Sony accused of lying to EU regulators about the Microsoft Activision deal - Windows Central

Microsoft's Frank X. Shaw has claimed that Sony recently lied to European Union (EU) regulators about its in-progress acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

While Microsoft has publicly committed to keeping the popular first-person shooter franchise on PlayStation once the merger closes, the firm says that Sony has been suggesting otherwise to Brussels officials.

"I hear Sony is briefing people in Brussels claiming Microsoft is unwilling to offer them parity for Call of Duty if we acquire Activision.

Call of Duty, a series frequently home to countless players and hundreds of millions of dollars in sales, is unquestionably one of the largest entertainment franchises in the world.

Earlier this week, a report suggested that the FTC timed its lawsuit to manipulate the EU and discourage the regulator from reaching a settlement with Microsoft regarding its concerns about the deal.

Notably, Microsoft even entered 10-year commitments to put Call of Duty on Steam and Nintendo Switch, showing its willingness to bring Activision's premier shooter to platforms other than its own.