The DOJ say ActiBlizz’s rules had the effect of substantially lessening competition for players by suppressing player compensation…
Teams were fined if their total player compensation exceeded a threshold set by Activision each year.
Traditional sports leagues have similar rules in place; they also have player unions who negotiate these pay caps.
Maybe the publisher was quick to settle the case due to theirincreasingly likelyacquisition by Microsoft.
Activision Blizzard are currently the subject of a number oflegal actions,labour disputesand allegations ofworkplace harassment.
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