Virtual Legality
Virtual Legality is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).
10 YEARS?! | Microsoft Bids to End Call of Duty Madness w/ Sony (VL744)
In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses a recent New York Times article on video game laws, reflects on a decade in the industry, and ponders potential FTC litigation. He wraps up with final thoughts.
Key Points
- Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard faces intense regulatory scrutiny across 16 countries, with concerns focusing on antitrust laws and the potential for Microsoft to gain outsized power in the video game industry.
- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) may be preparing a legal challenge to the deal, as indicated by their request for sworn statements from other companies to outline their concerns about the acquisition's impact on the industry.
- Microsoft offered Sony a 10-year deal to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation, an offer that has not been immediately accepted by Sony, suggesting Sony believes there's a substantial chance to block the acquisition entirely.
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