The struggle for Microsoft to get its proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard approved continues. Microsoft is one of the world's largest tech companies and already has an embarrassment of riches. Regulatory bodies argue adding one of the most profitable gaming publishers to its coffers is unfair. Now, Microsoft has to deal with its competition, Sony, who says that its constant demands are tantamount to "obvious harassment.
reports that Microsoft and Sony have each filed a series of court documents over the better part of the past month as they each make their case. As Sony opposes the sale, Microsoft is entitled to certain documents and emails from specific Sony executives. Apparently, the main contention is the extent and scope of this "discovery." It's come to a point that Microsoft has accused Sony of stalling and then withdrawing information.
In its defense, Sony is accusing Microsoft of asking too much, describing its competitor's request as "obvious harassment", adding that "even in employment cases courts require a specific showing of relevance before requiring production of personnel files."
