, states that the plaintiffs, or “video gamers” as they’re described, are concerned that “the [Microsoft and Activision] merger may substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly;” this merger, the complaint states, would specifically be in violation of Section 7 of the Clayton Act, which states that acquisitions that diminish competition are prohibited under U.S. antitrust law.
Thoroughly laying out console, PC, and AAA gaming, as well as subscription services as “Relevant Product Markets,” the suit calls attention to just how many large franchises will fall under Microsoft’s corporate umbrella should the merger go through.
Oh god no. Please no. Can we stop partnering with terrible game studios who promise one thing and then last minute drop a completely different game.
As a ps owner im big baby rage mad if they get cod
Playstation makes exclusives: -'just buy a ps5!!!' Xbox makes exclusives: -'NOOO U CAN'T MAKE GAMES WE CAN'T PLAY!1!!1 WE WANT EQUAL RIGHTS *shits aggresively*'
Who’s are those we didn’t heard past few years. Who’s charging and make statements and where? Why we don’t read anything in even anywhere randomly and where they come from out of thin air?
😂😂😂😂😂 pathetic
privatefence
Sony gamers could just buy a gaming pc with that money.
Sony fanboys with too much money 😂
Why? This is about stupid as it gets.
Hoping they get that acquisition 🙏🏻 it’ll be a good day for gamers when Activisions predatory business tactics & shitty monetization is flushed down the toilet.
In other words Sony fanboys are mad. Bunch of whiners. Microsoft can't have exclusive rights says the platform that has all the exclusives.
Oh my gosh, Bill Gates buys up all the farm land in the US threatening mass agriculture, but watch out, we gotta protect video games
3 things... MS will fuck it up 👆 Money talks The day Linux outperforms MS from a games Pov is the day I switch to Linux. Will only use MS for work thereafter ✌️
funny that microsoft always saying acquire game studios or company and made games exclusive could secure their place in the video game market, but they gave up almost on all their first party games. if you want keep your cake why not you make your games better?
Seems there are consumers that are willing to strike back. Cant fault them honestly. Its about time we started seeing action. Anyone can talk a good game on twitter, but are you willing to put money and resources on the line to defend your position?
Bruh if they buy it the company will be so so much better
Well at least I’m not the only one. And hey…..we learn something new
good
'Gamers'....Why do I feel like this is a certain sub-set of 'Gamers'?
This whole thing is just sad. Fanboys will really do anything. Now I’m waiting for the Xbox fanboys to do some kinda counter attack on Sony.
The people filing the lawsuit:
Why should Xbox share fairly with PlayStation ? Playstation witholds a lot more from xbox players so the FTC should sue Playstation not Xbox
First Sony then FTC got involved now this😂
they are looking for a settlement this is a clear BS case
The gamers are trying to sue the FTC for trying to thwart a righteous merger
Kotakustation too
Who knows maybe they can have a better argument than the FTC highly doubt it though 🤣🤣
What if the court says that Microsoft is not breaking any competition laws? Will Microsoft be able to sway FTC's case with the ruling?
All this over friggin' Call of Duty!!!!
God of War. Horizon. Death Standing. Uncharted. The Last of Us. Ghosts of Tsushima. Spider-Man. Demon's Souls. Bloodborne. Ratchet & Clank. Days Gone. Shadow of the Colossus. Detroit: Become Human. Xbox: Can we get CoD? We won't even make it exclusiv- Sony: NO. OUR MONEY. NO.
Some lawyer out there getting paid by the hour for this 😂😂😎😎 smart
Playstation Fanboys are suing Microsoft to thwart its merger with Activision* Fixed it for you.
Time for me to create a counter suit.
Let them waste their money 😂
You misspelled Sony fanboys.
Guarantee these 10 gamers are the same 10 losers who constantly cry on Twitter about how much they “don’t care about the acquisition”😂 Red dragon being one of them lol
All the salty ass bots in here, this shit is too funny. Makes me smile to see them squirm and wriggle in their skin, because this is going to drag it out even longer. Lets not take into account that people can get added until 30-60 days before it goes to court. 😂🤣
I'm confused by the choice of using an image of an original model Xbox One. 🤦♂️
Some fanboys act like their favourite gaming company is paying their bills or something 😂😂😂
The only Gamers worried about this merger are Sony only fanboys
I’d rather Microsoft have them than say a worse alternative from China who would censor and kill so many beloved franchises.
I bet one of those is 10 gamers that are suing was that doctor who was console warring for PlayStation on a operating table.
