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).
X-MAS PARTY | Microsoft and Activision Answer the FTC (VL757 LIVE)
In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses Microsoft's attempt to be the "nice guy" in response to the New York Times, their reaction to the FTC, and contrasts it with Activision's own response. He wraps up with final thoughts and holiday wishes.
Key Points
- The FTC's complaint against the Microsoft-Activision merger is based on unfounded assumptions that Microsoft will withhold Call of Duty from competitors, harming Xbox's rivals in three alleged relevant markets.
- Activision's response to the FTC's complaint is vehemently critical, asserting that the FTC's theory ignores real-world evidence and is based on hypothetical scenarios that have no basis in reality.
- Microsoft's response to the FTC is more measured, emphasizing the pro-competitive benefits of the merger and challenging the FTC's definition of relevant markets as artificial and nonsensical.
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