Microsoft / Activision Deal Approval Watch |OT| (MS/ABK close)
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FrankWza
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Yeah he's running out of time. Sucks.
He has a certain amount of time for the stock to hit a price If he bought options. You stand to lose your entire investment /gamble
GHG
Gold Member
If true, that would be the sadder of the two theories in all honesty.
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Pelta88
Member
People are so devastated by this decision that mentally, for them, the UK morphed from one of the oldest democracies and 5th biggest Economy in the world... Into a Banana Republic that Microsoft should just threaten or take control of.
For my US cousins who have that view point or flirt with it. Please understand, this is not our leader.
Our pillars of democracy are well established. We have our issues but the notion that Microsoft has any sway, command, or clout, beyond a multinational who doesn't pay their tax bill, is false.
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Thirty7ven
Banned
Can’t convince me it’s not on purpose. The guy even mentions M&A experts having a different opinion.
Ar¢tos
Member
The CMA changing their conclusion would be ridiculous and devastating to them, they would lose all credibility and suddenly every merger they blocked in the past would be questioned.
If all it takes is a little pressure and some empty threats, then every single blocked merger from now on will end in a media shitshow.
If all it takes is a little pressure and some empty threats, then every single blocked merger from now on will end in a media shitshow.
Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
Yep. It would set a dangerous precedent of might is right.
"If the CMA blocks my merger, all I gotta do is threaten them and humiliate them in public, and the decision will be reversed."
Gudji
Member
Fuck here we go again.
And this is why the public outcry made by Smith was a big mistake.
They are forcing UK istitutions to prove they can't be threatened like that by foreign companies who think they get their way unchallenged.
Pachter is acting like an idiot and he knows it, he's probably forced to do so because Wedbush has to tell their clients that Microsoft is the perfect place to invest.
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IllegalLemon
Member
How desperate for validation and consoling must Lagarie be, to call in the one person who used to work for and be associated with Microsoft for several years? Like I said before, Destin should just avoid gaming journalism altogether and go back to making cookies. For all I know, that's all he's good for. The big Fanboys who have any hope about the deal at this stage, are just grasping at straws and looking for any piece of reassurance they can get out of anybody who can provide it.
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DeepEnigma
Gold Member
the cybersecurity campaign has started
MS definitely knows a thing out two about cyber influence(rs)
Bojanglez
The Amiga Brotherhood
They wouldn't let us regulate the price of their tea, but we'll make damn sure we regulate their multinational cloud providers.People are so devastated by this decision that mentally, for them, the UK morphed from one of the oldest democracies and 5th biggest Economy in the world... Into a Banana Republic that Microsoft should just threaten or take control of.
For my US cousins who have that view point or flirt with it. Please understand, this is not our leader.
Our pillars of democracy are well established. We have our issues but the notion that Microsoft has any sway, command, or clout, beyond a multinational who doesn't pay their tax bill, is false.
Edmund
is waiting for Starfield 7
I wonder how old
SenjutsuSage
is. If he was a Dreamcast fanboy, then he's gotta be pretty fuckin ancient. Mid 40s is my guess.
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IllegalLemon
Member
Florian looks like he's about to bust a gut. Dude's so invested into the whole ordeal like it's a life or death situation for him.
MasterCornholio
Member
IllegalLemon
Member
Yes, but that much, like your life depends on it? The dude acts like a hired assassin is pointing a gun on his head asking him to shitpost or tweet inane stuff on twitter or he'll pull the trigger. It's a bizarre sight to behold.Maybe it is for some people.
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splattered
Member
I wonder how old
What mid-40s is ancient? shut uppp haha
SEGAvangelist
Member
For real. Lots of 40+ kickin' it in here.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
the cybersecurity campaign has started
They've been working for cybersecurity with various governments for years before the acquisition was a twinkle in anyones eye.
Y'all seriously gonna start spinning anything anyone at MS says with this acquisition lol, is that the new narrative ?
feynoob
Banned
the cybersecurity campaign has started
This is their business. Has nothing to do with this deal.
Iced Arcade
Member
the cybersecurity campaign has started
You are going to dislocate something reaching like that.
You may disagree with Brad Smith's actions and comment around this deal but cybersecurity is something that he has been talking about for a very long time.
