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Microsoft wins FTC fight to buy Activision Blizzard

https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/11/23779039/microsoft-activision-blizzard-ftc-trial-win

From the article, quoting Judge Corley:

... the Court finds the FTC has not shown a likelihood it will prevail on its claim this particular vertical merger in this specific industry may substantially lessen competition. To the contrary, the record evidence points to more consumer access to Call of Duty and other Activision content. The motion for a preliminary injunction is therefore DENIED.

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[–] ram@lemmy.ramram.ink 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

The only time Sony's ever had stronger hardware was PS3, which was a dumpsterfire that never even ended in a profit. PS1 < NS4. PS2 < GCN. PS4 < Xbox One (by a small margin). PS5 < Xbox Series X.

The only thing they have to their name is a bit of code made for their platform and not others, and the opportunity to buy a $700 headset that's outclassed by a standalone $400 headset.

The best thing that ever happened to Sony was a) Nintendo using cartridges to solidify FF as a PS franchise, and b) Sega marketing Nintendo as "for kids" back in the 90s, a stereotype they've never been able to get away from.

[–] angstylittlecatboy@reddthat.com 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That is however, with the caveat that all Xbox games have to run on Series S as well.

[–] ram@lemmy.ramram.ink 1 points 1 year ago

And nearly all PS5 games have to run on PS4. I fail to see your point.