Microsoft claims FTC's lawsuit against Activision Blizzard buyout is unconstitutional

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Source: Eurogamer

Microsoft claims FTC's lawsuit against Activision Blizzard buyout is unconstitutional

News by Ishraq Subhan Reporter
Published on 23 Dec 2022

Microsoft has issued its response to the Federal Trade Commission's lawsuit against its planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

The FTC has claimed the $69bn deal would let Microsoft suppress its games industry competition.

The company defended the proposed $69bn buyout, defended its previous acquisition of Bethesda owner ZeniMax Media, and justified its decision to make three future titles from the company exclusive to Xbox and PC.

One of its core arguments is the FTC's approach to assessing the acquisition is unconstitutional, specifically violating the Fifth Amendment right to due process.

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[TheRealNorth]

1. Glad FTC is taking action

It's becoming more of an issue where games/software are "exclusive" to one platform ("ie. X-Box or Playstation, Microsoft or Mac).

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2. Monopoly market share and pricing power are anaethma to competition and free markets

and hence to consumer freedom itself.

So there, Mr. Softee!