Sony Trying to Sabotage deal between Microsoft and Xbox’s Activision 

PlayStation owner Sony was accused of trying to sabotage Xbox’s acquisition of Activision, stated by the Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick. 

Sony, the owner of PlayStation is accused of sabotaging the deal between Activision and Microsoft. CEO Bobby Kotick believes that Sony is paving their path of purchasing Call of Duty publisher Activision for just shy of 57, 78, 62, 95, 00, 000. 00 Indian rupee.

Why did Sony want to Sabotage the deal?

The deal was a bit controversial for Xbox’s Activision conquers a lot of weight in this industry and the fact that Call of Duty is such an entertainment influential force, together drives a little crazy to the King of the gaming world.

It is as stated by Bobby Kotick, that if the deal is passed then it will be the most expensive gaming acquisition till date. The regulators such as the FTC are trying their best to block the deal from going through, partially at the request of Sony who is despondent with the deal. Sony anticipates the fact that Xbox could turn Call of Duty, one of the biggest Franchises in gaming, exclusive to its platforms. Sony has rejected the proposal raised by Xbox, that is to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation for 10 years with option to extend it later.

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick stated that things are raised to the point where Sony is not tracking down to talk to Microsoft any longer.Kotick further claimed that Sony is trying to sabotage the acquisition by not playing the cards.He also ridiculed at the idea that Microsoft would not support Call of Duty on Playstation.

It is at one toss that Sony escaped talking to anyone at Microsoft.It is absurd that Sony is trying to sabotage the transaction.The whole idea that Kotick and his team are not going to support a Playstation or that Microsoft would not support the Playstation, bewildered him.

Microsoft launched games on PlayStation, Sony : 

Microsoft published games like Minecraft on PlayStation before and extended their continuous support to the online games like The Elder Scrolls online on the platform. To secure more money considering the scale of budget and sales, it would really make sense for Call of Duty to continue on PlayStation, Sony. Kotick anticipates that it will take a while before the whole deal gets settled.

Did Microsoft hire a new lawyer to pitch against Xbox?

CEO Jim Ryan of PlayStation has stopped responding to their calls, Kotick is confident that the deal with Microsoft will finally shut down this July, 2024. Kotick also revealed that Microsoft has now acquired lawyer Beth Wilkinson to help them fight against the FTC. 

He further stated that she is going to have to litigate against the FTC,she will crush them completely.

Kotick also believes that the UK’s competition watchdog isn’t thinking about the way the deal could benefit the country.He also revealed that the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority is believed to publish its preliminary findings this week which will further reveal whether or not the watchdog intends to block or clear the deal.

He further mocked the UK government calling the president Rishi Sunak smart and he understands business.The vision of the leadership is not clear to pursue such lucrative opportunities.There is no leadership and it is a fragile government. If he had to look at the hiring plans, he would do so by finding the next 3,000 to 5.000 people that we need in the UK more than almost any other country.

Kotick further fired shots at Sony, accusing Microsoft’s competitor of trying to sabotage the deal.

What did the UK’s Market Authority have to say?

Kotick’s claim comes not long after the UK’s Market Authority stated that it believes that the deal could actually harm the consumers of the UK. In a recent press release, CMA stated that if the deal is passed then it could result in higher prices, fewer choices, or less innovation for the gamers of the UK.

The fact that the deal will put Microsoft in even a stronger position in cloud gaming and could suppress the competition in the growing market which in turn would harm UK gamers who are unable to afford consoles. The statement issued by the CMA places another roadblock in front of Microsoft’s attempt to pass the deal and finalize the acquisition. 

Is Sony really trying to sabotage the deal?

Kotick claimed that Sony is really trying to sabotage the Microsoft Activision deal.Rationally speaking this claim has not been proven or confirmed. Kotick claimed that Sony suddenly deterred from calling anyone at Microsoft.Sony further stated in their defense that they are still in contact with the company, though it would not say anything beyond that. The conversation remains private. Sony is clearly not rooting for the deal to go through. Despite such hurdles, Kotick’s confidence of acquisition gaining approval by the summer of 2024 is on board.