Microsoft And Sony’s Activision Battle May Be Starting To Tilt In Xbox’s Favor
European Union Likely to Pass Xbox’s $69 Billion Buyout of Activision
Forbes – 3 days ago
Microsoft And Sony’s Activision Battle May Be Starting To Tilt In Xbox’s Favor
EU to OK Microsoft’s huge Activision bid
Microsoft/Activision deal will win EU approval, sources say
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The Verge – 3 days ago
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What does the future hold for Xbox and PlayStation?
The gaming world was sent into a frenzy this week when it was announced that Microsoft is in talks to buy Activision Blizzard for a whopping $69 billion. If the deal goes through, it would be the biggest acquisition in the history of the gaming industry, and would solidify Xbox’s position as the leading console platform.
Sony is no doubt feeling the heat, as the deal would give Microsoft an even more dominant position in the console market. PlayStation has always been the underdog in the console wars, but in recent years they have managed to close the gap with Xbox thanks to their strong lineup of exclusive games.
If Microsoft acquires Activision, they would not only get their hands on some of the biggest franchises in gaming, including Call of Duty and World of Warcraft, but they would also get a huge boost in terms of first-party exclusives.
There has been no official word from Sony on the potential acquisition, but sources close to the company say that they are “disappointed” and “concerned” by the news.
It remains to be seen how the European Union will react to the proposed acquisition, but it is likely that they will give it the green light. antitrust laws are designed to protect competition, not competitors, and Microsoft is already dominant in the console market.
This is a huge deal for the gaming industry, and it will be interesting to see how it plays out in the months and years to come.
