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ssg
Profile Joined July 2011
United States1770 Posts
January 18 2022 13:38 GMT
#1
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-18/microsoft-msft-nears-70-billion-deal-for-video-game-maker-activision-atvi

Microsoft is nearing a deal to buy Activision Blizzard, the video game maker behind the “Call of Duty” franchise, in what would be the U.S. technology giant’s largest-ever takeover, people with knowledge of the matter said, Bloomberg News reports.

The transaction could be announced as soon as Tuesday, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private
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Zambrah
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States7291 Posts
January 18 2022 13:41 GMT
#2
Christ, lol.
Incremental change is the Democrat version of Trickle Down economics.
Superouman
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
France2195 Posts
January 18 2022 13:45 GMT
#3
Age of Starcraft coming Soon™
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digmouse
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
China6329 Posts
January 18 2022 13:46 GMT
#4
I.. uh, can't wrap my head around this.
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tigera6
Profile Joined March 2021
3360 Posts
January 18 2022 13:51 GMT
#5
Wow, just wow
ssg
Profile Joined July 2011
United States1770 Posts
January 18 2022 13:55 GMT
#6
On January 18 2022 22:46 digmouse wrote:
I.. uh, can't wrap my head around this.

Well the biggest game franchise in the world is now going to be Xbox/pc exclusive. Sony could be dead in the water.

As for starcraft...I don't know. Microsoft seems to be wanting to put more in its PC space, but that's usually things that are cross-platform for Xbox. Starcraft seems like a prime candidate to get lost in the shuffle. Arguably it was already though. I'd wish they'd sell it to help cover that 80 billion they just shelled out, but Warcraft being a huge driver of that 80 billion and SC's ties to that, that seems highly unlikely.
tigera6
Profile Joined March 2021
3360 Posts
January 18 2022 14:03 GMT
#7
On second thought, now I dont know how willing MS is to put 1mil prize money per year for SC2 tournament. From AoE2 tournament, I dont think they were spending that much for those, although constant balance patch were applied.
lechatnoir
Profile Joined November 2016
386 Posts
January 18 2022 14:14 GMT
#8
What.
yht9657
Profile Joined December 2016
1810 Posts
January 18 2022 14:16 GMT
#9
what the actual fuck
geokilla
Profile Joined May 2011
Canada8230 Posts
January 18 2022 14:18 GMT
#10
With the recent scandals at Activision, we’re going to see a huge change in management and ex-co. I can definitely see a prompt change in leadership and direction. Won’t be surprised if the current leadership team is let go.
derkopf
Profile Joined July 2004
Germany77 Posts
January 18 2022 14:21 GMT
#11
hype
ReZero
Profile Joined April 2019
United Kingdom29 Posts
January 18 2022 14:22 GMT
#12
There could be no better news, for StarCraft.
deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12129 Posts
January 18 2022 14:27 GMT
#13
On January 18 2022 22:55 ssg wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 18 2022 22:46 digmouse wrote:
I.. uh, can't wrap my head around this.

Well the biggest game franchise in the world is now going to be Xbox/pc exclusive. Sony could be dead in the water.

As for starcraft...I don't know. Microsoft seems to be wanting to put more in its PC space, but that's usually things that are cross-platform for Xbox. Starcraft seems like a prime candidate to get lost in the shuffle. Arguably it was already though. I'd wish they'd sell it to help cover that 80 billion they just shelled out, but Warcraft being a huge driver of that 80 billion and SC's ties to that, that seems highly unlikely.

How cross-platform is the new Age of Empire exactly?
I imagine France should be able to take this unless Lilbow is busy practicing for Starcraft III. | KadaverBB is my fairy ban mother.
AmericanUmlaut
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Germany2577 Posts
January 18 2022 14:28 GMT
#14
I'm skeptical for any number of reasons, but this at least gives me a little hope. Blizzard is a dumpster fire at this point, and SC2 didn't seem likely to continue to receive much if any support from them in the future. That still might be the case, but under new leadership it's at least theoretically possible that something could shift for the better. The fact that Kotick is staying on as CEO of the aquired Blizzard makes me think there might not be as much shaking up as we might hope for, though.
The frumious Bandersnatch
deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12129 Posts
January 18 2022 14:32 GMT
#15
I'm more wondering how this affects PS space. Me - personally - nope. I haven't played an Activision game in ages. OTOH it seems people are still buying every year COD. Considering the chip shortage limiting COD to only MS platforms may actually hurt MS. Anyway, for all I care burn COD down xD
I imagine France should be able to take this unless Lilbow is busy practicing for Starcraft III. | KadaverBB is my fairy ban mother.
LHK
Profile Joined May 2015
204 Posts
January 18 2022 14:32 GMT
#16
what in the actual heck
-Laura
ElehpantZ
Profile Joined July 2017
5 Posts
January 18 2022 14:35 GMT
#17
Starcraft III: The Age of Empires
digmouse
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
China6329 Posts
January 18 2022 14:41 GMT
#18
On January 18 2022 22:55 ssg wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 18 2022 22:46 digmouse wrote:
I.. uh, can't wrap my head around this.

Well the biggest game franchise in the world is now going to be Xbox/pc exclusive. Sony could be dead in the water.

As for starcraft...I don't know. Microsoft seems to be wanting to put more in its PC space, but that's usually things that are cross-platform for Xbox. Starcraft seems like a prime candidate to get lost in the shuffle. Arguably it was already though. I'd wish they'd sell it to help cover that 80 billion they just shelled out, but Warcraft being a huge driver of that 80 billion and SC's ties to that, that seems highly unlikely.

Starcraft is something MS is VERY likely to reinvest in for the sake of diversity of titles on Game Pass.
TranslatorIf you want to ask anything about Chinese esports, send me a PM or follow me @nerddigmouse.
uselless
Profile Joined April 2021
92 Posts
January 18 2022 14:45 GMT
#19
On January 18 2022 23:41 digmouse wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 18 2022 22:55 ssg wrote:
On January 18 2022 22:46 digmouse wrote:
I.. uh, can't wrap my head around this.

Well the biggest game franchise in the world is now going to be Xbox/pc exclusive. Sony could be dead in the water.

As for starcraft...I don't know. Microsoft seems to be wanting to put more in its PC space, but that's usually things that are cross-platform for Xbox. Starcraft seems like a prime candidate to get lost in the shuffle. Arguably it was already though. I'd wish they'd sell it to help cover that 80 billion they just shelled out, but Warcraft being a huge driver of that 80 billion and SC's ties to that, that seems highly unlikely.

Starcraft is something MS is VERY likely to reinvest in for the sake of diversity of titles on Game Pass.

Prayge NAmen

User was warned for this post.
maru :D
True_Spike
Profile Joined July 2004
Poland3421 Posts
January 18 2022 14:50 GMT
#20
I'm really glad this happened.

Blizzard is but a shadow of it's former glory at this point.

Maybe a shake-up of this magnitude will help.

Not to mention this is probably the only thing that can help bring Starcraft to life again in the upcoming years.

Also, fuck Bobby.
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