Microsoft-Activision-Blizzard Discussion Thread |OT2| The NeverEnding Acquisition

[howlingmosquito (mosquito)]

@strawman

…973×167 23.7 KBLMAO at the message board slang. Also, a ridiculous argument to make for a megacorporation that has bought its way into countless industries.

Imagine punishing Microsoft for being a shrewd business.

[nursegamer20]

@jfsolo

I know that a lot of people like to give the benefit of the doubt but anyone who isn’t straight out hostility opposed to the deal has to see that from the start that the CMA were always arguing in bad faith based off of every reason they have put forth in opposition to it.

Despite the irrationality of doing so, I expect them to go through with the block, taking the chance that those above them won’t overturn their decision.

A system that can’t be challenge should not exist at all, its undemocratic in my eyes.

[Vonterribad (Matt)]

@BananaBox39

This from the beginning was bad joke that, in my opinion, went too far and just served to spend resources and justice time.

I’m glad it’s gone because it was silly and a blatant cash grab. However, I also have a slight pang of disappointment as this potentially would have been the case where we got to hear all the juicy details regarding Sony’s and MS’s business practices.

[nursegamer20]

@strawman

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LMAO at the message board slang. Also, a ridiculous argument to make for a megacorporation that has bought its way into countless industries.

So what now, every company is required to invest in equal terms now to prevent poor little old billion dollar corporation from losing their crown lol. Never saw anything from antitrust laws that said big companies can’t buy anything to make it fair to the small guys, these are ideological lol. Might as well kill capitalism(not saying it’s perfect but its the system we have).

[howlingmosquito (mosquito)]

[strawman]

@nursegamer20

So what now, every company is required to invest in equal terms now to prevent poor little old billion dollar corporation from losing their crown lol. Never saw anything from antitrust laws that said big companies can’t buy anything to make it fair to the small guys, these are ideological lol. Might as well kill capitalism(not saying it’s perfect but its the system we have).

My point was:

List of acquisitions by Sony

That’s a long ass list. But Sony clearly don’t care about looking like hypocrites, now or in the future when they’ll be making new acquisitions.

[nursegamer20]

@strawman

That’s a long ass list. But Sony clearly don’t care about looking like hypocrites, now or in the future when they’ll be making new acquisitions.

I agree, just laughing at the suggestion that Microsoft’s big wallet make them less competitive, when they been using theirs to factually weaken Xbox’s competitiveness(timed exclusives etc). Now they f*** around and find out real quick, and they are screeching

[Dappaunit]

In my opinion, Microsoft is playing 4D chess with regulators and Sony regarding Call of Duty and exclusive games. Microsoft gave Sony the Bait to challenge them on COD regarding exclusives and Sony took the bait. I can see the latest COD coming to Gamepass early because of Sony’s arguments about COD’s unique position in the market. Microsoft can use Sony’s argument to break their marketing deal earlier than expected.

[Joe_Sinister1 (Joe_Sinister)]

I just want this whole thing to “blow up in Sony’s face” in some way. That’s the most ideal scenario as far as I am concerned.

[Sparda3g]

@howlingmosquito

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"Yes, well, I have ten high-priced lawyers!"

[Munki]

4J Studios and five others argue Microsoft's bid to buy Activision Blizzard...

[RagiBaal]

@nursegamer20

feels like they were out for blood from the very beginning , and the “divestiture” stuff or the possible behavioral remedy “considerations” are just for show so they can look “objective and fair

Huh…people are still spewing this crap? Yes the regulatory body came up with an elaborate scheme to look impartial and then pull the rug out from underneath MS at the last minute and MS lawyers are completely oblivious to it

Yes because I’m sure that wouldn’t end up causing international outrage and flat out destroy the UK relationship with other countries…

I mean, it’s not like the UK cleared Microsofts $20B purchase of Nuance last year in phase 1, the UK surely wouldn’t do that and…oh wait…that’s exactly what they did…but I thought they’re out for blood?

Jesus its like people don’t even try to think before talking

[nursegamer20]

@RagiBaal

Huh…people are still spewing this crap? Yes the regulatory body came up with an elaborate scheme to look impartial and then pull the rug out from underneath MS at the last minute and MS lawyers are completely oblivious to it

Yes because I’m sure that wouldn’t end up causing international outrage and flat out destroy the UK relationship with other countries…

I mean, it’s not like the UK cleared Microsofts $20B purchase of Nuance last year in phase 1, the UK surely wouldn’t do that and…oh wait…that’s exactly what they did…but I thought they’re out for blood?

