I mean they only won the lesser suit to prevent the FTC from delaying them while the broader suit proceeds. The FTC could still manage to block the deal in the end. This is like popping the champagne because they have the lead at halftime in the Super Bowl.
frostypants, its over, Microsoft can close the deal, and it didn't take long for the CMA to bend the knee as soon as the FTC lost.
-It's crazy I (along with most of the world) told you ps guys BEFORE the FTC got to court, their case was weak. Then sure enough in court FTC presented a embarrassingly weak "bu, bu Sony" case. I told you guys the FTC was going to lose and the CMA would follow, now once again, thats exactly what happened, yet you show up with nothing but your feelings claiming FTC still has some kind of case, yes only because you can sue and appeal anything in America BUT they cannot stop the deal now, ONLY file appeals & other lawsuits but that would be an even higher bar #1 its gonna take something really, really unprecedented to get this judges decision overturned & #2 FTC still would need major evidence of harm to consumer, which if they didn't have it last week, why would they have it next month? or in 6 months?, next year? lol
@godmars. Yah but COD is an annual game. Their incompetence should show alot quicker. Will they have some kind of contract in place to retain talent at the various studios? Seems like that would be incredibly expensive with how large ABK is. This is a big deal for MS, but I don't think its going to turn out how MS hoped. People Care about great games, otherwise MS would be in a much better position than they are. Until they can prove they can make great games, they will continue to finish last.
The FTC is incompetent. They haven't even been able to stop the cell phone-internet-cable telecommunication mega mergers. That is why my internet provider screws its consumers and no one can stop them.
I don't get this comment. Both the FTC can be incompetent and Phil can be good at bullshitting. The only people this deal is good for are Xbox for gaining IP control and executives at ABK who will get massive payouts for this sale. Absolutely nothing else changes for anyone else since game access will not be increased, expanded, or improved. You will still pay for CoD, CoD will still make the majority of its money from MTX, and one console will have access to more exclusive content than the other. This doesn't move the industry forward at all. Not an inch.
"Both the FTC can be incompetent and Phil can be good at bullshitting."
-I'm not a huge Phil Spencer fan but in this particular case, I don't see much wrong about his statement, I mean he works for Microsoft not Sony, hell my problem with Phil is he's a bit too nice trying to play the middle ground.
"Absolutely nothing else changes for anyone else since game access will not be increased, expanded, or improved."
-Uhm actually yes the deal will increase access, CoD hasn't been on Nintendo platform in a long time, this deal changes that. Even the EU's concern about future of cloud gaming, after Microsoft's commitments concluded the deal will increase access to MORE DEVICES AND OPERATING SYSTEMS. CMA's own internal emails showed ***75%*** of the public were in favor of the ABK acquisition by Microsoft, that's in the UK, no doubt much higher here in the US. So if the gamers are voting for it, who exactly are they protecting??? Gamers actually are more informed about gaming than the *suits trying to make a name for themselves. Plus Microsoft with all its resources has helped Bethesda *improve Starfield, so I see no reason why they can't help improve upon games within ABK portfolio, sure there will be mis-steps, hits & misses as usual with or without Microsoft, thats gaming biz, but overall I don't see how you know nothing will be *expanded or *improved??? Literally the ink ain't on paper yet and you know this already??? https://www.gameinformer.co... https://ec.europa.eu/commis... https://www.thegamer.com/cm...
"This doesn't move the industry forward at all."
-Maybe not, but most acquisitions don't "move the industry forward", NO they are just deals that are usually made so one platform can increase it's portfolio of games, which gives that platform more exclusives to leverage, beyond that I don't know why Xbox deals must "move the industry forward" anymore than other acquisitions. No, only *very rare groundbreaking games that somehow marry cutting edge game tech, design, storytelling and gameplay can do that....not acquisitions, but who knows, yes that's possible in time with this deal, nobody knows the future but if not at minimum everyone *interested will still get to enjoy some great-good games as usual.
The idea that it’s wrong for someone to make strategic moves that make sense for that company and its ecosystem is just laughable. The fact that Sony is concerned but Nintendo isn’t is laughable. All this is just a microcosm of the idea that I’d someone doesn’t like something let’s put a stop to it. Let’s give participation trophies and just live off the government.
The fanboy back and forth is exhausting. The only "sh*tty" thing about this is now Playstation fanboys might need to buy an Xbox if they want to play COD... and that's assuming the 10 year contract doesn't get renewed.
Exclusives have been a staple in this industry since the f*cking beginning. They're just pissed because now the "other side" has an IP they want. Those of us who have all 3 consoles couldn't care any less.
People have been giving reasons left right and centre
The issue is, the BIG issue is people like yourself literally read the comment and ignore them
It's literally the "LALALALALA Not listening" response
I could give you a ton of reasons why I think it will be bad for the gaming industry and gaming, apart from the monopolisation part and Microsoft's "if you can't win it, buy it" mentality, but I'll give you an example.
The original Xbox One vision for Xbox and gaming going forward back in 2013...
If you think people like that truly "get" the industry and think they can better it then you are delusional, even now Microsoft is slowly putting their old plan into action, it's just done surgically over time so no one notices.
I even said I think it'll get blocked even if the evidence is on MS side. Just like the CMA blocked them in early April I thought history would repeat itself. Phil, just like I said the numbers don't lie and evidence is all there. Unless you want to get mad at the evidence?
Maybe you should should get mad at Judge Corely who ruled in favor?
My issue is the same people that are outraged would be saying what the people in favor of the buyout are saying if Sony was the one buying it. This whole thing comes down to fan boyism. No one rational can say a company is bad for expanding. The whole “if you can’t beat them, buy them” argument is just inane. I have a ps5 and a series x. I just love games l. If the deal goes through I get more games on game pass that I don’t have to pay full price for. Yay for me.
Lightning77 "I even said I think it'll get blocked even if the evidence is on MS side."
-Yeah I remember you saying that, no disrespect but it just seemed so obvious in Microsoft's favor I just don't see how the judge could rule against them....actually BEFORE the hearing I thought the FTC was going to surprise us with some expert or unknown data that could potentially look bad for Microsoft and sway the case to maybe go either way but once they wrapped up seriously I couldn't remember a very strong argument they made to demonstrate "harm to the consumer". So by then most of the world knew they lost.
The gaming industry will implode now and Microsoft will run rampant with there cheque book and destroy the industry. All we can do is stop buying Activision games now. I Never seen the fuss over COD it's just a crap multilayer. I cant support a company that is trying so hard to. Destroy the games industry and for that reason I listed my series X online for sale. I wonder how many takers I'll get for the £1 I listed it for.
“ The evidence showed the Activision Blizzard deal is good for the industry”
Jesus, Phil is such a bullsh***r, honestly
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The gaming industry will implode now and Microsoft will run rampant with there cheque book and destroy the industry. All we can do is stop buying Activision games now. I Never seen the fuss over COD it's just a crap multilayer. I cant support a company that is trying so hard to. Destroy the games industry and for that reason I listed my series X online for sale. I wonder how many takers I'll get for the £1 I listed it for.