"FTC vs Microsoft: Unveiling the Consumer and Competition Consequences of the Merger"

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has presented its closing arguments in the FTC v Microsoft case, explaining how the proposed $68.7 billion merger between Microsoft and Activision could harm consumers and competition in the video games market. The FTC highlighted concerns about potential reductions in quality and delays of Activision-Blizzard games on Sony platforms, as well as the possibility of full or partial foreclosure of games on non-Microsoft platforms. The FTC also raised concerns about Microsoft's control over the cloud gaming market and the potential impact on competition. The FTC seeks a preliminary injunction to delay the merger until its Phase III investigation is complete.