Microsoft's acquisition of Activison Blizzard

[FatKaz]

Yep, they can do it. For couple more weeks. Maybe they will now consider complain by Sony since CMA didn't do it before.

If the update by idas on era about the remedy papers being sent out is correct, then not sure if they will delay anymore.

Tomorrow is the last day ms will get those papers allegedly, if MS throw a hissy fit tomorrow onwards then we know CMA have held their position of asking for divestiture.

 

[AshHunter216]

If the update by idas on era about the remedy papers being sent out is correct, then not sure if they will delay anymore.

Tomorrow is the last day ms will get those papers allegedly, if MS throw a hissy fit tomorrow onwards then we know CMA have held their position of asking for divestiture.

Aren't the remedy papers something the cma would post on their website?

 

[FatKaz]

Aren't the remedy papers something the cma would post on their website?

Not really sure tbh, I just saw him mention it will be handed to ms and they have 5 days to respond.

 

[AshHunter216]

Not really sure tbh, I just saw him mention it will be handed to ms and they have 5 days to respond.

We'll likely hear how it went tomorrow. Given their previous 180, I wouldn't get my hopes up over the cma giving any more pushback, but I'd like to be wrong.

 

[Johnic]

We'll likely hear how it went tomorrow. Given their previous 180, I wouldn't get my hopes up over the cma giving any more pushback, but I'd like to be wrong.

Pretty much this. The CMA has shown they're willing to backtrack on their decision based on some pretty bad data. So don't expect them to make a big fuss here. They're approving this.

 

[Cool hand luke]

Team prohibition. No divestment opportunity.

 

[Zzero]

Living in a "politically important city" I see stuff like this all the time, pretty sure it doesn't work on politicians, but then again, the CMA isn't supposed to be political.

 

[FatKaz]

Living in a "politically important city" I see stuff like this all the time, pretty sure it doesn't work on politicians, but then again, the CMA isn't supposed to be political.

It's always been about appealing to the public, and if things go south they can make the regulators and sony look bad.

 

[AshHunter216]

It's always been about appealing to the public, and if things go south they can make the regulators and sony look bad.

I'd argue that the only ones who would really hate them for opposing the deal are the people who hated them anyway.

 

[Puff]

Lol

 

[Johnic]

At what point do we look at this corruption and say "wait a minute". Is this a U.S. only thing where politicians openly paid by major corporations get to put on shows like this?

 

[AshHunter216]

Lol

Lmao! that dude's argument basically boils down to the idea that Playstation beating Xbox hurts the job market in North Dakota. Also, I wonder if Resetera will hail him as a hero given their political leanings versus his.

 

[Deleted member 417]

At what point do we look at this corruption and say "wait a minute". Is this a U.S. only thing where politicians openly paid by major corporations get to put on shows like this?

Yes it is. In the UK this kind of activity is illegal. Why the UK would allow illegal practices to sway decisions by their regulatory body is quite the brain teaser.

 

[Nhomnhom]

Lmao! that dude's argument basically boils down to the idea that Playstation beating Xbox hurts the job market in North Dakota. Also, I wonder if Resetera will hail him as a hero given their political leanings versus his.

Why in the hell is Resetera so pro Xbox now? Shouldn't they hate MS more than pretty much any other company given who they are?

Is this over Sony marketing Hogwarts?

 

[AshHunter216]

Why in the hell is Resetera so pro Xbox? Shouldn't they hate MS more than pretty much any other company given who they are?

I've heard that several of their mods are very pro-Xbox and over time they have banned a lot of people who aren't.

Era's been bashing Playstation since the PS5 was just a rumor.

 

[Dabaus]

“If AMERICAN companies can’t buy out and monopolize an industry and you’re against it then US Congress is going to investigate you. Can’t have those *insert asian racial slurs* doing well and making AMERICA look bad can we?”

Resetera is one of the few forums Microsoft astroturfers got to go along with helping g them. Probably paid off on the back end. Gaf probably wasn’t worth it because of its reputation.

 

[Eternal_Wings]

“If AMERICAN companies can’t buy out and monopolize an industry and you’re against it then US Congress is going to investigate you. Can’t have those *insert asian racial slurs* doing well and making AMERICA look bad can we?”

Resetera is one of the few forums Microsoft astroturfers got to go along with helping g them. Probably paid off on the back end. Gaf probably wasn’t worth it because of its reputation.

Microsoft will never succeed with this charade. Remember FTC is one of the powerful organs in the entire US. Don’t expect any high politicians like the White House to participate in this shady intrigue of Microsoft. They have much bigger problems than fighting over stupid toys.

Gun crime, unemployment, climate change etc. This is probably like I said before, a desperate attempt to buy a Japanese publisher. They were rejected to buy Sega, like the rumour tells. They tried to hostile takeover Sega Sammy when TGS 2022 was held. Japanese government blocked it and that’s the chatter right now.

 

[Loy310]

Lol

Senator, Its video games, get a fucking life. Worry about the failing education system in the USA and gun control.

 

[Nhomnhom]

Lol

Wait, he wants information on Sony acquisitions? Did Sony buy a Japanese publisher the whole anti Japanese nonsense came out of nowhere after all.

 

[Dabaus]

There should be an investigation as to why Microsoft is allowed to lobby politicians to spout fake evidence to investigate rivals. That seems like anti competitive practices to me.