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According to reports, if the FTC tries to stop its Activision agreement, Microsoft is “ready to fight in court”

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Should the US Federal Trade Commission try to stop the deal, Microsoft is prepared to fight in court to ensure that its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard goes through.

The assertion comes after a recent Politico article said that the FTC was “expected to initiate an antitrust action” to stop Microsoft’s planned acquisition of the parent company of Call of Duty.

Microsoft would have to struggle to have its acquisition of the Call of Duty creator approved by US courts if an antitrust action were to be filed.

Cclaims that Microsoft is preparing to challenge the FTC’s decision if it decides to file a lawsuit.

Antitrust expert Jennifer Rie asserts that while a legal battle might delay the deal’s completion past Microsoft’s anticipated date of June 30, 2023, it would be difficult for the FTC to prevail.

The CCO of Activision Blizzard has also stated that the company “won’t hesitate to fight” to prevent Microsoft from acquiring it.

According to reports, Microsoft has not yet spoken with the FTC about possible concessions meant to win approval for the deal, such as a commitment to release Call of Duty on other platforms for a predetermined period of time.

According to recent reports from Reuters, in order to get the deal approved, Microsoft could promise the European Commission—another regulator—that Call of Duty would be available on PlayStation for at least ten years.

Although Saudi Arabian and Brazilian regulators have given their approval for the acquisition, UK watchdog the CMA recently extended its investigation into a second phase.

The $68.7 billion transaction, which would be by far the largest in the history of the video game industry, has also been formally opened to investigation by the European Commission.

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Joker’s Free Suicide Squad DLC on PS5

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There hasn’t been much buzz surrounding Suicide Squad since its release in February. Warner Bros. was let down by the game’s underwhelming sales, but they remained committed to turning their live service vision into a reality. An exciting new DLC update has been released, introducing The Crown Prince of Crime to the game.

As the game’s first live season begins, players will have the chance to take on Green Lantern and, in the end, unlock The Joker as a playable character. Which Joker are you referring to? This is quite intricate. Furthermore, players can look forward to the inclusion of a Battle Pass, a variety of new shop items available for purchase, exciting Incursions and Strongholds to partake in, as well as an expanded selection of Infamy Sets and Notorious Gear to amass.

What are your thoughts on this? Does the allure of The Joker entice you to return to Suicide Squad, or have you remained a loyal fan all along? We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

 

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Documentary Explores the Making of the Highly Praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5

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Square Enix has launched a captivating documentary series that explores the intricate process behind the creation of the highly praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In the first episode, titled “Shaping the World,” the developer delves into the process of reimagining the expansive PS1 map of the original game into a vast sandbox for the PS5. The film includes personal stories shared by directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other important members of the team.

This reimagining of the all-time PlayStation classic was truly enjoyable. In our review, we praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for its ability to enhance the already impressive combat system of Remake. The game truly shines in its portrayal of an iconic RPG setting. If you have a deep appreciation for the original PS1 game and found enjoyment in Remake, then Rebirth’s character-focused adventure will surely captivate you from start to finish.

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Gran Turismo 7 for the PS5 and PS4 shows continuous improvement

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The update, now available worldwide, introduces three new cars: the Audi R8 Coupé V10 Plus ’16, the Lamborghini Urus ’18, and the Toyota GT-One (TS020) ’99. Furthermore, it introduces three fresh events to World Circuits, an extra menu to conquer in the GT Café single-player campaign, and a collection of livery stickers inspired by the upcoming Highspeed Étoile anime, set to debut next week in Japan.

If you’re not already acquainted with Highspeed Étoile, you can watch a trailer right here. “Sony has announced that a collection of 26 stickers, consisting of 8 title logos and 18 main character stickers, will be made available for a limited time,” stated Sony on the PS Blog. In addition, Fukushima will be included as a backdrop in the title’s beloved photography mode.

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