DON’T LISTEN TO THIS! | Xbox, Activision, and EU Phase 2 Escalation (VL737)

The European Commission, regulatory arm of the European Union, seems to be walking the same path as the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in its evaluation of Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

But this isn't news.

Let's talk about why not.

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*** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 1:27 EU Looks to Escalate 10:44 PC Gamer Escalates a Bit More 17:44 What Even is Phase II? 26:05 Conclusion

*** Discussed in this episode:

PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_vBs7Qt9-ROfumOtIrSdP8

ARTICLES https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-to-launch-advanced-microsoft-activision-probe-after-no-remedies-issued/

https://www.pcgamer.com/eu-is-about-to-launch-an-advanced-probe-into-the-microsoft-activision-deal-sources-say/

https://www.reuters.com/technology/eu-wants-know-if-microsoft-will-block-rivals-after-activision-deal-2022-10-06/

LAW (SUMMARY)

https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/6-578-2386

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