A redacted portion of FTC filling says Sony admitted to have discussed the buyout with Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, but details aren't public.

Bobby Kotick has threatened Sony that a retaliation against Playstation is due if the Activision Blizzard acquisition fails.
A redacted portion of FTC filling says Sony admitted to have discussed the buyout with Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, but details aren't public. Bobby Kotick has threatened Sony that a retaliation against Playstation is due if the Activision Blizzard acquisition fails.
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