FTC Is Likely To Approve Microsoft Activision Merger After 2-2 Tie

Expert Verified By

Commission Now Has 2-2 Tie In Any Vote On The Acquisition!

Not long ago, the Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal was approved in Serbia. Due to that, Microsoft’s deal is now approved in 3 countries out of 8. Microsoft has been facing many problems regarding this deal, but now we can see how the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will approve this deal.

First, only Wilson supported the merger, but now according to the latest report, one more member of the panel examining the offer is inclined in this direction. According to New York Post, Rebecca Slaughter, the former FTC chair, has joined the camp.

The deal was being reviewed by the sole Republican commissioner Christine Wilson and three Democratic commissioners, Rebecca Slaughter, Alvaro Bedoya, and FTC Chair Lina Khan. Now 2 are in favor of the deal, which means the commission will have a 2-2 tie in any vote on the proposed acquisition.

Microsoft has been waiting a long time for this deal to be approved as it is one of the biggest deals ever made, and now we can see the hope of it getting approved by the FTC. Moreover, in this matter, the former FTC chairman William Kovacic said:

“Lina would probably not put things in a position for that to take place, so instead of having that vote she would make the motion to approve the settlement.”

Not only did he say this, but he also said that the probability of the deal getting approved is 70%. As Microsofts spoke person said:

“As we have said before, we are prepared to address the concerns of regulators, including the FTC, and Sony to ensure the deal closes with confidence.”

This means that Microsoft is ready to receive support from its regulators. According to Reuters, a 10-year licensing agreement with Sony to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation may be one of these concessions.

It is hard to believe the FTC, who considered blocking the merger, will now approve the deal, but it is more likely to happen. Still, a recommendation on the deal will be made by mid-December, so until that, we can’t be sure what will happen.

For now, this whole situation seems to favor Microsoft, but who knows what the future holds? Aside from that, what do you think of this report? Will FTC approve Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal? Let us know in the comments section.

Check Out More News: Fortnite: New Unreal Engine 5.1 Graphics Update Looks Amazing On Xbox.

Was our article helpful? 👨‍💻

Thank you! Please share your positive feedback. 🔋

How could we improve this post? Please Help us. 😔

Gear Up For Latest News

Get exclusive gaming & tech news before it drops. Sign up today!

Join Our Community

Still having issues? Join the Tech4Gamers Forum for expert help and community support!

Latest News

Join Our Community

104,000FansLike
32,122FollowersFollow

Trending

Clair Obscur Director Says ‘AAA Budget’ Would’ve Made The Game Worse

Clair Obscur director says that having a AAA budget would've ruined the game, as then they would have to artificially flesh it out.

Leadership Problems at Halo Studio Raise Concerns For Next Game In The Series

According to a new report, Halo Studios is experiencing leadership issues, with many prominent staff members leaving amid next game reveal.

Ubisoft Cancelled Post–Civil War Assassin’s Creed Title Last Year for Being ‘Too Controversial’

Ubisoft reportedly canceled an Assassin's Creed game last year set after the Civil War era, featuring a protagonist who was a former slave.

Nintendo Switch 2 Outpaces Original Switch by 77%, Selling 2.4 Million Units in US in 3 Months

The Nintendo Switch 2 has now surpassed 2.4 million unit sales in the US, which is 77% faster than its predecessor.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Set To Receive New Content As Game Hits 5 Million Units Sold

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has now sold a whopping 5 million units, and new content for the RPG is also on the way.