Overview

• FTC argues that Microsoft's Game Pass changes harm consumers by degrading service quality and increasing costs.
• The removal of day-one game releases from lower tiers is a key point of contention in the FTC's case.
• Microsoft's layoffs and studio closures post-merger are cited as evidence of market power abuse.
• Experts are divided on whether the FTC can successfully overturn the Microsoft-Activision merger.
• The future of Xbox Game Pass is uncertain as it faces potential subscriber backlash and regulatory challenges.