Both NZ and AUS are not going to block it, at least not going to before there’s a clear picture for US and UK. I think they are just aware they are not going to sway this thing in either direction and want to wait to see if they’re going to be more possible remedies offered for UK and US which they might also be able to have as well.
And also I believe that while PS is the stronger brand, the gap is not as wide as the non-English speaking countries.
If the FTC fails to win a PI the deal will likely already be closed by then. If the FTC wins a PI, the deal will be dead by then.
Winner takes all.
They’re trying to play both sides and reasons like this is why Microsoft will have to close over the CMA if they win against the FTC.
Something that stumps me is New Zealand being concerned about foreclosing cloud gaming for Sony when Sony diesnt even participate in cloud gaming in New Zealand.
When is it it all kicks off in the US? Is it tomorrow?
Tomorrow is simply a scheduling meeting. Will probably also have a judge decision on the Microsoft and FTC difference of opinion in terms of granting in house lawyers access to some protected material.
the FTC is just being petty. I can’t see what having internal lawyers look at protected information could cause. It’s not like Phil Spcencer and Matt Booty are coming in to look at the information. Its just the legal counsel and I’m sure it would have the same stringent terms that any other privileged information has.
Oh I can see the future with Gears, Halo, Hi-Fi, and so on.
Some news for you all (audio only I believe)
Now let the battle commence.
They will be surprised just how many will be tuning in.
What Sony documents could the FTC have that makes them think they can use them to stop the deal? Because other than show off Sony’s anti-competitive behavior to the courts and showing the FTC is protecting them in favor of their Big-tech bad agenda, I don’t see how that is going to help their case.
They don’t have to stop the deal. This is just a trial to establish if the FTC’s case has enough merit so that the courts will legally pause Microsoft and ABK’s ability to merge until a full trial is held. So the bar they need to cross is dramatically lower.
As based on their actions. I think the FTC knows if Microsoft is allowed to complete the merger. They won’t win in court when its all said and done. So there only hope is winning this battle just to stay in the game to delay as long as they can.
I don’t think the information is some kind of smoking gun. I just don’t think they want the Microsoft and ABK lawyers to see it as they will know how to weaponize as they understand the gaming industry. Where, the outside counsel will not be as knowledgeable about the inner workings of the game industry. So it behoves the FTC to be include the data to use it but not allow the people who have the knowledge on how to use it see it.
This truly feels like some insane Royal Rumble match.
I know I’ve used this gif before but this seems like a good time to drop it again
One final time
Depends on if ABK / MS is willing to extend for another year to get the PI appealed and CAT appeal finished.
Damn