Why Microsoft Is Being Sued | GameSpot News

The Federal Trade Commission is suing Microsoft in an attempt to stop the company’s $69 billion acquisition of publisher Activision Blizzard. #GamingNews #Xbox #TheGameAwards The suit, which was filed December 8, claims that the deal would make Microsoft too strong a competitor in the video games industry, and would ultimately suppress competition. Microsoft has reportedly not seen such a “serious regulatory threat to its business“ in over 20 years, when the Department of Justice brought an antitrust lawsuit against the company. In a press release from the FTC, the commission gave more insight into their decision. One part that caught my eye says, “Microsoft decided to make several of Bethesda’s titles including Starfield and Redfall Microsoft exclusives despite assurances it had given to European antitrust authorities that it had no incentive to withhold games from rival consoles.” In other words, the FTC is worried Microsoft will change their mind about Call of