Ctrl+Alt+Deceive: All The Dirt, Info, Lies, and LOLs We Found During FTC vs. Microsoft

[Swolf712]

Wait, hold up, these were all part of the record in the FTC hearings?

You mean to tell me that they had proof that Xbox's acquisition ambitions extended to taking over Nintendo and Valve, as well as proof those Bethesda games were definitely not hitting PS5 as opposed to Phil's claims that they were still "case by case"... but did nothing with that?

 

[JAHGamer]

all of this news coming out today, where tf is @John Elden Ring when we need him most ??

 

[Would_you_kindly]

Wait, hold up, these were all part of the record in the FTC hearings?

You mean to tell me that they had proof that Xbox's acquisition ambitions extended to taking over Nintendo and Valve, as well as proof those Bethesda games were definitely not hitting PS5 as opposed to Phil's claims that they were still "case by case"... but did nothing with that?

It was never going to be a fair case Microsoft has deep pockets & the judge was going to rule in their favour no matter what

 

[KiryuRealty]

Wait, hold up, these were all part of the record in the FTC hearings?

You mean to tell me that they had proof that Xbox's acquisition ambitions extended to taking over Nintendo and Valve, as well as proof those Bethesda games were definitely not hitting PS5 as opposed to Phil's claims that they were still "case by case"... but did nothing with that?

The judge was clearly biased, and now we know just how bad it was.

The FTC has a real case for judicial misconduct with this coming out, and that may even be the purpose of the leak.

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

Wait, hold up, these were all part of the record in the FTC hearings?

You mean to tell me that they had proof that Xbox's acquisition ambitions extended to taking over Nintendo and Valve, as well as proof those Bethesda games were definitely not hitting PS5 as opposed to Phil's claims that they were still "case by case"... but did nothing with that?

They did say they were intentionally holding back evidence for future proceedings. I just hope the lawyers they put up in the court are more organized and cohesive than during the hearing. They had good enough evidence there, but let the judge and people at Xbox on the stand take the lead too often.

all of this news coming out today, where tf is @John Elden Ring when we need him most ??

It's negative Xbox news. He's not gonna touch it

 

[Cool hand luke]

It was never going to be a fair case Microsoft has deep pockets & the judge was going to rule in their favour no matter what

That fat pig judge giggling and saying gee I hope no one thinks I have a conflict of interest while her son works for the defendant is obscene.

 

[John Elden Ring]

all of this news coming out today, where tf is @John Elden Ring when we need him most ??

It's negative Xbox news. He's not gonna touch it

I'm on a new job sadly. I would love to post this stuff shitting on Xbox tho.

 

[anonpuffs]

I'm on a new job sadly. I would love to post this stuff shitting on Xbox tho.

Grats on the job

 

[John Elden Ring]

Grats on the job

Im honestly hating it. But i guess the paycheck makes it worth it.

 

[anonpuffs]

Im honestly hating it. But i guess the paycheck makes it worth it.

Just until you can afford to switch lol

 

[KiryuRealty]

Just wanted to point out that Jim Ryan was 100% right, Starfield being Xbox exclusive has not had a major impact.

 

[ksdixon]

Just wanted to point out that Jim Ryan was 100% right, Starfield being Xbox exclusive has not had a major impact.

How does it compare to the usual level of Bethesda jank, in terms of like game design? The ownus has always been on the game itself rather than MS' pomp and circumstance, hasn't it?

I suppose what I'm trying to ask is like... How's the game on its own merits, without MS'... expectations for it?

 

[KiryuRealty]

How does it compare to the usual level of Bethesda jank, in terms of like game design? The ownus has always been on the game itself rather than MS' pomp and circumstance, hasn't it?

I suppose what I'm trying to ask is like... How's the game on its own merits, without MS'... expectations for it?

Not even as “good” as Fallout 4 by any honest account.

 

[MiyazakiLovesKojima]

@Heisenberg007 truly a legendary thread.

 

[Old Gamer]

Wait, hold up, these were all part of the record in the FTC hearings?

You mean to tell me that they had proof that Xbox's acquisition ambitions extended to taking over Nintendo and Valve, as well as proof those Bethesda games were definitely not hitting PS5 as opposed to Phil's claims that they were still "case by case"... but did nothing with that?

Of course. The judge was compromised and guaranteed to rule in MS favour. The FTC did have a chance to request a more impartial judge, so they were incompetent in that respect.

 

[MiyazakiLovesKojima]

Of course. The judge was compromised was guaranteed to rule in MS favour. The FTC did have a chance to request a more impartial judge, so they were incompetent in that respect.

I wouldn't be surprised if the whole FTC trial was rigged to be "lost in court" from the beginning.

Did we forget that Xbox/Microsoft is an American company?

Why would the American Government/People sabotage their own economic growth?

To appease to Sony fans?

Did you think it was a coincidence that the UK was the only one who pushed back because they are a sovereign land that doesn't have a conflict of interest with the situation?

The UK doesn't get affected economically by the deal, but the US economy sure does.

 

[Old Gamer]

Did we forget that Xbox/Microsoft is an American company?

Why would the American Government/People sabotage their own economic growth?

Activision also was an American company. Economic growth was not at risk.

 

[KiryuRealty]

Of course. The judge was compromised and guaranteed to rule in MS favour. The FTC did have a chance to request a more impartial judge, so they were incompetent in that respect.

They weren’t incompetent. To get a judge replaced, you have to petition the judge themselves and it is up to them to decide whether to recuse themselves.

Telling a judge you want them to recuse themselves from your case due to possible bias pretty much guarantees that they won’t, and that they will not be very favorable to you in court after you’ve levelled that accusation, no matter how true it is.

The FTC took the only smart play, which is let the judge stay, then appeal on grounds of judicial bias or misconduct after they decide against you.

 

[GrayWolf323]

They weren’t incompetent. To get a judge replaced, you have to petition the judge themselves and it is up to them to decide whether to recuse themselves.

Telling a judge you want them to recuse themselves from your case due to possible bias pretty much guarantees that they won’t, and that they will not be very favorable to you in court after you’ve levelled that accusation, no matter how true it is.

The FTC took the only smart play, which is let the judge stay, then appeal on grounds of judicial bias or misconduct after they decide against you.

yep, the FTC basically was screwed no matter what

 

[Heisenberg007]

They weren’t incompetent. To get a judge replaced, you have to petition the judge themselves and it is up to them to decide whether to recuse themselves.

Telling a judge you want them to recuse themselves from your case due to possible bias pretty much guarantees that they won’t, and that they will not be very favorable to you in court after you’ve levelled that accusation, no matter how true it is.

The FTC took the only smart play, which is let the judge stay, then appeal on grounds of judicial bias or misconduct after they decide against you.

This.

It was the judge's moral responsibility to recuse herself. If she wasn't stepping aside, it was for a reason. It also meant she wanted to put ethics to the side and do what she wanted to do (rule in favor of Microsoft).

Her mind was already made up. FTC accusing her wouldn't have done them any good anyway.