Bloomberg Technology
The Microsoft-Activision Deal’s Competitive Impact
Microsoft is now set for a second shot at winning UK approval for its $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard. Public Knowledge Competition Policy Director Charlotte Slaiman explains why she thinks the US decision to let the deal happen is not good news for consumers. She joins Caroline Hyde to discuss on “Bloomberg Technology.” ——–…
Rinsange
July 12, 2023 at 3:15 pm
I’m just wondering why the FTC is shilling for Playstation, trying so hard to protect a company based in Japan
Maudo
July 12, 2023 at 4:09 pm
Big loss for the FTC
Jonathan G.
July 12, 2023 at 4:10 pm
Not sure who Charlotte Slaiman is but she clearly lacks an understanding of the video games industry because this deal is not disappointing for consumers but only to Sony it is.
TheGrandeScoop
July 12, 2023 at 4:16 pm
The FTC focused on protecting sony not the consumers. The judge reminded the ftc lawyers several times throughout the trial that this is about protecting consumers not sony.
ReyCo47
July 12, 2023 at 9:04 pm
Tell me how this protects consumers in any way shape or form?
Mozokuni
July 12, 2023 at 5:32 pm
As a lifelong gamer, it’s clear to me that many of the people in charge of regulations don’t understand the video game industry. The only company that benefits from this deal not going through is Sony. This is a win for gamers and it’s clear that many of the people talking about this I have a grudge against tech companies.
ReyCo47
July 12, 2023 at 9:05 pm
How is this a win for gamers?
Fog
July 12, 2023 at 9:11 pm
How is it not?
Mozokuni
July 12, 2023 at 9:16 pm
@ReyCo47 A bunch of great games are coming to game pass, and Sony won’t be allowed to pay Activision for exclusive content for Call of Duty®.
Mozokuni
July 12, 2023 at 5:40 pm
Sony paying developers to not provide content in their competitors version of the game is anti-consumer. They have done it repeatedly with Call of Duty.
Shady
July 12, 2023 at 7:49 pm
Yet this broad in the yellow won’t mention that. She comes off like a Sony defender. This deal is best for all consumers unless you worship Sony’s plastic box.
ReyCo47
July 12, 2023 at 9:08 pm
You must be young if you don’t remember that Microsoft has done the same in the past
Matthew Hardwick
July 12, 2023 at 5:48 pm
If Game Pass + Xcloud was allowed on every platform/ecosystem none of these concerns exist. That is why Netflix, Disney + and Prime Video are on every device possible. This deal is going to accelerate that possible future for the games industry.
skilashi21
July 12, 2023 at 5:48 pm
Nonsense ❗️Sony has a monopoly on the console market in N.A., Europe, Asia, etc. People are making decisions without knowing the market.
ReyCo47
July 12, 2023 at 9:06 pm
You’re an absolute idiot
Craig The Brute
July 12, 2023 at 5:49 pm
Does Ms Slaiman even play video games? If so what console does she play?
ThrashMetallix
July 12, 2023 at 5:54 pm
How is this a “disappointing result for consumers”??? Microsoft has literally gone out of their way to say that they want to make Activision games more accessible to consumers via their services like Gamepass and other services, including PS+. This gives us options on paying the game for ways that doesn’t immediately result in us forking over $70-$100 each time a game like Call of Duty is dropped.
Are you saying that it would be in our own best interests not to save money?
ReyCo47
July 12, 2023 at 9:07 pm
Explain how this is at all beneficial to consumers in any way shape or form. I dont buy shit box .
Theodore Spitzman
July 12, 2023 at 6:02 pm
Holy clueless
Pancho Fronteras
July 12, 2023 at 7:17 pm
The lady has no idea what she is talking about
MAD DOMINICAN
July 12, 2023 at 7:21 pm
LMAO this woman hasnt play a game in 35 years.she doesnt know what she talking about
Roc
July 12, 2023 at 7:49 pm
Is painfully obvious this one of those absolutely nothing about the video game industry. She is simply a person with an ideological agenda. Trying to get lost changed through FTC action. The FTC is part of the executive branch. Their job is to enforce laws, not create them. They don’t seem to understand that
Yoshi Parker
July 12, 2023 at 7:55 pm
Bravo Microsoft embracing ye old adajitice of if you suck and have no talent but all the money? Buy em out really guys 👏 you scum sucking retribates