Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Gaming chief Phil Spencer don't share the same enthusiasm about the sector's future in the metaverse, with the latter describing the tech as a "poorly built videogame."
Without challenging or admitting to the charges, Activision Blizzard paid the $35 million penalty while agreeing to a cease-and-desist order on the violations.
The move will give Microsoft direct control over Activision’s franchises like Call of Duty, Overwatch, and Diablo, and the Federal Trade Commission argues that it may hinder fair competition in the industry.
FTC says the acquisition would give Microsoft monopoly powers which the firm has abused in the past–it deals a big blow to Microsoft’s metaverse ambitions.
