UK watchdog worried about Volish Activision-Blizzard take over

Stefan Mileschin · 5th September 2022, 07:32

Wants an "in-depth investigation"

UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recommended an "in-depth investigation" into Microsoft's acquisition of Activsion-Blizzard.

This statement is Phase 2 of the process as Phase 1 had suggested that the deal "could harm rivals", including recent and future entrants into gaming, by refusing them access to Activision Blizzard games or providing access on much worse terms."

It added that "Microsoft could use Activision Blizzard’s games together with Microsoft’s strength across console, cloud, and PC operating systems to damage competition in the nascent market for cloud gaming services."

Moving to Phase 2 would see an independent panel of experts providing a more intensive probe into those concerns. Microsoft and Activision-Blizzard now have five days to submit responses to prevent a Phase 2 investigation.

https://fudzilla.com/news/gaming/554...zard-take-over

5th September 2022, 07:32	#1
Stefan Mileschin [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 148,769	UK watchdog worried about Volish Activision-Blizzard take over Wants an "in-depth investigation" UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recommended an "in-depth investigation" into Microsoft's acquisition of Activsion-Blizzard. This statement is Phase 2 of the process as Phase 1 had suggested that the deal "could harm rivals", including recent and future entrants into gaming, by refusing them access to Activision Blizzard games or providing access on much worse terms." It added that "Microsoft could use Activision Blizzard’s games together with Microsoft’s strength across console, cloud, and PC operating systems to damage competition in the nascent market for cloud gaming services." Moving to Phase 2 would see an independent panel of experts providing a more intensive probe into those concerns. Microsoft and Activision-Blizzard now have five days to submit responses to prevent a Phase 2 investigation. https://fudzilla.com/news/gaming/554...zard-take-over

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