Yesterday we reported how Sony believe that the acquisition of Activision Blizzard from Microsoft is a threat to competition. The focus of the matter was call of Dutya historic franchise that, according to Sony, is unrivaled if it becomes Microsoft exclusive.
Now comes the response from the Redmond company: In the 118-page notification issued by Microsoft in connection with the ongoing investigation into the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by competition regulators in Brazil, the software giant makes an indirect statement to dismiss Sony’s concerns.
In paragraph 285 of its statement, the company states that strong and distinctive games are available from both Sony and Nintendo, including their exclusive titles. Microsoft cites global market intelligence firm IDC, which previously recognized God of War and Marvel’s Spider Man as Sony’s leading exclusive games in 2018, as well as other notable titles like The Last of Us and Uncharted.
According to parent company Xbox, the aforementioned PlayStation titles are indicative of Sony’s vertical integration. Microsoft identifies Spider-man as a prime example in this regard, pointing out that Sony owns the IP movie rights. Parent company Xbox says this demonstrates Sony’s broader strategy of acquiring rights that make third-party franchises exclusive to its console. The statement also highlights Final Fantasy VII as another example of this.
Source: ResetEra
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