LOL FTC – Episode 419

In this episode, I started out with the Federal Trade Commission vs. Microsoft case, and how that connects to the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority to reengage with Microsoft. PlayStation made an accessibility controller. BlizzCon has its own official forum. Gunnar made Lilith Collector’s glasses. EchoThruMe was featured on Battle.net. I also talked about a whole lot of stuff related to Diablo IV! Things mentioned in this episode: Florian Mueller posted the FTC v. Microsoft and Activision Blizzard (public version) Phil Spencer (Head of Xbox) tweeted about the outcome of the lawsuit CNBC posted an article titled: “Microsoft-Activision deal moves closer as judge denies FTC injunction request. Dredscythe posted information titled: “Microsoft Allowed To Close Merger with Activision/Blizzard!” on Maxroll IGN posted an article titled: “FTC v. Microsoft Judge Does, in Fact, Think the Switch Competes With Xbox/PlayStation” Tom Warren (Senior Editor at The Verge) posted a tweet asking what happens next with Microsoft’s proposed Activision Blizzard deal Mike Ybarra (President of Blizzard Entertainment) tweeted: “What a great way to start a Tuesday.” GameInformer posted an article titled: “Microsoft Says It Will Pause Its Appeal Efforts Against UK Regulator Over Activision Acquisition To Negotiate” Kotaku posted an article titled: “Only One Thing Still Stands In The Way Of Microsoft’s Activision Takeover [Update]” PlayStation announced the Access Controller for PS5 BlizzCon has its own official forum Gunner created the Lilith Collector’s Edition glasses. ECHOGaming tweeted about being features on Battle.net Wowhead posted an article titled: “Earn the Awoken Coldiron Armor Set with the Diablo 4 Seasonal Battlepass” by JEZARTROZ IGN posted an article titled: “Want to Take a Break From Diablo 4 and Play Something Else? ‘That’s Fine,’ Blizzard Says” IcyVeins posted an article titled: “6 New Unique, 7 New Legendary Aspects Coming to Diablo 4 Before Season 1” MacroBioBoi posted “Sever Necromancer Endgame Guide” on Maxroll Lexyu posted “Berserk Hammer Of the Ancient