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But its prime target was Nintendo, according to a 2020 email leaked during the FTC v Microsoft trial.
@-Foxtrot
"Yet despite the insane about of power hungry evidence…they still failed"
And will continue to fail as long as they put interest of a Multibillionaire companies like Sony, first, over consumer´s interest.
@foxtrot yeah too many evidence and still pass, Now im curious whose the judge handling the case of acrivision.. And next time i wish the trial is live stream just like amber and johny depp so all the people can see..
We talking about Microsoft and you talking about Sony? They are not even part of FTC conversation
And we now know there is no consumer protection to stop it. MS is the worst thing to happen to gaming.
No, it´s not. It´s business as usual.
You´re here complaining on every Xbox article, and behind the scenes you´re still supporting Microsoft by given them money while help them to achieve their goals!
Just leave it to rest Obscure.
It is now abundantly clear that MS, given time and permission, would buy most third party publishers in order to outspend and remove the competition.
If this is something that you feel its ok or business as usual, then unfortunately you are not as genuine gamer as you claim to be.
It is in our best interest to stop these practices as the consolidation of the market will lock many people into ecosystems and previously enjoyed multiplayer games will be released exclusively under subscriptions.
Doesnt matter who does it (MS, Sony, Nintendo,Tescent Amazon etc), it only matters that we accelerate this process by not condoning such actions and by not voting with our wallets.
I cant believe that you support this attitude.
you're are absolutely right, it is business, but if said business is playing monopoly with a sort unending supply of money, it reeks corruption.
as if MS doesnt have enough of it already.
Obscure your in all the Sony articles making snide comments to. The hypocrisy is deep
@cthulhucultist
"Doesnt matter who does it (MS, Sony, Nintendo,Tescent Amazon etc), it only matters that we accelerate this process by not condoning such actions and by not voting with our wallets.
That´s what I´ve been saying. Vote with your wallet. I grown tired of fake concerned games screaming and shouting here that MS is destroying gaming, but they are the first ones to give MS exactly what they want. MONEY!
I mean, would you give your money for a company you despise? I would certainly not. That´s why I call out some hypocrites on their fake concern bs.
I cant believe that you support this attitude."
I don´t. What I see as business as usual is MS looking and discussing what possible acquisition targets might be feasible. I have no doubt Sony is doing the same, right now, so don´t play naive when comes to those big companies interests.
@MrDead
"You can support Bethesda and other studios as well as help scupper and slow down MS's plan by not subscribing to GamePass."
No, you can´t not. When you gonna realize that you´re giving MS the means to achieve their goals?
You´re given them MONEY, you are given them your TIME, you´re nothing but GOOD number for MS!
Your money will generate more and better games on Gamepass. Your time means that you´re engaged, engaged means you´re not playing the competitor´s games on competitor´s platforms, that means nothing positive statistics for MS´s metrics of success.
There´s no way will be given MS money thinking that you´re somehow hurt them in any possible way.
MS is happy because they know they´ll crushed your will. You´re nothing but a puppet for them! Wake up!
"Your logic is to punish MS buy not buying Bethesda games, who do you think comes off worse in that situation, Bethesda or MS?"
In case you forgot, Bethesda IS Microsoft since 2021!
My logic is not to punish any gaming company, publisher or studio. I´m a gamer and I have love for games.
But if you hate and despise a company that make you games, your actions should speak louder than your mouth.
It´s simple, If you hate Microsoft and fear that they´re destroying gaming, why would you support them with your money in the first place.
It´s not just about Bethesda games, it´s about ALL of the Xbox games.
Do not expect to be here claiming that MS is the cancer of gaming while giving them your money while expecting people to not call you out on your hypocrisy.
Jim Sakai can be a pain in butt but a least I respect him, because he had the balls to sell his Xbox Series X to never support Microsoft ever again.
He´s a man of his word and not some hypocrite clown.
