The New York Times piece begins by summarising recent events, including Microsoft’s claim that Sony has been “misleading regulators.” It frames the situation as one pertaining to the state of Big Tech, citing fears that “industry giants wield too much power,” and listing Google, Meta, Amazon, and Apple as examples, companies that are all in some way invested in the video game industry. The story goes on to say that Microsoft “has been less effective in neutralising criticism from Sony,” leaving them unhappy with promises that Call of Duty is not in danger of losing exclusivity.
