US Senator asks Sony CEO to reveal PlayStation’s game exclusivity deals

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US Senator asks Sony CEO to reveal PlayStation’s game exclusivity deals

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Cramer expressed concern over Sony's efforts to protect its gaming console business from competition.

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He claims Sony's dominance and efforts to perpetuate its position imperil economic development in North Dakota.

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Cramer states that North Dakota has developed a strategy to lead the nation in computer science and cybersecurity education.

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Preparing students for careers in gaming is an important component of this effort.

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Cramer is troubled by reports that Sony appears to leverage its dominance to exclude competition instead of enabling choice for players and developers.

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Sony's attempt to oppose Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard is an example of its anticompetitive conduct.

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Sony's lobbying of the FTC and other regulators began shortly after Sony itself acquired Bungie, which is even more troubling.

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Cramer asks Yoshida for unredacted copies of all agreements that give Sony an exclusive right to distribute a third-party game.

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He also asks for all agreements between Sony and third-party publishers that prevent them from releasing their games on other systems.

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