"Irrational decision" is what Sony called the preliminary verdict of British regulators on the deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard

In March, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published a preliminary verdict on the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard merger case.

The verdict was issued in support of the American corporations, which could not help but anger Sony, the main opponent of the deal.

Of course, Microsoft was left completely satisfied with the preliminary approval and once again assured that it had no intention of aggravating its relationship with its Japanese rival:

Microsoft made it clear from the moment the merger was announced: the company has no intention of restricting or impairing access to Call of Duty or other Activision content on the PlayStation.

But Sony has taken umbrage at the British regulators' decision, calling it irrational and expressing its displeasure in as much as an eleven-page letter pointing out the CMA's flawed conclusions.

Regulators continue to investigate the deal comprehensively, with a particular focus now on Microsoft's cloud gaming policy.

The UK competition authority will give its final verdict by 22 May.

Source: Games Industry.biz