So you think people boycotting Bethesda games won't effect Bethesda... go out and touch some grass, you're obviously not handling MS's dirty washing being out in public well and are lashing out. Get a grip.
"So you think people boycotting Bethesda games won't effect Bethesda.."
No, it won´t.
Bethesda is no longer a self-funded, independent publisher.
Be their games successful or total failure (Redfall), MS will be the one dealing with potential loses.
Proof is Arkane Austin having their next AAA project greenlit by Phil Spencer right after Redfall´s disastrous launch.
https://gamerant.com/arkane...
So you can´t stop and pretend to be concerned over Bethesda future, without you supporting the company that you hate.
"go out and touch some grass, you're obviously not handling MS's dirty washing being out in public well and are lashing out. Get a grip"
Why? Are you crazy, dude? Most of the leaks are VERY positive news for Xbox gamers, not so much for the competition, I give you that, but overall great news for Xbox gamers. Let me break down for you:
More and NEW AAA game from Bethesda (who would tell)
The Oblivion remaster
Doom Year Zero and DLC
The Fallout 3 remaster
A sequel to Ghostwire: Tokyo
Dishonored 3
New Xbox Series X digital only model (Original Xbox Series X owners like myself won´t feel fuc#%& by some mid-gen refreshed console)
New *Sense* controller - which will be nothing but awesome for both Xbox and PS5 owners since more developers will provide support for haptics feedback.
VALVE? I´m all for an Half Life 3, but I do understand that the PC community won´t like MS taking over an enforcing some of their crap policy over STEAM. Yes, Gabe has a great relationship with Microsoft but I can´t see him allowing his company to be acquired by them, so, it´s definitely not happening imo.
Nintendo? Even Phil recognizes that it would be an almost impossible task. Not gonna happen.
Did I miss something?
Please, enlighten me on what should I be concerned or upset about MS´s leaked (again) FTC documents?
Ah yes. Because internal studios never get shut down, disbanded, or cut in half when they don't perform. We know that you know this and a lot of counter arguments that are quite factual. You're so boring by intentionally disregarding valid points that are brought up. Then you'll probably reply asking me to pain stakingly go through and show all the evidence of you being told a combination of factual contrary or exceptionally strong contrary based on patterns and company histories that people have told you and others. Then you'll just ghost.
"Be their games successful or total failure (Redfall), MS will be the one dealing with potential loses.
Proof is Arkane Austin having their next AAA project greenlit by Phil Spencer right after Redfall´s disastrous launch."
...and I'm sure they'll be fine if it happens again, or if the next title under performs.
You can support Bethesda and other studios as well as help scupper and slow down MS's plan by not subscribing to GamePass. The entire point of MS buying up and banning competition from multiplatform publishers is to get enough GamePass subs to pay for the cost of acquisitions, hence why they take a big hit to offer day one exclusives and third party games on the service, it's not making enough yet for them to pull games from PC so it's not a viable model to implement ... I would like it to stay this way.
"Please, enlighten me on what should I be concerned or upset about MS´s leaked (again) FTC documents?" ... you tell me, because here you are freaking the f out desperately clawing at anything to make your favourite plastic toy look good. Like I said, take the day off. You're not handling this news well.
Arkanes new project was greenlit cause their a good studio. Ms forced redfall. Devs have already came out and said they wanted to can that garbage. How could ms not give Arkane another shit when they(ms) greenlit the release.
Shouldn't the title read "Microsoft would buy every gaming company in the industry if opportunity arose". ?
But they already started with Bethesda and Activision 🤔 I don't see them stopping anytime soon
@Obscure_Observer
It would eventually lead to a monopoly in the game industry. CMA and FTC would definitely have a strong case against them. I have a feeling it will lead towards that way. It's just a matter of time. FTC probably wanted these leaks to come out to show Microsoft true intentions to the world but it was Microsoft own fault that leaked the information. Microsoft put it on themselves. Have your popcorn ready.
Black Friday is a con.