Zippy6 said:
The CMA and the FTC both being against it could encourage that I think yes. I still think EC will most likely approve but I'm a lot less confident now. This is a huge blow for MS. ActivisionBlizzard has no doubt already been factored into their gaming plans for the years ahead. They will throw everything at trying to get this decision reversed because it's too big and important of a deal. It will take a lot more time though and they may not even succeed at the end of the appeal process. |
Tbh, I don't think EC will care what FTC does, EC has for the most part been the most competent and steady regulator out there, they aren't constantly changing their agenda depending on who is President, Lol. And the CMA were under EC's authority until Brexit so the CMA's regulatory practices are more new and making a name for themselves.
The only reason a CMA decision could influence an EC one Imho is due to 'similar' markets and them working together in recent history (up until Brexit). Europe and America however are often digging at each other, Lol. So I don't think they'd be much influence, vastly different market, different politics and different attitudes.
Last edited by Ryuu96 - on 26 April 2023
