After launching a"Phase 2" inquiry into Microsoft's $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority is believed to publish its preliminary findings this week, which will signal whether or not the watchdog intends to block or clear the deal. Ahead of those findings, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has criticised the watchdog and has also accused Sony of trying to sabotage the deal.
After calling UK prime minister Rishi Sunak"smart" and saying that he"understands business," Kotick went on to criticise the UK government."It doesn't seem like there is any real vision in the leadership for pursuing these kinds of opportunities," Kotick said.,"It seems like a bit of a fragile government.
Kotick then fired shots at Sony, accusing Microsoft's competitor of trying to sabotage the deal."Suddenly, Sony's entire leadership team stopped talking to anyone at Microsoft," Kotick said."I think this is all Sony just trying to sabotage the transaction. The whole idea that we are not going to support a PlayStation or that Microsoft would not support the PlayStation, it is absurd." Kotick also noted that his calls to Sony's top brass were also not returned.
When asked for comment, Sony told the Financial Times,"We are in contact with Microsoft and have no further comment regarding our private negotiations."
Well lets see if I'm right with MS really only wants King so CMA remedies to spin off Activsion should be an easy one for them.
His is a nob head, but he ain’t wrong,
Of course he would say that. While Sony is investigated, he can get away with harassing women.
Acti should stop making cods on ps for the lols 😂😂😂
This isn't going to end well for shitstation gamers. Lmfao.
Yup sony did win in the end and they can't be challenge at all now