Microsoft / Activision Deal Approval Watch |OT| (MS/ABK close)
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feynoob
Banned
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It gave voice to people. And because of that, everyone thinks their voice matter in these type of deal.
All of our 90 page discusion means nothing honestly. These type of stuff is being fought by big firm lawyers. Unless you are a lawyer, your opinions means nothing, due to not having the documents, which supports your point. Judges would dismiss all the claim made here, because of how insignificant they are.
HoofHearted
Member
Perhaps you should ask your questions directly to the shareholders of ABK, EA, and Take 2 how they feel about that..
If ABK or these other companies are shopping themselves around to be bought - there's an underlying reason why they're doing that... It's very possible that ABK may be in (some form of) financial trouble and we don't know it...
At the end of the day - all of these corporations are held directly accountable to their shareholders to make a profit for ROI - not the general public or gaming customers that they serve..
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
HoofHearted
Member
I give her 5 weeks this time..
freefornow
Member
oops
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feynoob
Banned
Activision was on the seat of scandal. Because of that the board wanted an out, which is why they offered themselves for sale.
If it werent for that, activision wouldnt have been up for sale at all.
They are worth 30%-40% of entire Sony division, due to how much money they make. No one wants to sell that cash cow company. MS were super lucky with this.
DeepEnigma
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Topher
Identifies as young
To whichever limp-dicked CMA crack-addict is reading this,
What the fuck is wrong with you? You think I'm going to pay $15 a month for unlimited access to all of Xbox's content when I can pay $70+ per game on PlayStation? Piss all the way off right now you weird-toothed European bastards!
Maybe you've been living under a rock, but the patriarchy is doing just fine. Microsoft can crawl all the way inside my asshole, because we're keeping Kotick. Women love frat culture, and you uneducated ball-gazers need to quit being pussies and give them what they need.
Xbox doesn't even have games. There's Forza Horizon Five Fingers in the Asshole, and Halo: Infinite Anal. Master Queef can lick my blue-haired taint. Jim Ryan could kick Phil Spencer's ass twice with one hand, and with the other hand he'd just be jerking it the entire time. That's a real man.
Lick every testicle,
IFireflyl
Another good one! Keep them coming!
wait....was this guy serious?
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feynoob
Banned
Agree with part. Dont be a fanboy, return to monke.
Stroke of luck. Nothing more.
Zenimax= short on money.
Activision= Sexual scandal, which forced the company to sell.
MS arent that great on acquision, aside of few key devs. They are shit when it comes to that. OG-X360 is proof of that.
Wont happen. Xbox is kinda dead in japan. MS needs Japanese games to attract them. Even with that, its not enough. Ps5, which is in better position than xbox is having a hard time, due to nintendo pure dominance. Xbox wont get a chance.
Nah, that is a dream. Wont happen at all.
Xbox doesnt need that kind of stuff. They need consistancy. Plus they need 1 more gen to reach that level. At most, they are now at ps3 level of 1st party. You dont produce awsome games out of the gate. You need time and consistancy to reach the level, which Sony are in. That is not easy task.
Yeah ABK got an offer 45% above market value then of course they would. Not sure I've seen them in financial trouble though. Maybe.
The_Mike
I cry about SonyGaf from my chair in Redmond, WA
Everyone knows that Activision's biggest financial trouble is Koticks salary.
PhaseJump
Banned
freefornow
Member
Dear CMA,
Microsoft just shot themselves in the foot.
I don't know how much you know about gaming culture (I'm an expert), but honor and shame are huge parts of it. It's not like it is in Politics where you can become successful by being an asshole. If you screw someone over in Gaming, you bring shame to yourself, and the only way to get rid of that shame is repentance.
What this means is the gaming public, after hearing about this, is not going to want to purchase COD for either system, nor will they purchase any of Microsofts games. This is HUGE. You can laugh all you want, but Microsoft has alienated an entire market with this move.
Microsoft, needs to publicly apologize and cancel the Activision Blizzard acquisition or Microsoft can kiss their business goodbye.
That'll show 'em!
Microsoft just shot themselves in the foot.
I don't know how much you know about gaming culture (I'm an expert), but honor and shame are huge parts of it. It's not like it is in Politics where you can become successful by being an asshole. If you screw someone over in Gaming, you bring shame to yourself, and the only way to get rid of that shame is repentance.
What this means is the gaming public, after hearing about this, is not going to want to purchase COD for either system, nor will they purchase any of Microsofts games. This is HUGE. You can laugh all you want, but Microsoft has alienated an entire market with this move.
Microsoft, needs to publicly apologize and cancel the Activision Blizzard acquisition or Microsoft can kiss their business goodbye.
That'll show 'em!
01011001
Banned
I mean he is not wrong, the more stuff MS owns the less Sony can block from going to GamePass
and the more games come to gamepass, the more Sony will need to start considering putting all their games into PS+
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PhaseJump
Banned
You're missing the point. Fuck Xbox's hopeless presence in Japan.
