The Battle of Exclusives: Sony, Microsoft, and Sega's Stance
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified during the FTC vs. Microsoft hearing, blaming Sony for the existence of console exclusives. Nadella expressed his dislike for exclusives and stated that if it were up to him, he would eliminate them. However, he acknowledged that Sony, as the dominant player in the console market, has defined competition using exclusives. This comes as Microsoft faces scrutiny over its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, with Sony objecting to Call of Duty's exclusivity. The hearing concludes today, with a July 18 deadline for Microsoft to close the deal.
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