British Competition Authority (CMA) released a preliminary report on the planned acquisition Activision Blizzard from the side Microsoft. He concludes that trade “could have resulted in higher prices, less choice or less innovation for UK players.” and offers to remove at least the brand from him Call of Duty.
According to the CMA, the decision will only be partial acquisition by Activision Blizzard. This would mean Call of Duty Brand Saleor perhaps selling Activision or Activision and Blizzard, leaving Microsoft with mobile King.
CMA is aware of Microsoft’s push to release a multi-platform Call of Duty – in addition to PC and its own Xbox consoles, also on Game console And Nintendo Switch – and he may consider this a sufficient solution. However, this situation will require a long-term fulfillment of the obligation, and partial purchase remains the CMA’s preferred option.
“Our commitment to providing long-term, 100% equal access to Call of Duty for Sony, Nintendo, Steam and others preserves the benefits of this deal for players and developers and increases competition in the marketplace,” she told VGC. Microsoft Vice President Rima Alai, “Ten years of equality. In terms of content, price, features, quality and gameplay.”
Microsoft recently received similar acquisition comments from European commission, but believes that it will be easier to negotiate with her. If he could manage to reach a satisfactory agreement with the European authorities, this might also help him in the legal dispute caused by the Americans. federal commercial commission.
Source : Zing
