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Microsoft Defends Activision Blizzard Layoffs in Court Filing

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  • Microsoft justifies layoffs post-Activision buyout.

  • FTC challenges job cuts, questions merger impact.

  • Gaming industry sees widespread workforce reduction.

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Last updated: 9 February, 2024 - 1:07 pm 1:07 pm
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Following the high-profile acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, the gaming giant faced a rocky transition, including the announcement of substantial layoffs within its gaming division, affecting major players such as Bethesda and Xbox, alongside Activision Blizzard itself. The reduction of 1,900 jobs has prompted legal scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which previously attempted to halt the merger due to competition concerns.

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FTC Raises Concerns Over LayoffsMicrosoft’s Counterargument

FTC Raises Concerns Over Layoffs

The FTC’s recent legal move involves filing a complaint that challenges the job cuts as contradictory to Microsoft’s previous statements about Activision Blizzard’s operational autonomy post-merger. The layoffs, according to the FTC, raise red flags regarding Microsoft’s commitment to fair competition in the gaming market.

Microsoft’s Counterargument

In response, Microsoft addressed the court, arguing that the layoffs were already planned by Activision Blizzard, independent of the acquisition. They argue that the industry-wide trend of reducing workforce had already put the wheels in motion for these job cuts, hence the merger cannot be solely blamed.

As a result of the mass layoffs, Blizzard Entertainment has shelved an unannounced survival game that was six years in development. Further, both Sledgehammer Games and Toys for Bob, known for developing major franchises, have been hit hard with workforce reductions.

The broader context of this scenario is a devastating pattern of layoffs across the gaming industry, with over 6,300 jobs already cut in 2024. Many prominent companies, including Riot Games, Unity, and Sega, have also had to reduce their staff significantly, contributing to a grim outlook for industry employment.

The situation reflects a challenging period for the gaming sector, where job security is increasingly volatile. Microsoft’s legal defense presents a narrative of industry-wide restructuring but does not alleviate the immediate impact on affected employees and the market’s perception of corporate consolidation.

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