Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard is one of the hottest topics in the industry right now. But it appears the date for determining the deal's fate has been pushed back, as the European Commission has extended the deadline with a special report on the reason for the delay and exactly when we can expect a final decision.
The European Commission issued a significant statement on Thursday, postponing the acquisition from April 25th to May 22nd. While details of the proposed solutions have not been announced, Microsoft recently announced several partnerships to bring Call of Duty to the cloud and home platforms, should the deal be approved. During this period, the EU will now seek feedback from competitors and customers before making a decision on the acquisition.
In an interview with Reuters, a Microsoft spokesperson said the company has already delivered on its promise to bring the Call of Duty series to more platforms. This began with Nintendo, along with a special agreement with cloud gaming services offered by companies like Nvidia.
Specifically mentioning Call of Duty because it's the most controversial factor in the matter, Microsoft complained that the CMA censorship board sued Sony for overestimating the value of the CoD series and cited a YouGov survey that found only three percent of PlayStation gamers would consider it a game. Moving to Xbox for this series. Sony isn't the only company concerned about the deal, but three anonymous parties have reported potential harm to competition following the acquisition's completion.
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