Sony May Cancel its PlayStation Showcase Because of Microsoft

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Sony may not host its annual PlayStation Showcase because it believes it could strengthen Microsoft's case with regulators that are currently scrutinizing its acquisition of Activision Blizzard King. A couple of regulators have already weighed in and approved it, but some like the UK regulator are taking a closer look. The core conflict of Microsoft's acquisition is Call of Duty, which it claims wouldn't be made exclusive but Sony has said Microsoft's offer was not enough.

Meanwhile, PlayStation fans have been eagerly awaiting a PlayStation Showcase, and the two are connected per a recent insider. For the past few years, Sony has held a PlayStation Showcase in September. Last year, for example, it showed off its exclusives likeKnights of the Old Republic Remake, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Marvel's Wolverine, and God of War Ragnarok. That obviously didn't happen this year, and many rumors suggest Sony was moving its PlayStation Showcase to October. Some are still pushing this rumor, but at least one person seems to suggest this won't be the case.

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According to insider Millie A, who has a strong record, Sony was expected to announce the PS Showcase on October 11, with it taking place on October 20. A 9-day announcement window doesn't necessarily fit with Sony's past patterns, but then again, it broke the September pattern. Sony was expected to reveal exclusive titles and first-party IP, like what leaked alongside the Horizon Zero Dawn Remake, with Kojima's Elle Fanning teaser and the Silent Hill reveal taking place there too, before both obviously broke off. There's also be suggestions by Yoshi-P thatFinal Fantasy 16would get a trailer in October, hinting at a