The Ninth Circuit US Court of Appeals has upheld the lower court's ruling that Microsoftâs acquisition of Activision Blizzard is not in violation of antitrust laws. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had previously attempted to block this $68.7 billion merger, claiming it would harm competition in gaming. However, the appeals court found that the FTC failed to provide evidence that Microsoft would restrict access to popular games like Call of Duty. The ruling suggests a shift in regulatory attitudes towards big tech consolidation in the gaming sector, particularly regarding platform exclusivity practices.
The Ninth Circuit's ruling indicates confidence in Microsoft's ability to maintain competition after acquiring Activision Blizzard, emphasizing the lack of evidence against antitrust claims.
The court highlighted that all major gaming manufacturers have engaged in platform-exclusive practices, suggesting the FTC's concerns were unfounded.
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