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% Phil Spencer ‘feels good’ about Xbox’s proposed Activision deal gaining approval VGC Open main menu Lengthy FIFA players MultiVersus characters Disney Dreamlight recipe list First for Video Game News Follow VGC Phil Spencer feels good about Xbox s proposed Activision deal gaining approvalThe $69 billion deal is currently being scrutinised by regulators Video Game News 24th Aug 2022 / 3:41 pm Posted by Tom IvanXbox boss Phil Spencer has expressed confidence in the progress Microsoft is making towards its planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard – although he admits he’s in uncharted territory. Microsoft’s proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of the Call of Duty publisher would be the games industry’s biggest-ever deal, comfortably surpassing the record $12.7 billion Take-Two and Zynga merger completed earlier this year. The deal is currently being scrutinised by regulators concerned about potential antitrust issues during a time of increasing consolidation in the gaming industry.
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% Phil Spencer ‘feels good’ about Xbox’s proposed Activision deal gaining approval VGC Open main menu Lengthy FIFA players MultiVersus characters Disney Dreamlight recipe list First for Video Game News Follow VGC Phil Spencer feels good about Xbox s proposed Activision deal gaining approvalThe $69 billion deal is currently being scrutinised by regulators Video Game News 24th Aug 2022 / 3:41 pm Posted by Tom IvanXbox boss Phil Spencer has expressed confidence in the progress Microsoft is making towards its planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard – although he admits he’s in uncharted territory. Microsoft’s proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of the Call of Duty publisher would be the games industry’s biggest-ever deal, comfortably surpassing the record $12.7 billion Take-Two and Zynga merger completed earlier this year. The deal is currently being scrutinised by regulators concerned about potential antitrust issues during a time of increasing consolidation in the gaming industry.
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Bringing Redfall to life with Arkane AustinSubscribe to VGC on YouTube Spencer said in an interview with Bloomberg: “I feel good about the progress that we’ve been making, but I go into the process supportive of people who maybe aren’t as close to the gaming industry asking good, hard questions about ‘what is our intent? What does this mean? If you play it out over five years, is this constricting a market?
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Bringing Redfall to life with Arkane AustinSubscribe to VGC on YouTube Spencer said in an interview with Bloomberg: “I feel good about the progress that we’ve been making, but I go into the process supportive of people who maybe aren’t as close to the gaming industry asking good, hard questions about ‘what is our intent? What does this mean? If you play it out over five years, is this constricting a market?
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Is it growing a market?’ “I’ve never done a $70 billion dollar deal, so I don’t know what my confidence means,” he added. “I will say the discussions we’ve been having seem positive.” This week it was claimed that Saudi Arabia has become the first regulatory authority to approve Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Further reading 69 Xbox boss expects there to be less and less platform exclusive games in futureMicrosoft’s gaming chief thinks products being multiplatform is better for the industryMicrosoft recently reiterated its claim that it doesn’t have plans to make Call of Duty an Xbox exclusive should it successfully acquire Activision Blizzard.
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Is it growing a market?’ “I’ve never done a $70 billion dollar deal, so I don’t know what my confidence means,” he added. “I will say the discussions we’ve been having seem positive.” This week it was claimed that Saudi Arabia has become the first regulatory authority to approve Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Further reading 69 Xbox boss expects there to be less and less platform exclusive games in futureMicrosoft’s gaming chief thinks products being multiplatform is better for the industryMicrosoft recently reiterated its claim that it doesn’t have plans to make Call of Duty an Xbox exclusive should it successfully acquire Activision Blizzard.
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Spencer also told Bloomberg that he expects there to be “less and less” platform exclusive games in future as he believes products being multiplatform is better for the industry long-term. 17 Comments Related VGC Content Phil Spencer could be teasing Xbox s game streaming device in a new office photo19 hours ago Microsoft generated $2 9bn from Xbox Game Pass last year regulatory docs suggest23 hours ago Rivals asked for feedback on Xbox&#8217 s Activision deal in leaked EU questionnaire4 days ago Brazilian regulator says Sony could compete without Call of Duty like Nintendo does5 days ago Popular Now on VGC1 Harley Quinn voice actor criticises Chris Pratt Mario casting &#8216 It should be Charles&#8217 2 Phil Spencer could be teasing Xbox s game streaming device in a new office photo3 Interview How PlatinumGames is betting on Nintendo expertise to shape its future4 Modern Warfare 2 will seemingly require a phone number like Overwatch 25 Platinum thinks hiring of Nintendo veteran can take the companies relationship to the next level More Video Game News11 The Last of Us Part 1&#8217 s launch trailer is here ahead of next week s releaseThe game will be available for PS5 first and is also in development for PC1 month ago11 Comments1 US PlayStation shipments were reportedly up 400% last monthPS5 supply appears to be increasing as Christmas approaches1 hour ago1 Comment Overwatch 2 servers down for some as Blizzard removes two heroes temporarilyThe game's rocky launch has caused much fan frustration2 hours ago69 Xbox boss expects there to be less and less platform exclusive games in futureMicrosoft’s gaming chief thinks products being multiplatform is better for the industry1 month ago69 CommentsBy commenting on this article you agree to adhere to VGC’s community guidelines. Notice: To display comments please allow the use of Functional Cookies in Cookie Preferences.
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