![]() ![]() This not only risks putting peers out of business (in this case, Sony and Nintendo), but also means Microsoft would be able to control the industry unchecked, worsening pretty much everything for pretty much everybody - again, more on that later. It’s an important step and there are various reasons why this might be blocked: one company owning too large a slice of any given industry can be bad for both consumers and workers (which we’ll explore more below), as well as making said industry anti-competitive. Because ABK is such a huge company, Microsoft’s acquisition has to go through various watchdogs which ensure it will not lead to a monopoly. Related: What Happened To The FPS Genre’s Obsession With Deagles? CoD does not have the best graphics on the market, the best narrative, the best technological prowess, and while it has casual popularity, the gameplay itself is no longer the unachievable pinnacle of the shooter industry. That we care so much about one game that is an industry leader in nothing (apart from sales) is extremely worrying. And yet, all anyone can talk about is Call of Duty. All of these games are beloved (maybe that's not quite the right world for Diablo or Overwatch, but at least a lot of people play them) and an important part of the gaming canon. Even if you slice off highly-profitable King and the mobile arm, as many often do, that still leaves World of Warcraft, Sekiro, Overwatch, Crash Bandicoot, Diablo, Spyro the Dragon, Hearthstone, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and a smattering of others. Activision Blizzard King owns a lot of games. ![]()
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