Digital Foundry Direct Weekly
DF Direct Special: Microsoft/Activision Acquisition Endgame Discussion ft. Tom Warren From The Verge
19 Jul 2023
With the recent legal challenges to the deal failing or crumbling as we speak, it's time to discuss the realities of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision, Blizzard and King. Where does the deal stand right now? What are/were Microsoft's business objectives? Can Call of Duty actually run on Nintendo Switch? Does the recent Sony deal mean Microsoft gets early access to PS6? And to conclude, what final words does the panel have for Xbox boss Phil Spencer? 00:00 Introductions 01:50 Acquisition overview and legal proceedings 10:02 Microsoft’s business objectives 25:44 Can Call of Duty work on Switch? 31:47 Would Call of Duty be compromised on PS6? 34:43 Current CMA proceedings 40:58 Discussion and final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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