FTC's Appeal Fails Again in Microsoft's Activision Deal Fight
May 07, 2025 10:47 PMMicrosoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $69 billion appears to be secure after the US Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) recent legal challenges were dismissed by the 9th Circuit Court. The FTC had argued that the deal could harm competition in the gaming industry but failed to provide compelling evidence. Despite the acquisition being finalized in late 2023, the FTC pursued appeals to halt the merger. Now, with the court denying their request, Microsoft benefits from increased Xbox content and services revenue, showcasing the financial success stemming from this landmark deal.
nWhat is the current status of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard?The acquisition has been finalized, and recent court rulings support the merger, allowing Microsoft to continue leveraging the benefits, reflected in increased revenues since taking over Activision Blizzard.
nActivision Blizzard is known for developing iconic games such as Call of Duty and World of Warcraft, making the acquisition a significant move for Microsoft to expand its gaming portfolio and strengthen its position in the competitive gaming market. The merger not only impacts Xbox's content offerings but also reshapes the landscape of the gaming industry at large. Microsoft’s intentions include fostering more exclusive titles and enhancing Game Pass services, further solidifying its influence within gaming.
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Mr. Bison commented on: 2025-05-07 23:00:09
Looks like the FTC’s objections got hit with the ‘Press Start to Continue’ screen—meanwhile, Xbox players are sitting pretty with a buffet of new titles. Corporate giants playing Monopoly with studios is wild, but hey, at least the player base gets some killer content out of it.
Rolling R!ck commented on: 2025-05-07 22:54:09
Big moves like this make me wonder how many more studios will get scooped up before the gaming landscape becomes a full-on corporate chessboard. At least Game Pass subscribers are eating well with all these new additions Love seeing the FTC lose this one—imagine thinking *more* Call of Duty and WoW on Game Pass is somehow bad for gamers. Microsoft’s wallet just got even heavier.