The point is to get 1st party Japanese games on Xbox in the rest of the world, and the joke here is how it will inevitably nuke the minds of the anti-Xbox weeaboo scene.
feynoob
Banned
anyy one with these views need to watch this videoI mean he is not wrong, the more stuff MS owns the less Sony can block from going to GamePass
and the more games come to gamepass, the more Sony will need to start considering putting all their games into PS+
These kinda of points would lead to unintended consequences.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
MS are trying their best to win the hearts and minds with as much Japanese content they already have m.
feynoob
Banned
That depends on MS having a brain.
Sega exist. Like seriously, they wanted to be part of Xbox ecosystem. But MS is dumb as hell, as to not target them.
1st party japanese games depends on how MS view their relationship with Sega. Since that is important key for Xbox japanese games.
Ass of Can Whooping
Member
Okay now make one from Sony fanboys point of view or better yet Jim Ryan. In fact you should write the whole script for The CMA Fight to the Death in the Battle of the Fanboy Warriors. GetAss of Can Whooping to help if necessary.
Already working on it
CatLady
Selfishly plays on Xbox Purr-ies X
Ass of Can Whooping
Member
Make it good, checkTopher 's if you need guidance
Well, I think mine is big enough but I suppose you can never have enough dicks
PaintTinJr
Gold Member
Having followed the link to the gov.uk to read all the stuff, it appears gamesindustry.biz has misreported what they are looking for people to contribute - unless I missed a link.UK Regulatory Board Is Asking Public Opinion On Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Proposal
The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is still weighing the industry costs and benefits of approving the $68.7 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition deal proposed by Microsoft, and now it is opening the floor for comment by the general public. As reported by GamesIndustry.biz, the government authority on October 20 posted a lengthy explanation of its role in the proposed acquisition deal on a UK government Website,
Microsoft had scored a big win early in the month, as a regulatory board in Brazil approved the acquisition with no restrictions, but the company's initial pitch to the CMA in the United Kingdom was met with some initial concerns. The move by the CMA this week opens the floor to anyone who would like to weigh in on the topic, although the authority has noted it will not likely have the time or resources to issue a response to every individual concern it receives.
As per the government Website, the agency is only looking at three "theories of harm" that its members are concerned may be brought about by approving the acquisition. Those theories center on potential negative market effects, which could include damage to competing consoles, game subscription services, and cloud gaming. "The CMA can only look at the effects of the merger that are related to a loss of competition," the Website clarifies. The posting on the Website comes just a day after Microsoft issued to the CMA a response that the most profitable intellectual property it seeks to acquire, the Call of Duty franchise, wouldn't be able to go on its Xbox GamePass service "for a number of years" due to pre-existing agreements with top competitor Sony PlayStation.
Additionally, the Website provides a handy info graphic explaining where the CMA currently sits in its process.
The purpose of the current stage of the investigation is for the authority to build on it's first phase and "gather more evidence from the merging businesses and others to investigate potential issues with competition that could arise as a result of the merger." Once the second phase has been completed, the CMA will move on to analyzing its evidence, producing its provisional findings, and issuing a final report.
Those who wish to offer commentary to the CMA may contact it at microsoft.activision@cma.gov.uk, although the authority requests that anyone who issues such an e-mail does so only after thoroughly reading through its informational Website and the documents on its related investigation page.
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This is what the contact subsection says, and AFAIK it is the only currently open deadline for submissions to the email address. And those submissions need to be about further issues of competition beyond what is identified in the phase 1 findings, An example might be telling them that all issues with WIndows, Azure for competition they identified are actually all about DirectX being proprietary closed source and only available on Microsoft OSes.
And lower down, the earlier general invitation to comment - everyone thinks this is about, - has already expired. as seen below
feynoob
Banned
Can it satisfty the CMA requirement though?
Ass of Can Whooping
Member
Probably not since it's pretty harmful to consumers
feynoob
Banned
Is it spicy though? CMA likes it daring.
Ass of Can Whooping
Member
My opening sentence. Shoutout to Kretos
feynoob
Banned
bender
What time is it?
Balducci30
Member
Agreed. It gave voice to the people and we discovered the people were even dumber than we previously thought.
I guess I just get confused is when there are consumers going to bat for corporations like it's their job.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Already working on it
Not sure if that's gonna meet the minimum length requirement for the response...
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feynoob
Banned
https://www.theinformation.com/arti...eps-its-mega-acquisitions-from-getting-killed
The hell do they need these big stuff for?.
This is the reason why I hate these big corporation. Do they really need to bring all these big stuff?
The hell do they need these big stuff for?.
This is the reason why I hate these big corporation. Do they really need to bring all these big stuff?
