Sony Said It Could Not 'Risk' Sharing PlayStation 6 Details With Activision If Microsoft's Buyout Goes Through
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Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan expressed concerns about Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, stating that Sony could not risk sharing PlayStation 6 details with Activision if the buyout goes through. Ryan's remarks were made during a hearing with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission in April.
June 22, 2023 | 7:21 pm
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Sony's concerns about sharing PlayStation 6 details with Activision if Microsoft's buyout goes through could impact Activision's collaboration with Sony.
If Sony decides not to share PlayStation 6 details with Activision due to Microsoft's acquisition, it could limit Activision's ability to develop games for the new console, potentially affecting their market reach and revenues.
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Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard faces regulatory scrutiny and potential consequences, such as Sony's reluctance to share PlayStation 6 details with Activision.
The regulatory scrutiny and potential consequences of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard could negatively impact the deal's success and Microsoft's ability to fully leverage Activision's assets, such as access to PlayStation 6 details.
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Sony's concerns about sharing PlayStation 6 details with Activision if Microsoft's buyout goes through could impact their collaboration and potentially affect Sony's game development processes.
If Sony decides not to share PlayStation 6 details with Activision due to Microsoft's acquisition, it could impact their collaboration and potentially affect Sony's game development processes, as they may no longer be able to share confidential details about their next console.
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