According to the latest reports, a number of US agencies jointly sent a letter to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), requesting a comprehensive review of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
It is reported that the open letter stated a series of concerns, believing that the merger transaction may lead to excessive concentration of market power, threaten data privacy and security, affect the rights and interests of consumers, and affect the wages of employees and other issues, requiring the FTC to thoroughly Investigate the deal.
The group said there had been a “worrying trend of consolidation” in the gaming industry over the past few years, and said mergers such as allowing Microsoft to continue acquiring major studios and publishers could hurt consumers and put workers at risk. in jeopardy and put customer data at risk.
Opposition groups include Public Citizen, Center for Digital Democracy, Communications Workers of America, The Repair Association, Public Knowledge ” (Public Knowledge) and “American Economic Liberties Project”, etc.
In addition, the group expressed concern that the deal could undermine some Activision Blizzard employees to form a union of workers. It also noted that Microsoft employees in the U.S. do not themselves belong to any union of workers.
The group strongly urges the FTC to conduct a thorough review of the deal to ensure an open, fair and competitive market.