Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition faces concerns from Google and Nvidia

According to Bloomberg News, Alphabet’s Google and Nvidia have raised concerns to the Federal Trade Commission about Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which has added to the government’s case against the $69 billion deal. As the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) prepares to file a lawsuit in August to prevent the acquisition, Google and Nvidia have reportedly shared their own concerns with the regulator about the impact of Microsoft owning Activision. These concerns include the potential for Microsoft to have an unfair advantage in the mobile gaming, cloud gaming, and subscription markets. Nvidia stated it did not necessarily oppose the deal but emphasized the need for equal access to games across streaming services. This news follows Sony’s ongoing and very public opposition to the acquisition.