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adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
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Ass of Can Whooping
Member
Not sure if that's gonna meet the minimum length requirement for the response...
Trust me. I can already see their reaction.
feynoob
Banned
I warned you. It was not enough spicy.Trust me. I can already see their reaction.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Trust me. I can already see their reaction.
Mr. CMA when he receives the unsolicited ass of can whooping
Topher
Identifies as young
Mr. CMA when he receives the unsolicited ass of can whooping
Who says he is sending it to Mr. CMA?
feynoob
Banned
His boy went in to torpedo mode, after he saw her.Who says he is sending it to Mr. CMA?
feynoob
Banned
feynoob
Banned
Bernd Lauert
couldnt control himself as usual. the hammer got him.
I dont know why people cant put their plastic console aside.
3liteDragon
Member
Late November.
Topher
Identifies as young
That soon?
FlyyGOD
Member
November 8th
IFireflyl
Gold Member
I dont know why people cant put their plastic console aside.
Topher
Identifies as young
Isn't that EU?
Great summary from Ida on resetera
UNDER REVIEW
- South Korea: it was notified on April 14th 2022. Already in Phase 2, they have around 120 days to provide an answer (the days when info is requested or sent are not counted). So, expect something in October - November.
- South Africa: it was notified on May 19th 2022. Already in Phase 3, awaiting for a hearing at the Competition Tribunal. They have around 120 working days but with the possibility of multiple extensions. So, expect something in October - November.
- Turkey: it was notified on June 6th 2022. It's already in Phase 2 and this can take as much as 12 months :s But the first six months end in December 2022. I guess we can expect something by then.
- New Zealand: it was notified on June 15th 2022. Already in Phase 2, they have around 130 working day to say something. A decision is due by November 11th.
- Australia: it was notified on June 16th 2022. Already in Phase 2, the process is suspended temporally until MS/SBK send the requested info.
- Japan: it started Phase 2 on June 16th 2022 when feedback from third parties was requested. They have around 120 days to provide an answer. So, expect something in October - November.
- UK: it was notified on July 6th 2022. It's already in Phase 2 and a decision is due before March 1st 2023. Full text decision of Phase 1. There is a new administrative timetable with dates and actions until March 2023. The Issues Statement is expected in October.
- USA: it entered Phase 2 around mid July. They have 30 days since then to say something but it can be extended if the parties agree. A decision is expected in late November.
- Europe: it was notified on September 30th 2022. The provisional deadline for a decision is November 8th (although that can be extended 10 more working days under specific circumstances). If the EC has "serious doubts" about the compatibility of the transaction with the common market, Phase 2 will be opened (90 working days + 35 extra working days).
- Chile: it was notified on September 29th 2022, published on October 7th 2022. Phase 1 is around 30 days + 30 possible extra days. Phase 2 is around 90 days + 60 possible extra days. If they go to Phase 2 the case becomes public. If not, only the report and final decision will be published. Expect first feedback by the end of November/be ginning of December.
twilo99
UNDER REVIEW
- South Korea: it was notified on April 14th 2022. Already in Phase 2, they have around 120 days to provide an answer (the days when info is requested or sent are not counted). So, expect something in October - November.
- South Africa: it was notified on May 19th 2022. Already in Phase 3, awaiting for a hearing at the Competition Tribunal. They have around 120 working days but with the possibility of multiple extensions. So, expect something in October - November.
- Turkey: it was notified on June 6th 2022. It's already in Phase 2 and this can take as much as 12 months :s But the first six months end in December 2022. I guess we can expect something by then.
- New Zealand: it was notified on June 15th 2022. Already in Phase 2, they have around 130 working day to say something. A decision is due by November 11th.
- Australia: it was notified on June 16th 2022. Already in Phase 2, the process is suspended temporally until MS/SBK send the requested info.
- Japan: it started Phase 2 on June 16th 2022 when feedback from third parties was requested. They have around 120 days to provide an answer. So, expect something in October - November.
- UK: it was notified on July 6th 2022. It's already in Phase 2 and a decision is due before March 1st 2023. Full text decision of Phase 1. There is a new administrative timetable with dates and actions until March 2023. The Issues Statement is expected in October.
- USA: it entered Phase 2 around mid July. They have 30 days since then to say something but it can be extended if the parties agree. A decision is expected in late November.
- Europe: it was notified on September 30th 2022. The provisional deadline for a decision is November 8th (although that can be extended 10 more working days under specific circumstances). If the EC has "serious doubts" about the compatibility of the transaction with the common market, Phase 2 will be opened (90 working days + 35 extra working days).
- Chile: it was notified on September 29th 2022, published on October 7th 2022. Phase 1 is around 30 days + 30 possible extra days. Phase 2 is around 90 days + 60 possible extra days. If they go to Phase 2 the case becomes public. If not, only the report and final decision will be published. Expect first feedback by the end of November/be ginning of December.
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