Microsoft's Ubisoft Deal Addresses CMA Concerns Over Activision Blizzard Acquisition

The future of video games may lie in streaming rather than downloads, but will Microsoft become the dominant force in this space? The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has expressed concerns that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard could lead to a monopoly in cloud gaming. However, Microsoft's recent deal with Ubisoft may alleviate these concerns. The company has agreed to sell the streaming rights of Activision Blizzard's games to a third-party company, which will manage and distribute the content over the next 15 years. This move addresses the CMA's objections and raises questions about Microsoft's strategy for cloud gaming. Is the company's focus on mobile and PC, or does it genuinely believe in the potential of cloud distribution? The answer remains unclear, but one thing is certain - the gaming landscape is evolving, and Microsoft is adapting to stay ahead of the curve.