Most of the regulatory bodies that haven't decided yet have focused their sights on Call of Duty, and for a good reason - it's one of the most profitable gaming properties today.įor what it's worth, Microsoft has offered multiple concessions to make the deal happen.
Activision Blizzard is also behind mega franchises like Diablo.ĭon't expect Spencer's latest statements to change the focus of the European Commission, the UK CMA, and the US's FTC regarding the acquisition. However, regulators agree that Sony and Microsoft are direct competitors against each other. In Spencer's words, the Activision Blizzard deal isn't "some linchpin to the long term - Xbox will exist if this deal doesn't go through."ĭespite the brave face that Spencer is putting on, he did note that Activision Blizzard is an "important acquisition." Spencer adds that he wants the video game market to have more players, citing the smartphone market as an example.Īt the moment, the console space is split between Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. Furthermore, Spencer says that Microsoft can survive if the deal doesn't happen. Spencer explains that the main reason was for Microsoft to "catch up" with Google and Apple in the mobile market.
According to an interview with The Times, the long-time Xbox boss downplayed the importance of Microsoft's still-ongoing acquisition attempt of Activision Blizzard.Īpparently, Call of Duty isn't the reason why Microsoft wanted to buy the gaming publisher for nearly $70 billion, in the first place.
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