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re: pg 7: Microsoft has finalized its purchase of Activision; trailer: first post on page 8
Posted on 7/13/23 at 6:09 pm to imjustafatkid
Posted on 7/13/23 at 6:09 pm to imjustafatkid
When is the deadline for the decision on the appeal?
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Posted on 7/13/23 at 10:07 pm to Poxxxx says GFR
There's no deadline, but the 9th circuit must rule tomorrow if the FTC wants an injunction. Seems unrealistic to expect that to happen. If they don't rule tomorrow, then the deal can close in the USA on Saturday. Even if they don't announce a decision, the deal can close. The current closing deadline is Tuesday. If they are having constructive talks with the CMA, MS/ABK will probably wait as long as they can to close in hopes they can come to an agreement with the CMA. It's possible they extend the deadline but I think they want to close before the FTC has time to meddle further.
Judge Corley already denied the appeal on her end.
I doubt it gets blocked, but the fact that it's the Ninth Circus does give me some pause. They're known for being historically wrong.
It should be obvious that the FTC waited to file a PI motion until it was almost too late to have hearings because they were hoping a PI would kill the deal completely. One would hope courts disagree with such tactics. That's what a competitor does, not a regulator.
Judge Corley already denied the appeal on her end.
I doubt it gets blocked, but the fact that it's the Ninth Circus does give me some pause. They're known for being historically wrong.
It should be obvious that the FTC waited to file a PI motion until it was almost too late to have hearings because they were hoping a PI would kill the deal completely. One would hope courts disagree with such tactics. That's what a competitor does, not a regulator.
This post was edited on 7/14/23 at 7:34 am
Posted on 7/14/23 at 11:39 am to imjustafatkid
The 9th Circuit has not asked MS/ABK for a response to the FTC's appeal yet. MS/ABK must wait for the 9th Circuit Clerk to ask for a response before they can. The FTC then could reply to MS/ABK's response.
Additionally, the 9th Circuit could just deny the appeal without asking MS/ABK to respond.
The only decision that would matter today is if the 9th circuit grants an injunction. Any other conclusion (including no ruling at all) means MS/ABK can close at 12:01 am "tomorrow" (more likely that they close Monday unless there is an injunction).
Additionally, the 9th Circuit could just deny the appeal without asking MS/ABK to respond.
The only decision that would matter today is if the 9th circuit grants an injunction. Any other conclusion (including no ruling at all) means MS/ABK can close at 12:01 am "tomorrow" (more likely that they close Monday unless there is an injunction).
This post was edited on 7/14/23 at 11:40 am
Posted on 7/14/23 at 1:47 pm to imjustafatkid
Posted on 7/14/23 at 6:44 pm to imjustafatkid
Posted on 7/14/23 at 7:24 pm to Poxxxx says GFR
I think so too. If the 9th circuit denies the PI today, they'll probably close the deal on Monday. If they don't rule at all today, they'll probably close tomorrow.
Posted on 7/14/23 at 7:31 pm to imjustafatkid
The Ninth Circuit has, rightly, denied the FTC's appeal. I'm betting the deal closes on Monday, but wouldn't be shocked if MS/ABK pull the trigger tomorrow.
Brad Smith, MS Vice Chair and President:
ETA: I still think it will be Monday to give more time for MS/ABK to come to an agreement with the CMA. I believe it will close by Tuesday no matter what the CMA does.
Brad Smith, MS Vice Chair and President:
quote:
We appreciate the Ninth Circuit's swift response denying the FTC's motion to further delay the Activision deal. This brings us another step closer to the finish line in this marathon of global regulatory reviews.
ETA: I still think it will be Monday to give more time for MS/ABK to come to an agreement with the CMA. I believe it will close by Tuesday no matter what the CMA does.
This post was edited on 7/14/23 at 7:43 pm
Posted on 7/14/23 at 8:23 pm to imjustafatkid
Let's hope this thing is signed, sealed and delivered on Monday! What an absolute "W" for consumers. Hell, for the gaming industry.
