Microsoft and Sony's argumentative statements to Brazilian regulators continue. Just last week, Sony protested that Call of Duty was an essential video game that could affect what kind of console a gamer will purchase. On the other hand, Microsoft downplayed the Call of Duty franchise and its significance. Now, Microsoft and Sony are at it again. Only this time, it's Microsoft who is on the accusatory end of things.
In a report by The Verge, Microsoft claims that Sony is paying developers just so that they won't put their games on the Xbox Game Pass.
In an August 9 filing, Microsoft accused Sony, saying:
Microsoft's ability to continue expanding Game Pass has been hampered by Sony's desire to inhibit such growth. Sony pays for 'blocking rights' to prevent developers from adding content to Game Pass and other competing subscription services.