The merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard is still under review by regulators in Europe and the United States. Sony recently submitted an opinion to the British Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), stating that they believe that Microsoft may give them a “Calling Moment” with bugs.
Sony expressed this concern to the CMA. Sony said that Microsoft’s PlayStation version of Call of Duty may not have problems until the end of the game or during an update. And it may delay the repair time. And even if it can be repaired quickly, it has already damaged the player’s perception of the PS platform.
In addition, Sony also questioned that Microsoft may offer different rewards for different versions. Moreover, the investment in the development of the PS version may not be as good as that of the Xbox version. At the same time, Sony also accused Microsoft of negotiating by talking to the media, and did not want to sit down and talk with Sony at all.
Sony’s somewhat unreasonable statement has begun to be criticized by the American media. Lulu Cheng Meservey, executive vice president of corporate affairs and chief business officer of Activision Blizzard, pointed out on Twitter that the 10-year agreement Microsoft proposed to Sony has far exceeded its conditions. It is more favorable than the current agreement between Activision Blizzard and Sony, and it also guarantees the long-term use right of “Decisive Moment”, but Sony continues to refuse.
Why is Sony making these exaggerated claims? Maybe you can understand the reason from another tweet by Lulu Cheng Meservey:
“I’m not asking for a new Call of Duty deal, I’m just trying to stop them from merging,” SIE CEO Jim Ryan said in Brussels, answering questions.
The CEO of SIE answered that question in Brussels.
In his words:
“I don’t want a new Call of Duty deal. I just want to block your merger.”
— Lulu Cheng Meservey (@lulumeservey) March 8, 2023