Posted on 7/14/23 at 8:58 pm to Poxxxx says GFR
quote:
Let's hope this thing is signed, sealed and delivered on Monday! What an absolute "W" for consumers. Hell, for the gaming industry.
Absolutely.
The same 9th Circuit judges threw out the "gamers lawsuit" appeal for an injunction today also.
This post was edited on 7/14/23 at 8:59 pm
Posted on 7/16/23 at 9:16 am to Poxxxx says GFR
quote:
We are pleased to announce that Microsoft and @PlayStation have signed a binding agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. We look forward to a future where players globally have more choice to play their favorite games.
Phil Spencer on Twitter about 15 minutes ago.
LINK
Posted on 7/16/23 at 9:23 am to TIGERSTORM
Now make Bethesda games at least timed exclusives.
Posted on 7/16/23 at 10:21 am to sicboy
I honestly couldn't care less about COD being exclusive or whatever. I'm more interested in Diablo and maybe some StarCraft or WarCraft single player narrative games.
It's going to be awesome to get to play COD single player campaigns without having to buy the games though. That's honestly all I ever do with them.
ETA: Sony coming to this agreement destroys whatever arguments the FTC still had. The CMA is now the only hurdle. MS/ABK will close over the CMA if it looks like they won't be able to come to a constructive agreement, but if they think the CMA might be willing to deal it isn't out of the question that they extend the deadline a little longer in hopes of closing the deal without "closing over" the UK. Would be a good faith move so they are in a better position with the regulator for future purchases.
If talks break down though, they'll definitely close over the UK.
It's going to be awesome to get to play COD single player campaigns without having to buy the games though. That's honestly all I ever do with them.
ETA: Sony coming to this agreement destroys whatever arguments the FTC still had. The CMA is now the only hurdle. MS/ABK will close over the CMA if it looks like they won't be able to come to a constructive agreement, but if they think the CMA might be willing to deal it isn't out of the question that they extend the deadline a little longer in hopes of closing the deal without "closing over" the UK. Would be a good faith move so they are in a better position with the regulator for future purchases.
If talks break down though, they'll definitely close over the UK.
This post was edited on 7/16/23 at 10:30 am
Posted on 7/16/23 at 12:33 pm to imjustafatkid
quote:
Sony coming to this agreement destroys whatever arguments the FTC still had.
This only makes sense if Sony didn’t express concerns originally. Which they had every right to do by the way. The only reason they’re signing it now is because they have no other choice.
quote:
It's going to be awesome to get to play COD single player campaigns without having to buy the games though.
Is PlayStation customers going to benefit from this as well…? Probably not. Thanks MS for thinking about ALL gamers!
Posted on 7/16/23 at 3:46 pm to finchmeister08
and so it starts... 
Posted on 7/16/23 at 4:19 pm to finchmeister08
Not even close to surprised
Posted on 7/16/23 at 5:35 pm to finchmeister08
That’s hilarious
Posted on 7/16/23 at 8:23 pm to bad93ex
"We look forward to a future where players have more choice to play their favorite games on Xbox devices."
Posted on 7/16/23 at 11:48 pm to finchmeister08
quote:
and so it starts
No, that started a long time ago. MS never indicated they would keep any games other than COD on PlayStation. It's very strange that everyone focused on COD while MS was saying all along that it didn't make financial sense for them to remove COD from PS.
This post was edited on 7/17/23 at 12:07 am
Posted on 7/17/23 at 12:49 am to imjustafatkid
quote:
MS never indicated they would keep any games other than COD on PlayStation.
Bloomberg Article
quote:- Phil Spencer, January 18, 2022
“I’ll just say to players out there who are playing Activision Blizzard games on Sony’s platform: It’s not our intent to pull communities away from that platform and we remained committed to that,”
in other words:
"it's not our intent, but it is the result."
Posted on 7/17/23 at 6:29 am to finchmeister08
I wonder what it does to games like Overwatch 2. I imagine that'll stay as it's F2P and they make their money from the skin shop. Why would you just cut PS players out of that?
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