Report: Microsoft and Sony 'Not Close' to Signing a Deal Over Activision Blizzard - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 21 February 2023 / 3,043 Views
Sony continues to remain opposed to Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition even as the two companies meet in Brussels today.
People familiar with the situation have told GamesIndustry that a deal between Microsoft and Sony is "not close." This is despite efforts to find a way forwards.
This report follows Microsoft attending a hearing in front of the European Union and national antitrust officials. The company is trying to convince the regulators to approve its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Activision Blizzard, Google, Nvidia, other interested parties, and gaming experts are also attending the hearing, which is still on-going.
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal has been facing opposition from regulators in the US, UK, and European Union. The deal has confirmed to have been approved in Brazil, Chile, Saudi Arabia, and Serbia.
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Sony has no incentive to help MS close these deal smoothly.
Good, dont bend the knee Sony
Yes, we need to continue Japan number 1 and 2. No xbox
You do not have to worry, Sony will never sign a agreement, not matter how good it is. If MS acquire ABK, though they may lose out but its all a gamble at this point.
There is zero reason why Sony should sign any deal with Microsoft. On the contrary, they are better off not signing as Microsoft would still (it appears) be forced to provide the game on equal terms and features on day 1 anyway.
MS already has 23 studios. They just need to invest, nurture and grow them and put out consistently good games. Plus remove AAA day & date releases from Gamepass. Way to much money lost.
