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).
Sony to CMA: Activision MUST Remain Independent | A Legal Look (VL746 - LIVE)
In this episode, Richard Hoeg explores three potential theories of harm in the digital world, focusing on the console market, subscription services, and cloud gaming. The discussion concludes with a Q+A session.
Key Points
- Sony argues that the only way to preserve robust competition and protect consumers and independent developers is to ensure that Activision remains independently owned and controlled.
- Sony contends that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision would give it control over irreplaceable content, like Call of Duty, tipping the balance of the gaming industry irreparably in Microsoft's favor.
- Sony believes that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision would harm consumers in the short and long term by reducing competition, increasing prices, and lowering the quality and innovation in games.
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