Former CEO Bobby Kotick claims lawsuit against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision was only filed to help Embracer

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Eurogamer · 4 min read · policy

Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick claimed a lawsuit against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision was filed to help Embracer expand its California market presence at Activision's expense, alleging the suit was strategically motivated rather than based on competition concerns.

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