FTC vs. Microsoft: The Never-Ending Game
The FTC’s quest to block Microsoft’s $69bn Activision Blizzard purchase feels like a lost level in a never-ending metroidvania. After 18 months, the regulatory agency’s latest appeal was rightfully denied, leaving its anti-competition crusade on life support. Microsoft remains steadfast, proving that when you’ve got deep pockets and even deeper IP libraries, legal challenges are just another level to boss through. The court’s decision feels like a well-deserved game over for the FTC, but the real question is: will this win actually change how the gaming industry is played? Read more.