850 - 04/30/23 Bobby Blackwolf Show - UK Blocks Microsoft/Activision Merger - What's Next?

I start off by showing off an old Heathkit catalog from 1978, and the way that we used to build electronics like you build Ikea furniture today. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has blocked the Microsoft and Activision merger on the grounds that it could create a monopoly in the cloud gaming space - and even made the decision assuming that Google Stadia failed because it didn't have Call of Duty on it. We also discuss what the next steps could be, because not all is lost yet, but it is a large hurdle that was somewhat unexpected. Then we talk to Rob about why we actually do want Microsoft to buy Activision.