Ubisoft Lands Streaming Rights To Activision Blizzard Video games As Microsoft Tries To Woo UK Regulators

This modified deal treatments the most important concern for the U.Ok. CMA, which spoke of Microsoft’s anticipated monopoly over the cloud gaming market if the deal was accredited. It additionally seems to align with Smith’s assurance to deal with CMA’s issues after the 2 events agreed to barter outdoors of court docket. Earlier in July, the manager tweeted about tweaking the deal to achieve the U.Ok. regulator’s approval, whereas additionally disagreeing with the earlier opposition.

Our assertion on the mutual request with the CMA for a pause of our attraction within the UK: pic.twitter.com/8Aky2IJjxS

— Brad Smith (@BradSmi) July 11, 2023

Nevertheless, as an alternative of an immediate nod, the CMA has initiated one other investigation whereas asserting its authentic resolution to ban the Microsoft-Activision deal stays, and is predicted to launch its findings by October 18, 2023. This extends CMA’s earlier deadline of August 29, when it was anticipated to launch its conclusions after reviewing Microsoft’s attraction towards the preliminary blocking of the deal. 

The CMA CEO Sarah Cardell maintains the re-organization doesn’t warrant approval. As a substitute, the regulator will resolve to make sure “open and efficient competitors driving innovation and selection” within the cloud gaming trade.