Microsoft's acquisition of Activison Blizzard

[AshHunter216]

The full quote's already been posted here. It's a nothingburger

 

[ApolloHelios]

HAHAHAHA I got Jez locked on Twitter..

https://imgur.com/gallery/HSIvAPH

Edit: Can't post Imgur media?

 

[Nhomnhom]

So apparently CMA is now getting warnings from UK Gov about economic collapse if CMA does not let the deal go

"Company threatens to collapse the UK's economy to make the point that they should be allowed to get even bigger."

These MS guys are so nice, very pro-consumer move to attempt to bully the UK into submission.

 

[Zzero]

So apparently CMA is now getting warnings from UK Gov about economic collapse if CMA does not let the deal go

Source?

 

[Swift_Star]

Source?

It's a misinterpreted quote I posted earlier. No warning was made.

 

[Dabaus]

I think the fact that Microsoft influencers are deliberately and knowing taking quotes out of context i think says something about the state of this deal. IMO.

 

[Nhomnhom]

I think the fact that Microsoft influencers are deliberately and knowing taking quotes out of context i think says something about the state of this deal. IMO.

The fact that Sony is now having a showcase says it all. No need to hide it anymore.

At this rate I wouldn't be surprise if they announced on stage, on June 11, that Xbox is dead.

 

[Gediminas]

The fact that Sony is now having a showcase says it all. No need to hide it anymore.

At this rate I wouldn't be surprise if they announced on stage, on June 11, that Xbox is dead.

imagine, announcement, Starfield coming to PS5 next year.. more news later this year

 

[Swift_Star]

I think the fact that Microsoft influencers are deliberately and knowing taking quotes out of context i think says something about the state of this deal. IMO.

farming for clicks. If they kill the hope, they lose revenue.

 

[Puff]

The full quote's already been posted here. It's a nothingburger

Thanks

Full quote

Speaking at the British Chambers of Commerce’s annual conference, he said: “When it comes to Microsoft, there was a merger between two American companies that the US regulator is seeking to block, and the UK regulator took the same view.

I think one of the reasons that companies like Microsoft and Google want to invest in the UK is because we have independent regulators that are not controlled by politicians and therefore they can be confident there will be a level playing field.

I would not want to undermine that at all, but I do think it’s important all our regulators understand their wider responsibilities for economic growth.

But for our tech sector, it isn’t just about being able to get through big deals, competition really matters.

Hunt urges competition chiefs to encourage growth after Microsoft deal blocked

Chancellor says CMA must ‘understand wider responsibilities’ after £55bn takeover denied

www.telegraph.co.uk

Look at these shills trying to spread misinformation. The amount of paid shills is frightening

 

[Dabaus]

farming for clicks. If they kill the hope, they lose revenue.

I think its part Xbox farm bot misinformation campaign part xbox podcasters who take super chats grifting and taking their hopeful audience for a ride because easy money, and part "Keep hope alive" from true believers. I do think xbpx influencers in particular should be looked at for how they sell fake hope, fake rumors, and bold face lie to their audience and get super chat money from them.

 

[Swift_Star]

I think its part Xbox farm bot misinformation campaign part xbox podcasters who take super chats grifting and taking their hopeful audience for a ride because easy money, and part "Keep hope alive" from true believers. I do think xbpx influencers in particular should be looked at for how they sell fake hope, fake rumors, and bold face lie to their audience and get super chat money from them.

It's bizarre that the xbox fanbase waste their time trying to work for the console success instead of playing the games.

 

[Cool hand luke]

I disagree with the first half of this guy's post but the second half is interesting. Even some of the Xbox guys don't like FOSS.

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This guy is in for a rude awakening. "Sheer value, the parties behind it." Fuck that noise.

Here's the only part that matters:

for our tech sector, it isn’t just about being able to get through big deals, competition really matters

 

[Swift_Star]

This guy is in for a rude awakening. "Sheer value, the parties behind it." Fuck that noise.

Here's the only part that matters:

That part is being completely glossed over by xbots on twtter and Era.
Gaf has already shut down the bots.

 

[Cool hand luke]

How embarrassing is it to be the EU regulator right now? You've got people questioning your integrity, and rightfully so, when you go against the decisions made by two superior regulators, including the strongest in the world, the CMA, WHILE AGREEING WITH THEM THAT HARM WILL COME TO THE MARKET.

You have to wonder if they're just looking to extract fines from Microsoft. You do wonder also if they were already on a predetermined road and caught unaware by the CMA's logical block, because now they don't get the fines down the road and they get ridiculed for their weak grasp of the topic, and of competition itself.

 

[Swift_Star]

How embarrassing is it to be the EU regulator right now? You've got people questioning your integrity, and rightfully so, when you go against the decisions made by two superior regulators, including the strongest in the world, the CMA, WHILE AGREEING WITH THEM THAT HARM WILL COME TO THE MARKET.

You have to wonder if they're just looking to extract fines from Microsoft. You do wonder also if they were already on a predetermined road and caught unaware by the CMA's logical block, because now they don't get the fines down the road and they get ridiculed for their weak grasp of the topic, and of competition itself.

DeepEnigma has been saying they do it so they can collect fines when they breach the remedies...

 

[Gediminas]

DeepEnigma has been saying they do it so they can collect fines when they breach the remedies...

Yeah, that's the goal. Both done that multiple times.

 

[KiryuRealty]

How embarrassing is it to be the EU regulator right now? You've got people questioning your integrity, and rightfully so, when you go against the decisions made by two superior regulators, including the strongest in the world, the CMA, WHILE AGREEING WITH THEM THAT HARM WILL COME TO THE MARKET.

You have to wonder if they're just looking to extract fines from Microsoft. You do wonder also if they were already on a predetermined road and caught unaware by the CMA's logical block, because now they don't get the fines down the road and they get ridiculed for their weak grasp of the topic, and of competition itself.

All of the EU competition bureau’s decisions are like this.

They could give a flying fuck about market damage, as long as the fines roll in.

 

[FatKaz]

How embarrassing is it to be the EU regulator right now? You've got people questioning your integrity, and rightfully so, when you go against the decisions made by two superior regulators, including the strongest in the world, the CMA, WHILE AGREEING WITH THEM THAT HARM WILL COME TO THE MARKET.

You have to wonder if they're just looking to extract fines from Microsoft. You do wonder also if they were already on a predetermined road and caught unaware by the CMA's logical block, because now they don't get the fines down the road and they get ridiculed for their weak grasp of the topic, and of competition itself.

The spineless jellyfish haven't even released their full final report to the public, maybe that's how they do things and will never get to see it. IIRC the statement of objection was never made public.

I bet alot of dodgy shit can be found in their report.

If MS try and use the EC decision to support their appeal, hopefully CAT demand to see that report and laugh the appeal out the building.

 

[AshHunter216]

The spineless jellyfish haven't even released their full final report to the public, maybe that's how they do things and will never get to see it. IIRC the statement of objection was never made public.

I bet alot of dodgy shit can be found in their report.

If MS try and use the EC decision to support their appeal, hopefully CAT can see that report and laugh the appeal out the building.

CMA has been a whole lot more transparent throughout their process than the EU has, I agree.