Microsoft-Activision-Blizzard Discussion Thread |OT3| - Sony bends the knee!

[peter42O]

@KakkaKarrotKake

When I first got internet back in like 07, I used Gamefaqs so much for my FF runs, good times

The forum section was just nonstop console wars on both the ps3/360 areas though, it was just carnage

I don’t even remember the last time I posted on GameFaqs. When I closed my account, I looked up active messages and I had none. lol

I mainly used GameFaqs to look up release dates and faqs back in the day for games I got stuck on. I was on the forum since 2000 when I signed up using the internet browser on the Dreamcast. lol

I did forget to mention one forum that I am on - operationsports.com. Very laid back, not really active when it comes to the consoles or individual games as it’s mostly a sports gaming forum for games and reality. So I have three forums and twitter which is more than enough for me.

@Sikamikanico

I appreciate the kind words. I enjoy making these kinds of videos, but you’re quite right, it can get time consuming. If I can secure investment for XboxEra while I’m out at Gamescom, then it’ll get me one step closer to being able to move to content creation full time - alongside other members of the team too.

In the near term, everyone’s support - from folks on this forum, to our YouTube members and our Patreon supporters mean so much. You all make this possible, and in some way, I like to think of all of you as a part of this team.

You’re helping build the kind of outlet and resource that I hope you want to have exist.

Very well said and I agree. This forum is definitely the best that I have ever been part of simply due to the fact that it’s a lot more laid back, relaxed, peaceful and enjoyable to interact with everyone here.

@mrbobman15

will Activision games be on Game Pass by next monday/tuesday if they close on Monday?

My money is on an announcement during Gamescom.

[Shadowgasm]

@binarymelon

I really feel like people need to step away from this. The Republican’s are going to try and make her look bad and the Democrats are going to try and make her look good. Nothing of value will really be learned here.

Exactly this. For Republicans, this is all about tying to make Joe Biden and the Democrats look bad. I’ve lost complete faith that our politicians actually give a shit about anything other than their petty, childish game.

Also, Jim Jordan is the most feckless, and quite frankly, dishonest person in congress. That man will say literally anything, and usually with false bravado, to make the other side look bad. I don’t want to dive too deep into politics, but fuck that guy. No one should be championing him or anything he has to say.

[Sparda3g]

@binarymelon

I really feel like people need to step away from this. The Republican’s are going to try and make her look bad and the Democrats are going to try and make her look good. Nothing of value will really be learned here.

True, but you can still pick off on what’s bad and what not without being political. Not like one of us is saying only Democrats steal or something so eyeroll.

[GamepadX]

I had Bing make some Crash Bandicoot art

https://twitter.com/vikingsjason/status/1678906141063905281?s=20

[Shadowgasm]

@GamepadX

I had Bing make some Crash Bandicoot art

https://twitter.com/vikingsjason/status/1678906141063905281?s=20

Well, that’s… unsettling.

[Rsebi]

@binarymelon

I really feel like people need to step away from this. The Republican’s are going to try and make her look bad and the Democrats are going to try and make her look good. Nothing of value will really be learned here.

Even the democrat congressmen like Jerry Nadler called Khan out on acting on behalf of Sony rather than protect consumers, thats how bad it is for Khan right now

[GamepadX]

@Shadowgasm

Well, that’s… unsettling.

Yes Bing is pretty aggressive to our new Xbox mascot

[MJ_INC]

@Whistler

FYI:

The NASDAQ 100 Index is not the NASDAQ exchange itself. The NASDAQ 100 index is a group of 100 companies that are used to track how the overall market is doing. This is similar to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (30 companies), or the S&P 500. So basically if you buy a NASDAQ100 index fund you won’t get ATVI in there any more.

Yes this probably in preparation of the company becoming part of MSFT, but not necessarily an indicator they know anything.

ABK is about the 40th largest company on the Nasdaq by market cap. They would only be removing it if the exchange had been informed the company was to be soon delisted or that there wouldn’t be trades on the stock in the near future

[Knottian (Daniel)]

@proelitedota

Don’t think this should affect her ability to perform her job as commissioner?

It does not, this type of targeted (but ignorant) digging screams misogyny/racism and jumping on every time a Republican gets a “slam dunk” on her, isn’t the “win” some of the entitled lot seem to think. I’d rather have 1000 Khans over a single fascist any day.

[binarymelon]

@Rsebi

Even the democrat congressmen like Jerry Nadler called Khan out on acting on behalf of Sony rather than protect consumers, thats how bad it is for Khan right now

That’s not exactly news to anybody. Also I don’t really feel like the FTC is acting on their behalf so much as they would benefit if they were successful. They have the benefit of just being small enough that they aren’t her main focus right now.

[Sparda3g]

https://twitter.com/charlieintel/status/1679498345507696641?s=46&t=O_AGT9SEnlptKOF_2SxtqQ

Should have gone with the extension, man.

[CallMeCraig]

@jasheeldz

Something at the start had me pause - is Lina Kahn operating without a license from her Bar Association?

wtf?!

Is this normal in the US of A? Did she give a reason?

[howlingmosquito (mosquito)]

@mrbobman15

after the 10 year deal is up do we see Call of Duty become an Xbox console exclusive?

No Switch version. I say yes.

[Kals_Els]

@GamepadX

Yes Bing is pretty aggressive to our new Xbox mascot

That third picture was clearly a hint of the sega acquisition and the Sonic Crash game crossover/j

[Knottian (Daniel)]

@binarymelon

That’s not exactly news to anybody. Also I don’t really feel like the FTC is acting on their behalf so much as they would benefit if they were successful. They have the benefit of just being small enough that they aren’t her main focus right now.

The lack of focus on consumers (you know, a primary focus of the FTC’s mandate) would be to differ…

[Staffy]

@GamepadX

I had Bing make some Crash Bandicoot art

https://twitter.com/vikingsjason/status/1678906141063905281?s=20

How do you make Bing create this? I want to see what it makes of my dog in art form, haha.

[Visceron]

@Sparda3g

https://twitter.com/charlieintel/status/1679498345507696641?s=46&t=O_AGT9SEnlptKOF_2SxtqQ

Should have gone with the extension, man.

Wow.

[biglo25]

@Staffy

How do you make Bing create this? I want to see what it makes of my dog in art form, haha.

Image Creator from Microsoft Bing

[GamepadX]

@Staffy

How do you make Bing create this? I want to see what it makes of my dog in art form, haha.

A dog should be easy enough. Describe the dog breed and color. I mostly create cats though So “comic book style” is a good one, “anime style” is awesome, I used “pop art style” for one of those bandicoot images.

[Staffy]

@GamepadX

A dog should be easy enough. Describe the dog breed and color. I mostly create cats though So “comic book style” is a good one, “anime style” is awesome, I used “pop art style” for one of those bandicoot images.

That’s awesome. But how do you choose styles?

@biglo25

Image Creator from Microsoft Bing

I had no idea this existed.