UK regulator slams decision, says it lets Microsoft rule cloud gaming for next decade.
Microsoft’s stalled Activision Blizzard buyout received some positive news today, as the EU offered its approval.
In a statement on the decision, Microsoft said this commitment would “apply globally”.
The EU ultimately dismissed its earlier concerns around the deal’s potential to harm rival console makers (ie.
Sony, Nintendo) and game subscription services (such as PlayStation Plus).
Indeed, the EU said it believes the deal could actually “promote its growth”.
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As you’d expect, Activision today offered a positive spin on the news.
We expect these teams to grow and prosper given their governments' firm but pragmatic approach to gaming."
Failure in Europe would have dealt a successive heavy blow to Microsoft’s hopes of owning Activision Blizzard.
Next up, seeing off the FTC’s legal action this summer.
