Microsoft had a list of 100 studios and publishers for possible acquisition

In Microsoft’s lawsuit with the FTC, internal documents revealed show that the company had a list of up to 100 development studios and publishers for possible acquisition. The chosen one was Activision Blizzard, but it could have been anyone.

Before making the decision to shell out nearly $69 billion for Activision Blizzard - which remains to be seen if it will be finalized - Microsoft shuffled a list of up to 100 video game companies for purchase. Among the studios were some really important ones like From Software, CD Projekt, IO Interactive, Techland, or Gearbox. The list also included publishers such as Paradox Interactive, 505 Games, Focus Home Interactive, and even SEGA itself.

Microsoft’s list

These are some of the most important companies included in this list:

Although all of them are companies of great weight in the industry, Microsoft’s ambition was even higher, taking over one of the most expensive, such as Activision Blizzard. The consequences of this acquisition, if it ends up being carried out, remains to be seen, but if we stick to the words of Phil Spencer, for the moment it seems that Call of Duty would not become exclusive to the Xbox ecosystem.

The war for Activision Blizzard has generated a series of information that, beyond revealing the positions of Microsoft and Sony, has given an inside look at the industry. What is certain is that the relationship between Microsoft and Sony has been severely damaged, if it ever was good, which is a legitimate question to ask given the constant exchange of statements we have been witnessing for months now.

Source | TweakTown