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Microsoft wins FTC fight to buy Activision Blizzard

https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/11/23779039/microsoft-activision-blizzard-ftc-trial-win

From the article, quoting Judge Corley:

... the Court finds the FTC has not shown a likelihood it will prevail on its claim this particular vertical merger in this specific industry may substantially lessen competition. To the contrary, the record evidence points to more consumer access to Call of Duty and other Activision content. The motion for a preliminary injunction is therefore DENIED.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Honestly I can't remember the last game I played from Activision/Blizzard. I know this is bad because market consolidation is bad. But I think this will have no impact on my gaming.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It would be funny if sony decided to release their games for pc only for linux, just to spite microsoft.
Slim chance of it happening, but one can dream.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (4 children)

What kind of games does Activision Blizzard release besides the obvious ones? COD, WOW, and Diablo? I mainly buy indie games but I know those are giant series.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

they also will be getting King, which makes Candy Crush, which makes about a bil a year

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Blizzard also has Overwatch, StarCraft, Heroes of the Storm, and Hearthstone.

I don't really know the Activision side. I was a big Blizzard fan before learning about the Cosby room and their treatment of women in the workplace.

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