Jesus its like people don’t even try to think before talking

I used to think people were spewing crap too, but politics is unpredictable my friend. I want to believe what you said but I’m just pessimistic based of what they are trying to convey. And who are you to say I wasn’t thinking lol, when the CMA themselves is not showing logic that would made me think they are being objective. And no need to be hostile my friend, we both want this to pass obviously.

[AllianceOfficer]

Microsoft has really made a lot of comments about their market share in Japan. It does make me think they have something planned there after ABK. I have a hard time seeing independent atudios turning things around there.

Something that would be wild to me is Microsoft buying Sega and reintroducing the Sega brand as a cloud device or handheld (with it really also having all the Microsoft brands as well).

[RagiBaal]

@nursegamer20

but politics is unpredictable my friend.

Give me an example, in fact while we’re at it give me an example of a regulator in any country that blocked an acquisition successfully because they were “out for blood”

Go on, I’ll wait, just one example

@nursegamer20

I’m just pessimistic based of what they are trying to convey.

What are they trying to convey exactly? So far you threw the typical crackpot theory of “regulator being out for blood” so give me an example of this

@nursegamer20

when the CMA themselves is not showing logic that would made me think they are being objective.

What exactly have the CMA done though? Did the CMA block the deal? No

Are they talking to MS and open to remedies? Yes

So where is the irrationality here?

[CallMeCraig]

@strawman

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LMAO at the message board slang. Also, a ridiculous argument to make for a megacorporation that has bought its way into countless industries.

Remember when Sony entered the video game industry by stumbling over a PS1 on their way home?

[nursegamer20]

@RagiBaal

What exactly have the CMA done though? Did the CMA block the deal? No

Are they talking to MS and open to remedies? Yes

So where is the irrationality here?

Bro, your arguing for no reason, I did not even state my words as facts. I said “feel”, meaning my opinion. But to answer your question, the FTC, Lina Khan? (Yes they have not technically filed an injunction yet). Literally did it because big tech bad. Remember they(the regulators) are trying to change the precedent, cant always really rely on what they did in the past. They are trying to change the landscape of antitrust enforcement by using future hypothetical arguments. Look, im not saying you are wrong, but politics is unpredictable, Brexit happened, Trump happened, Lina Khan happened. I’m not trying to dispute you, its what I “feel”.

[WhiteDevilMan]

@AllianceOfficer

Microsoft buying Sega and reintroducing the Sega brand as a cloud device

“We now present to you, the Xbox Dreamcast! (Formerly project keystone.)”

Clarification, I kinda like this idea. But I’m a Dreamcast fan, so keep that in mind.

[FacelessSamurai]

@WhiteDevilMan

“We now present to you, the Xbox Dreamcast! (Formerly project keystone.)”

Clarification, I kinda like this idea. But I’m a Dreamcast fan, so keep that in mind.

I still have my dreamcast but my VGA adapter is starting to give up One of the greatest consoles to be honest, i qas really sad whe Sega announced theyvwere gwtting out of the console business…

Sorry for going off topic!

As for ABK, did i read that right that it was the last day for MS to propose remedies to the EC? Are we supposed to be hwaring something within the next 24 hours?

[nrXic]

@strawman

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LMAO at the message board slang. Also, a ridiculous argument to make for a megacorporation that has bought its way into countless industries.

As a SEGA fanboy, I find it rich hearing that from PS fanboys where Sony, a company with very little history in videogames (it could be argued that MS had more when they entered the market), had deep pockets and the resources to fund their own R&D for their own machine, buy one of the West’s largest publishers, and seemingly outspend SEGA and Nintendo when it came to media relations and marketing.

And as much as I hate the fact that SEGA didn’t have deep enough pockets to compete (because it certainly wasn’t due to a lack of exclusives), ultimately the industry is richer with Sony’s presence. Their deep pockets and know-how in electronics manufacturing help them create highly focused and optimized consoles. Buying Psygnosis made Sony Computer Entertainment one of the best publishers out there. They brought their own vision to the industry.

Microsoft’s doing the exact same here. If Gamepass can be the Netflix of gaming that transcends devices and allows you to play all sorts of games be it console, PC, or mobile on pretty much any device it will take gaming to another level. Just a Sony as an electronics manufacturer was able to change the industry Microsoft as a software and services company can do the same.

Sorry I’m tired of this sounds like a rant I apologize.