Microsoft-Activision Deal Could Harm Competition in Gaming Sector, UK Antitrust Watchdog Says
08 Fevereiro 2023 - 9:41AM
Dow Jones News
By Kyle Morris
The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority said Wednesday that
its investigation has provisionally found that Microsoft Corp.'s
proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc. could lead to
higher prices, fewer choices, or less innovation for U.K.
gamers.
The regulator said its in-depth independent investigation
provisionally found the deal raises concerns about cloud and
console gaming. Any merger could make Microsoft even stronger in
cloud gaming, stifling competition to the detriment of U.K.
gamers.
The deal could also weaken the rivalry between the Xbox and
PlayStation gaming consoles, it said.
The regulator is inviting responses from interested parties to
its provisional findings by March 1.
Write to Kyle Morris at kyle.morris@dowjones.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
February 08, 2023 07:26 ET (12:26 GMT)
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