Multiple news outlets are reporting Microsoft’s intentions for the Activision Blizzard acquisition ahead of its closing; stating that it will not give ‘preferential treatment’ over other gaming platforms.
The announcement comes as Microsoft journeys to Washington DC to ease the minds of regulators who might scrutinize the recently announced acquisition and what it might bring in the form of anti-competitive practices.
This includes but is not limited to:
- A ‘promise’ to keep the Call of Duty franchise on the PlayStation platform beyond written agreements.
- The possibility of expanding and spreading many of their successful franchises to other platforms such as the Nintendo Switch.
- ‘Softer’ policies on competitive practices to ease previous competitive tensions of other gaming companies.
Microsoft is no stranger to anti-trust lawsuits; being sued for anti-trust practices relating to the packing of their Internet Explorer software within Windows.
The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2023 and industry experts are predicting that it will be allowed to move forward.
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