It may be not indication of anything but I find it interesting that other regulators, instead of going for the easy way the FTC paved for them to block the deal, are taking their time in their investigation. For example: we all can agree that NZ is just waiting for what others say and going along (lol) but if they wanted to block it, the FTC already gave them an easy way to do it why dont follow?
Same with the CMA. Why take more time if it is (supossedly) 100% guarantee now that they will to block the deal. Why just donât follow the FTC lead in the timeframe you initially put?
Small countries are never ever going to block an acquisition by themselves unless the acquisition really really f*cks the industry up. European Commission or FTC might block a merger babsed on doomsday slippery slope scenarios, small countries canât afford to be spiteful or perceived as difficult for international business. As the video game industry will remain a highly fragmented, competitive industry even if MS does acquire ABK, they have zero incentive to play tough. At most, they can pretend to be dilligent, which is what they are doing.
Jeez this has been one heck of a roller coaster ride. I really hope these regulators do their job and make the right decision. Rather than being pressured by the market leader and a agenda drives FTC.
Idas said this, remember that forum going crazy over the things Jez tweeted to Lina but he was correct about her⌠feels like some people at the FTC maybe shouldnât have a job after this but the CMA can still bail them outâŚ
This guy should really keep this to himself. The conversation is all about cod, keep it that way.
Microsoft should be allowed to make all games (including cod) exclusive and how rediculous to suggest that all ABK games should have to be multiplat for 10 years post purchaseâŚ
