The case of the takeover of Activision Blizzard King by Microsoft continues to be talked regarding, following months of trying to convince the various authorities in charge of competition. Among the most reluctant, the European Union will receive representatives from Redmond this week. One last opportunity to convince.
Hearing scheduled for February 21
At the beginning of February, a spokesperson for Microsoft confided that he was calm regarding the takeover operation that Microsoft is trying on the Activision Blizzard King group. However, the European Union had reservations and expressed concerns regarding the arguments brought forward by Microsoft.
On February 21, the Redmond firm will therefore be received once more by the European authorities, as part of an interview behind closed doors. Microsoft will therefore have the heavy task of convincing one last time and reassuring the members of this commission as to the benefits of such an operation.
This hearing will probably be an opportunity for Microsoft to readjust its takeover offer once more and reassure the authorities in charge of the file to achieve the final objective: the integration of Activision Blizzard King studios within Xbox Game Studios. The European Union will give its final verdict at the beginning of April, at the latest. A tight schedule for Microsoft, in search of support.