When Microsoft Xbox decided to buy out Activision Blizzard, they would not have thought the deal would end up being this chaotic. This is the biggest acquisition in video game history and has faced roadblocks like no other deal. The biggest opposing party on this deal so far has been the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). They placed a restraining order on this deal due to antitrust reviews.
Gaming fans have set their sights on the case as FTC and Microsoft present their sides during the hearing. And the recent revelations which came in the FTC vs Microsoft case have triggered some hilarious reactions from the fans.
PlayStation 5 gets dragged in FTC vs Microsoft Xbox case
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The proceedings of the case have involved multiple entities by now. Rival companies like Sony have also become part of the case. PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan recently was a part of the deposition regarding this case. In the deposition, he made some bold claims about this merger. Now the images of a PlayStation 5 console being dragged into the court alongside confidential documents have piqued the interest of many.
I love the chaos of this FTC vs. Microsoft hearing, where confidential documents are dragged to court alongside a PS5 https://t.co/FhIIC4A5xe pic.twitter.com/08g72JNOBX
— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) June 23, 2023
The accurate reason as to why the console was brought in is yet to be revealed. Although fans are speculating this has something to do with Jim Ryan’s deposition. In his deposition, Ryan had claimed Activision helped with some features for the PlayStation 5. Presumably, the court will be looking into the features thoroughly.
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Furthermore, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer will also be appearing in court during the second day of the hearing. Along with him, multiple higher-ups from Microsoft and Xbox will be appearing in the court. However, fans are still bamboozled with the images of PS5 making its way to the court. And they have voiced their comments under the tweet sent by industry insider Tom Warren.
Fans react to PlayStation 5 making its way into the court
Fans are hoarding under the comments section to speculate why a PlayStation 5 is involved in FTC vs Microsoft case.
Are they going to demo all the exclusive COD content for the PS5?
— Samurai_2029 (@Samurai_2029) June 23, 2023
Reminds me of this back at the apple vs epic games hearing. pic.twitter.com/UNavdLjEij
— Lumen (@LumenHD) June 23, 2023
By this point,I can only assume that they have a PS5 console in the courtroom to show the FTC what a games console is.
It's like watching a philosophical discussion between Stephen Fry and a rock at this point.
— AlteredScot 🏴 (@AlteredScot) June 23, 2023
Furthermore, fans are sharing their funny reactions and anecdotes to this case. They have found humor in this smallest detail regarding this case.
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They walking into Best Buy and asking "Who is this PS5, I need one of those" pic.twitter.com/5OmuB6QuLi— ⚙️The Gaming GrindHouse⚙️ (@jez7780) June 23, 2023
gotta make sure the judge knows what consoles are
— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) June 23, 2023
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Photos that look AI generated but are not.
— Steve Moser (@SteveMoser) June 23, 2023
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However, the proceedings of this case are expended to run for quite a while. What are your thoughts on this quirky turn of events in FTC vs Microsoft? Let us know in the comments section below.
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