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UK watchdog recommends Xbox Activision deal for ‘in-depth investigation’ amid competition concerns
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The Activision-Blizzard acquisition can't be stopped. It might get delayed another month of two but that's about it.
The CMA knows that as soon as this deal goes through, it's pretty much over for Sony. They can't compete anymore
Jim Ryan knows this. It's the reason why he is preparing SIE/PlayStation to become a 3rd party publisher. Creating games (especially a ton of Live-Service games) for all platforms like PC, Xbox, Mobile and Switch.
The CMA knows that as soon as this deal goes through, it's pretty much over for Sony. They can't compete anymore
Jim Ryan knows this. It's the reason why he is preparing SIE/PlayStation to become a 3rd party publisher. Creating games (especially a ton of Live-Service games) for all platforms like PC, Xbox, Mobile and Switch.
For your information: UK antitrust authorities were the one who canceled the ARM deal for Nvidia. Not looking bright for your beloved Microsoft. Haha
"Not looking bright"? lolFor your information: UK antitrust authorities were the one who canceled the ARM deal for Nvidia. Not looking bright for your beloved Microsoft. Haha
This here won't change anything. The Activision-Blizzard deal will go through early 2023. Just accept it and move on.
Phil Spencer and Microsoft already replied btw.
Good strategy:
Gaming for everyone, everywhere: our view on the Activision Blizzard acquisition - Microsoft On the Issues
Game developers around the world are creating innovative and groundbreaking games. We think that we can do more to bring those experiences to the billions of players everywhere.
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This god dam Gif, even when their is no audio, i still hear him laughing lol"Microsoft's already strong position in gaming consoles"
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Nothing is stopping this train. Microsoft just confirmed that CoD will stay on Playstation.
It may will go through but with big delays.
If UK blocks it then MS will need to do an objection. Which means it will take a long time to finish. Sometimes objections in courts can take some years. So if MS is not lucky then the process of acquiring AB, can last until 2024 or beyond. But this is something positive, MS will pretty much sure not be able to buy further middle-sized or big gaming companies.
If UK blocks it then MS will need to do an objection. Which means it will take a long time to finish. Sometimes objections in courts can take some years. So if MS is not lucky then the process of acquiring AB, can last until 2024 or beyond. But this is something positive, MS will pretty much sure not be able to buy further middle-sized or big gaming companies.
It's possible because it's still one of the largest on record in terms of asset/IP buyouts. The fact NVIDIA was denied it's 40b Purchase for ARM shows UK regulators are not for large conglomerate companies buying other large entities.
If it does go through I think there might be some contingencies. Like no day one call of duty going day to date. i think if there was any contention, giant brands like call of duty would have a clause by the commission that new titles would have to wait a period of time before coming to a subscription service because of their economic impact to the industry.
Older COD's I think would be no issue, and I think the constitutions would be 6-12Month wait period before new COD could go on the service.
But this is just me thinking out my ass.
Phil will be clutching his pearls tonight.
A shitstorm not yet seen will ensure if this deal falls apart.
A shitstorm not yet seen will ensure if this deal falls apart.
The reactions on Youtube will be fucking hilarious, Destin and the likes will blame Sony no doubt lol.
i def think it will go through, but damn, imagine it is stopped.
First reply from @adamsapple, "I always thought the deal was not worth it"
cant wait for the next grind-house episode.
UK was expected to be a tough one, they have the most up to date regulations considering online stores and whatnot and have pretty stringent regulatory in general.
Anyone confidently stating this WILL go through is a bit delusional; I think it will.. I think most of us think it will, but you never know.
Anyone confidently stating this WILL go through is a bit delusional; I think it will.. I think most of us think it will, but you never know.
UK regulators and all other regulators of the world will allow this acquisition because Tencent and Sony will continue above them even after the acquisition, and because even with the acquisition Xbox will continue being the console with the smallest userbase / market share, plus MS will continue not being even market leader on PC and mobile either, also with a very small market share of these markets.
Sony will continue above MS both in overall gaming and specifically everything related to consoles, where MS is the 3rd. MS is the one who would need to continue to figure out if they can compete against Sony and how they do it, not the opposite.
He didn't say anything new in the post, it's what we already knew: they plan to put the games of the acquired companies on GP asap and that the future CoD games will continue releasing day one on PS as they do with Minecraft.Phil Spencer and Microsoft already replied btw.
Good strategy:
Gaming for everyone, everywhere: our view on the Activision Blizzard acquisition - Microsoft On the Issues
Game developers around the world are creating innovative and groundbreaking games. We think that we can do more to bring those experiences to the billions of players everywhere.
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