Microsoft's $69bn deal to buy Call Of Duty owner Activision Blizzard was announced in January, but has come under scrutiny over concerns it would give the Xbox maker an unfair advantage over rivals such as Sony, which makes the PlayStation.
Microsoft announced the all-cash deal - which would be the biggest in the tech industry - as Activision Blizzard grappled withBobby Kotick, its chief executive, faced calls to quit from staff over his handling of the claims as some were sacked from their jobs, others disciplined and many staged walkouts.
Some viewed the takeover as an opportunity to improve culture and conditions at the company, which also makes popular games like World Of Warcraft, Crash Bandicoot andMicrosoft argues more people will be able to play Activision's games as a result, as they would be available on its subscription services, allowing players to access them via the cloud across devices including phones.
But Sony, which is the market leader in the console space, is concerned that games popular on its PS5 platform will eventually not be available there.More gaming news:
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