The Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard has made its relations with the competition getting strained lately. After all, in Brazil Microsoft is signaling Sony to pay developers “blocking rights” to prevent their titles from reaching Game Pass.
The purchase of Activision Blizzard had raised concern in the offices of Sony. Therefore, the Japanese company decided to send a document with its objections to the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) in Brazil, a body that ensures free market competition in said territory.
Sony’s action indicated a concern for the fate of Call of Duty
Microsoft didn’t hold back, posting responses refuting everything Sony says. Also, added a rather curious remark that would make his rival look bad.
Microsoft’s accusation
Microsoft called Sony’s complaints “incoherent” and argued that its direct competitor remains “the market leader in digital distribution of games.” To this he added that the growth of Xbox Game Pass has been obstructed by actions of said company. It literally says:
“Sony decides to pay for blocking rights to prevent developers from adding content to Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass and other competing subscription services.”
Added to this, Microsoft argues that doing Call of Duty an Xbox exclusive “would not be profitable for the company.” It didn’t stop there Well, he took advantage of the moment to attack once again saying that Sony is not concerned about the acquisition of Blizzard but rather the ability of Game Pass to give good games in exchange for a very low price.
It is not yet known if this exchange of comments will result in anything concrete. At least one thing is certain: Call of Duty
