision by March 23, 2023. 'In particular, the Commission is concerned that, by acquiring Activision Blizzard, Microsoft may foreclose access to Activision Blizzard's console and PC video games, especially to high-profile and highly successful games (so-called ‘AAA' games) such as ‘Call of Duty'.' A vote against Microsoft owning Activision is a vote towards Bobby sexuality assaulting mroe employees Lmaooo thank you playstation_x3 this acquisition will die lmao
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