The tech giant claims that layoffs at Call of Duty studio Activision are merely 'consistent with broader trends in the gaming industry,' and do not violate merger terms.
The Federal Trade Commission is still looking to reverse Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Now, it’s telling on Microsoft after massive layoffs.
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has complained to a federal appeals court that Microsoft’s layoff of 1,900 employees in its video games division contradicts its statement in court as it fought to acquire Activision Blizzard. The move, as per FTC, undermines Microsoft’s claims that the companies would continue to operate independently.
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