Sony will not share PS6 confidential information if Activision deal goes through

The deposition could mean that future Activision games could have fewer features designed for the PlayStation console. Sony argues that it would be hard for Activision Blizzard to achieve parity in its game on Xbox and PlayStation.

Ryan also believes that Microsoft would prioritize the overall Xbox business over improving Activision Blizzard games, saying: I believe that their incentives — their primary incentive will, at post-acquisition, would be to optimise its overall Xbox business, not the business of Activision. The statement is just a small snippet of a much bigger discussion that will be continuing until next week. The hearing is set to conclude next Thursday, June 29th. The FTC hopes to be granted a preliminary injunction that would block Microsoft from moving to close the deal while the legal proceedings are ongoing.

Microsoft may reportedly consider abandoning the deal if the preliminary injunction is granted. The tech giant believes that the legal proceedings would drag on for years and it would be too costly to pursue.

Microsoft is also appealing the decision of the UK CMA blocking the deal. The hearing for the appeal is set for late July. But, just when you thought things can't get worse for Microsoft, New Zealand recently raised concerns about the deal which is another obstacle that Microsoft needs to hurdle.

The tech giant recently had a small win as the "Gamer's lawsuit" has been dismissed again, but tis' a swift victory all things considered.