Did Microsoft break its promise to the EU about Bethesda exclusives? | For The Record

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Reports are spreading that the European Union has stepped in to defend Microsoft against the Federal Trade Commission's lawsuit to block the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

The crux of the argument is that the EU seemingly disagrees with the implication that Microsoft broke promises about not making Starfield and other Bethesda games exclusive while pushing for its acquisition of ZeniMax Media.

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