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Microsoft responded with a stunning accusation. In a formal response, Microsoft accused the CMA of adopting “Sony’s complaints without considering the potential harm to consumers.”
Sony is playing a savvy, but disingenuous, game. The PlayStation maker has come out against the deal to the CMA and other regulators around the world, but in many ways the tactics it says it fears Microsoft may employ if it owns Activision Blizzard are the very same tactics Sony has relied on for many years.
Picking sides in this increasingly bitter feud is no easy task. Microsoft does indeed offer platform perks Sony does not, and we can imagine those perks extending to players of Activision Blizzard games if the deal goes through. But Microsoft is also one of the world’s largest corporations, and praising such colossal industry consolidation doesn’t feel quite like the long-term consumer benefit Microsoft is making it out to be. It’s also worth considering how much better off the industry might be if Microsoft is forced to make serious concessions to get the deal passed. On the other hand, Sony’s fixation on Call of Duty is starting to look more and more like a greedy, desperate death grip on a decaying business model, a status quo Sony feels entitled to clinging to. “Should any consumers decide to switch from a gaming platform that does not give them a choice as to how to pay for new games (PlayStation) to one that does (Xbox),” Microsoft wrote. “Then that is the sort of consumer switching behavior that the CMA should consider welfare enhancing and indeed encourage.” The Activision Blizzard deal now depends on how convincing that argument is. A MESSAGE FROM QUALCOMMEvery great tech product that you rely on each day, from the smartphone in your pocket to your music streaming service and navigational system in the car, shares one important thing: part of its innovative design is protected by intellectual property (IP) laws. Is Klamath Falls a good place to live?Klamath Falls is ranked on multiple lists as one of the safest cities in Oregon. A safer community is a direct reflection on the health of its community members. The people of Klamath Falls believe that good health leads to higher safety and this is shown in the Klamath Falls crime rate and safety statistics.
Is Klamath Falls a small town?Klamath Falls is a small town that has much to offer. There are many recreational activities throughout the year to participate in. There are also many beautiful places to explore and visit for an adventure! One of these is Crater Lake National Park.
What is Klamath County known for?Klamath Falls is well known as the gateway to Crater Lake National Park but the history of Klamath Falls started during the 1800s with the westward migration on the Oregon Trail which led to a settlement in the Klamath Basin.
How big is Klamath Falls?54.29 km²
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