As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I can’t help but feel a pang of frustration as I follow the latest developments between Microsoft and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over the Xbox Game Pass and the proposed Activision Blizzard acquisition.
Microsoft’s attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard faced opposition from the US government, specifically the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Although the FTC’s legal action to halt the merger was unsuccessful, they have recently taken Microsoft to court again over a new Xbox Game Pass tier, which they claim is inferior. In response, Microsoft is countering these allegations.
Microsoft, through Game Developer, filed a response to the FTC’s documentation, made accessible online by Tom Warren of The Verge. In essence, Microsoft admits that the new Game Pass Standard rate is higher than the terminated Game Pass Console price. However, they also emphasize that this newer version comes with multiplayer capabilities which were previously purchased separately. Moreover, Microsoft justifies the increase in price for Game Pass Ultimate due to the addition of an increasing number of games being made available on the service on their release dates.
From my perspective as a Microsoft fan, I’d rephrase it like this: Microsoft is pushing back against the FTC’s efforts to change their case regarding our acquisition of Activision Blizzard. They’re arguing that it’s not fair to label our new game subscription offerings as a “degraded” version of Game Pass for Console. In the original filing, the FTC barely mentioned subscriptions during the trial. Microsoft also signed a 10-year deal with Sony to ensure Call of Duty remains on PlayStation as part of the merger’s initial terms.
To date, the federal court has stayed silent on the FTC’s complaint against Microsoft regarding the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Given the advanced stage of the proceedings, it appears challenging to reverse the merger. However, the court’s position remains uncertain as it has yet to make a decision in this ongoing dispute.
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2024-07-23 17:08