| Microsoft Activision deal could lessen competition, UK watchdog finds |
|
|
|
อ้างอิง
อ่าน 154 ครั้ง / ตอบ 17 ครั้ง
|
momo
|
Microsoft Activision deal could lessen competition, UK watchdog finds
Microsoft's plan to buy Activision Blizzard could substantially lessen competition in consoles, multi-game subscription services and game streaming, a UK watchdog has said.
The official ปั่นสล็อต เวลาไหนดี web from slot camp, a provider of a wide range of online betting games, covers all the games currently available.
Microsoft wants to buy the maker of Overwatch, Candy Crush and Call of Duty for $68.7bn (£59.2bn).
But the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says its concerns mean it may now carry out an in-depth probe.
Microsoft said it was ready to work with the CMA on the 'next steps'.
If the deal goes through it will be the Xbox maker's largest ever acquisition.
The games Activision Blizzard make are some of the most popular in the world. But it has previously faced accusations of permitting a toxic and sexist work-place culture.
In its ruling, the CMA said that it was concerned that if Microsoft bought Activision Blizzard it could harm rivals, 'by refusing them access to Activision Blizzard games or providing access on much worse terms'.
Sorcha O'Carroll, senior director of mergers at the CMA, said: 'Microsoft could use its control over popular games like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft post-merger to harm rivals.
'If our current concerns are not addressed, we plan to explore this deal in an in-depth Phase 2 investigation to reach a decision that works in the interests of UK gamers and businesses.'
This decision marks the end of the CMA's initial investigation, Phase 1 as it is called. At Phase 2, the CMA appoints an independent panel to examine the deal in more depth.
If after that CMA finds that a merger is problematic it will take steps to remedy its bad effects. That could mean stopping the merger, or allowing it to proceed but only if certain conditions are met.
|
| |
momo [193.37.32.xxx] เมื่อ 7/11/2023 20:58
|
