The case of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard King continues to be discussed after months of attempts to persuade the various competition authorities. Among the most reluctant, the European Union will host representatives from Redmond this week. One last chance to convince.
Hearing scheduled for February 21
In early February, a Microsoft spokesman said he was calm about the takeover action Microsoft is attempting against the Activision Blizzard King group. However, the European Union had reservations and raised concerns about the arguments put forward by Microsoft.
On February 21, the Redmond-based company will again be received by the European authorities for an interview behind closed doors. Microsoft will therefore have the difficult task of convincing and reassuring the members of this commission one last time about the advantages of such an operation.
This hearing will likely be an opportunity for Microsoft to readjust its takeover bid and reassure the filing authorities to reach the ultimate goal: the integration of Activision Blizzard King studios into Xbox Game Studios. The European Union will make its final judgment in early April at the latest. A tight schedule for Microsoft looking for support.