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Justice Department accuses Activision Blizzard of 'suppressing' esports salaries

Por: Los Angeles Times Business April 04, 2023

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The Department of Justice on Monday announced a civil antitrust lawsuit against the video game giant Activision Blizzard, alleging that the Santa Monica-based firm limited competition among esports players in its professional Overwatch and Call of Duty leagues. “Professional esports players — like all workers — deserve the benefits of competition for their services, said Assistant Atty. Gen. Jonathan Kanter in a written statement.... + full article



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