THEacquisition of Activision Blizzard continues to be one of the hottest topics in the industry. Over the last few months, we've talked about the current battle Microsoft is preparing to face with the FTC and the internal developments of the various companies involved. Now he takes the field too European antitrust with a long questionnaire addressed to local industry players.
According to Reuters recently reported, it seems that the European-based antitrust is investigating regarding the current Activision Blizzard acquisition, with a long list of questions addressed to European publishers.
Their topic, of course, is the current gaming market and how they believe this new move by Microsoft could affect exclusivity deals and free competition. The opinion of the developers is also requested regarding any developments that this acquisition could have in the field of subscriptions.
In the list of publishers involved in this survey on the future of Activision Blizzard we find some of the biggest names currently in the market, and their answers will surely have an impact on public opinion (we do not yet know if the survey results will be disclosed or not ).
We just have to wait for new details, carefully reflecting on this new move by the European antitrust and its involvement in the matter. It is useless to deny it, the acquisition of Activision Blizzard will involve the entire market, therefore it is not surprising the involvement of a central body on the European continent. In your opinion, what turning points could such a questionnaire lead to? What will be the views of the publishers and their current position in this situation? All eyes are on Microsoft's future moves.
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