2023-06-18 23:07:07
The recent attempt to buy Activision Blizzard has generated controversy and public statements from the companies involved. However, one of the most prominent has been PlayStation, which has been fighting to prevent the deal from going through.
His main argument has been the concern that Xbox will make franchises like Call of Duty exclusive, which would seriously affect the competition.
The FTC injunction
This week, the FTC has presented an injunction to stop the acquisition and prevent Microsoft from closing it without the pronouncement of the US body.
In the defense brief presented by Microsoft, relevant information for the case is revealed, including the words of Jim Ryan, head of PlayStation, who assured that Call of Duty would not be exclusive to Xbox.
According to Microsoft, Jim Ryan would have privately told people close to him that, despite the acquisition, Call of Duty would not be exclusive to Xbox due to economic reasons. This completely contradicts the position defended by PlayStation once morest the acquisition, maintaining that the loss of Call of Duty would be inevitable and irreplaceable.
A questioned testimony
Although the exact details of Ryan’s statements are not known, mentioning him in Microsoft’s legal defense indicates that his position in private differed from what he expressed publicly. This raises questions regarding the true intentions and perspectives of the companies involved in this dispute.
It remains to be seen how this conflict will be resolved and what impact it will have on the video game industry. The conflicting statements have added more uncertainty to the situation, leaving players and fans of the franchise in suspense regarding the future of Call of Duty. Stay tuned for future updates on this controversial case.
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