Kotaku the one media that got kick out of E3 floor for sabotaging Microsoft 😒 yea... I bet this ('gamers') are kotaku members
Kotaku writing about Xbox...🤮
Just sony fanboys
So mobile/epic games store players think they have a stand against Microsoft lol
Activision Blizzard is scamming CoD players, Im hearing theyre banning LEGIT players AFTER PAYING $79 for MWII HAHAH maybe the two deserve to be together.
Ps fanboys* are suing Microsoft
Playstation gamers
Thats gotta be the most embarrassing display of brand simping in the history of video games 🤣🤡
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If by gamers you mean PlayStation…..everybody else is on gamepass
Are these 'gamers' on PlayStation 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
'PlayStation' gamers....tell the truth!
Gilbertbelieve2 Wamers in my book
Sony fanboys are really scared lol
This shows that most of SONY gamers are entitled. Like the JK fans think they can kill all transgender people in name of name of Jesus heist in snap her fingers.
And we gamers wonder why other forms of entertainment don’t take us seriously. 🙄
'gamers'
'Gamers' weird word for fanboys
Is this true, or another pathetic attempt for clicks by Kotaku🫢 Either way, it is moronic.
10 gamers?
Sony ponies* there fixed it for you
So can I sue Sony for buying up and cornering the anime industry?
We all know the headline should really read 'Playstation gamers suing Microsoft to thwart its merger with Activision.' 🤣🤣
HoegLaw should have fun with this after his voice recovers.
The Red Dragon about to go for broke.
The only 'gamers' filing petitions are PS dickriders!
This shit is getting out of hand
what is anti-competitive hyou realluy telling me sony cannot compete without one third party game
I just gotta say something to those 10 people. Cry.
10 whole “self described gamers”
They don’t have a case just sore losers and shows desperation
Honest question but why would the US government want to help a foreign company compete in an industry? Would they block GM and Ford from merging because Honda came crying?
'Ponies are suing Microsoft to thwart its merger with Activicion'
I do understand the sentiment of the government to be concerned, but it kills me to see playstation gamers so upset about the idea of feeling what Sony does to everyone else.
You mean PS fanboys?
Hilarious..... and foolish
✌️ 'Gamers' ✌️.... Riiiight.
ponies are pathetic lol
'gamers' u mean playstation fanboys
I personally know like 10-15 people that hate Bobby Kotick so much they just want to watch Blizzard/Activision completely collapse in on itself and go under. People that were huge WOW, Diablo and StarCraft nerds.
Let me guess these boys
😂😂😂😂😂
Loll ponies are pathetic
I bet that Sony shill xMBGx is leading the charge. That pansy ass cries about anything Microsoft.
10 people - we are suing to block The judge - this is the ftc’s job, case dismissed
The fuck?
Sony fans are suing Microsoft* Fixed it for you
eXtas1stv que opinas de esto? 😂
Fair. As Americans we have the right to challenge anti-competitive behavior, especially on a merger this large.
None of you realise how bad monopolies are Ask a lot of people with shitty Internet in America how good monopolies are. You don't want 3 giants merging into one titan Games are terrible now, they'll be even worse if that happens.
And we are shure that this gamers are kotaku employees 😂
Kotaku=🖕
Good. This deal needs to be stopped by all means necessary. The era of keeping exclusive games off the PlayStation is nearing its end. Next up is Nintendo. I want to play games on the hardware of my choosing, not forcing to purchase.
This is irrelevant and will have zero factor in the decision of the acquisition. Lobbyists are a joke sticking her nose in things they don’t understand and are self-centred. Let them waste their time and energy, it’s entertaining 😂
If they were truly gamers, they wouldn't care..these are just cry babies.
No fucking way Playstation fanboys are suing Microsoft!?🤣
What a bunch of losers 😂😂😂
Hahahahaha
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Lol losers
Redfaggon and Rome are definitely two of them
I forgot games used to be physical
If you are or anybody you know are apart of this you are a weirdo POINT BLANK!
I can easily name the 10 Gamers that lobbied to sue and block the Xbox deal! LOL! 9/10 of them have had me blocked since 2017.
Fanboys are truly pitiful. Especially the blue beanied ones.
'gamers' aka Playstation users xD
Quick, somebody sue Sony over Spiderman exclusivity. Lol
Poines suing Microsoft now 🤣🤣🤣
What these 'gamers' are...
We know the 'gamers' who are filing this lawsuit.
“illusory”🤣
I would be hilarious and this works but Activision goes under as a result.
Sony and its more hardcore fanbase (not the whole fanbase obviously) made their bed and now they're pissed they have to lie in it.
Sony fanboys
Ponies are suing Microsoft *
Idiots
Wait I’m confused?how can they/what are they suing them for?
But why?