"Microsoft CEO Challenges Sony's Exclusive Game Strategy"

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified that making Activision games exclusive would make "no strategic sense" during a trial where the Federal Trade Commission seeks to stop Microsoft's proposed $69 billion merger with Activision Blizzard. The FTC argues that the merger would give Microsoft exclusive access to popular games like "Call of Duty," leaving Nintendo and Sony out. Nadella disagreed, stating that Microsoft believes software should run on as many platforms as possible. To address concerns, Microsoft has agreed to license "Call of Duty" to rivals. Activision CEO Bobby Kotick also testified, emphasizing the importance of offering the game across multiple platforms and warning of a potential user revolt if it were removed from one platform.