Resumo FTC
Here’s the recap of PlayStation chief Jim Ryan’s deposition:
• Sony is wary of sharing PS6 info with Microsoft
• Sony’s Activision alarm bells began ringing in August 2022
• What does Sony think about Starfield exclusivity?
• Jim Ryan confirms he told Activision Bobby Kotick he wanted Microsoft’s deal blocked
• The Sony bombshell email returns • Sony is hedging against Xbox Game Pass
• Publishers don’t like Game Pass, Ryan says • Xbox beat PS5 sales for three months in 2021 • Jim Ryan says cloud gaming won’t be a thing until at least 2025
Let’s recap Dr. Lee’s testimony:
• Oh god they’re arguing about the Nintendo Switch again, please make it stop
• Breaking down Dr. Lee’s models
• Will Microsoft make Activision games exclusive?
• Will Call of Duty be removed from PlayStation?
• Will Microsoft block Activision content on rival cloud and subscription services? • Cloud with a chance of competition
Let’s recap Nvidia’s Phil Eisler:
• Activision games were available on GeForce Now beta and Call of Duty was one of the most popular
• Nvidia is understandably happy with its Microsoft agreement Let’s recap Dr. Bailey:
• Dr. Bailey claims Call of Duty isn’t essential
• Dr. Bailey has analyzed telemetry data from Xbox and PlayStation
• Call of Duty isn’t uniquely important, apparently Don’t forget to check out our recap of PlayStation chief Jim Ryan’s testimony and the FTC’s economic expert, Dr. Robin Lee. Big day ahead tomorrow with live testimony from Microsoft and Activision CEOs. We’ll be back here at 8:30AM PT / 11:30AM ET.
Microsoft won its case against the FTC on June 11th.
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