Sony Worries Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Acquisition Will Threaten PlayStation's Dominance

Sony has expressed concerns over Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, stating that it could be a "leapfrog" moment for Xbox to surpass PlayStation. Sony sees Microsoft's potential use of Call of Duty as a threat to console gaming and game subscription markets, posing a massive threat to PlayStation Plus. Sony's slides from the Insomniac Games hack reveal that it believes Xbox will benefit from the deal through strategic value in live service games, mobile gaming, and PC storefronts. Sony plans to expand and maintain its current model of premium game sales, while expressing skepticism about the sustainability of a perfect game subscription service.