Sony is no longer the only major company opposing Microsoft’s $69 billion merger with Activision Blizzard. Tech giants are joining the PlayStation owner.
Google and Nvidia express market and competition concerns in case Xbox gets hold of the creators of Call of Duty, Diablo, Overwatch, Crash Bandicoot, World of Warcraft, StarCraft or Candy Crush Saga.
This became known to Bloomberg from reliable sources. That’s how we know it Google and Nvidia are backing the FTC’s key demand.that Microsoft could gain a significant advantage in the mobile, cloud, and subscription gaming markets by acquiring Activision Blizzard.
On the other side. In these cases, the arguments are much broader than in the case of Sony, whose concerns revolve mainly around Game Pass and the future of the Call of Duty series on PlayStation consoles.
Bloomberg also noted that Nvidia is not strongly opposed to the acquisition. Instead, he emphasizes the need for equal and open access to games.
Recall that in December last year, the US Federal Commission filed a lawsuit against Microsoft demanding to block the deal. The commission argues that the merger will hinder competition in the video game industry. However, domestic trials are scheduled for no earlier than August. Some say the law is not preventing Microsoft from completing its purchase of Activision Blizzard once the deal has been approved in the UK and the European Union.
Google fears rise as it shuts down its cloud platform stagewhile Nvidia is focusing more on its cloud technology and pushing GeForce Now. In truth, Nvidia must have a bigger problem with Microsoft’s connection to Activision Blizzard, which can play GeForce Now games because Microsoft prefers its xCloud as part of an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.
Source :Indian TV