He even has a couple of chapters about it in his book https://amzn.eu/d/ix3rRlP
He even has a couple of chapters about it in his book https://amzn.eu/d/ix3rRlP
feynoob
Banned
Plus cyber security isn't a joke. It's actual threat with serious consequences.
This forum could be gone in a matter of days, if there is a malicious attack against this forum.
jm89
Member
For us to guess his age, we'd have to make a huge assumption that his human or from our planet/dimension.I wonder how old
Thirty7ven
Banned
Nintendo fucked around, now they gotta spill the beans. MS slick using switch userbase and later flip the script.
I don't think so. If it's a separate company in the UK that's all that matters to the UK. They wouldn't care what happens in Canada or the US. Govts don't make laws like that.
HoofHearted
Member
For fucks sake… this thread is still going?
Don‘t you people work?
Don‘t you people work?
IFireflyl
Gold Member
In a realm where power reigns,
And ambition flows through digital veins,
Microsoft, a titan strong,
And Blizzard, where great games belong.
Brad Smith and Phil Spencer sought,
With Bobby Kotick and Lulu, support,
To merge as one, a fearsome force,
To rule the gaming world, of course.
Their alliance forged, their plan devised,
A union dark, their powers maximized,
But from the shadows, a light emerged,
The CMA, as justice surged.
With courage firm and hearts ablaze,
The CMA, through the haze,
Stood against the fearsome four,
To guard the realm, and fairness restore.
The battle waged, the CMA brave,
Against the tide, they strove to save,
The gaming world from corporate might,
Their spirits fierce, a beacon of light.
As the dust of conflict settled and cleared,
The merger thwarted, the future steered,
Brad, Phil, Lulu, and Bobby, denied,
Their wicked dreams cast aside.
For in this tale, we come to know,
That even darkness cannot overthrow,
The steadfast hearts of those who fight,
For justice, truth, and what is right.
The CMA, our heroes true,
A bulwark 'gainst the villainous crew,
Their vigilance a shining shield,
To protect the realm and never yield.
The above was brought to you by GPT-4.
And ambition flows through digital veins,
Microsoft, a titan strong,
And Blizzard, where great games belong.
Brad Smith and Phil Spencer sought,
With Bobby Kotick and Lulu, support,
To merge as one, a fearsome force,
To rule the gaming world, of course.
Their alliance forged, their plan devised,
A union dark, their powers maximized,
But from the shadows, a light emerged,
The CMA, as justice surged.
With courage firm and hearts ablaze,
The CMA, through the haze,
Stood against the fearsome four,
To guard the realm, and fairness restore.
The battle waged, the CMA brave,
Against the tide, they strove to save,
The gaming world from corporate might,
Their spirits fierce, a beacon of light.
As the dust of conflict settled and cleared,
The merger thwarted, the future steered,
Brad, Phil, Lulu, and Bobby, denied,
Their wicked dreams cast aside.
For in this tale, we come to know,
That even darkness cannot overthrow,
The steadfast hearts of those who fight,
For justice, truth, and what is right.
The CMA, our heroes true,
A bulwark 'gainst the villainous crew,
Their vigilance a shining shield,
To protect the realm and never yield.
The above was brought to you by GPT-4.
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reinking
Gold Member
DForce
NaughtyDog Defense Force
They won't be separate once they merge. Microsoft will own them. Activision also has two studios in the UK and moving them out of the country would be nearly impossible because they wouldn't be able to retain the talent.
Clintizzle
Lord of Edge.
Or play games for that matter.
Understand Xbox games coming back after playing an hour of Redfall though...
ChorizoPicozo
Member
lets agree that he has 12. otherwise, this will be sad.I wonder how old
bender
What time is it?
Let this be a lesson kids: never pull out.
feynoob
Banned
In a world where power reigns and ambition flows through digital veins, Microsoft and Blizzard planned to merge, creating a fearsome force to rule the gaming world. But the CMA stepped in, fighting against the fearsome four and protecting the gaming world with their steadfast hearts and shining shield. Their battle for fairness and justice prevailed, and the wicked dreams of Brad Smith, Phil Spencer, Bobby Kotick, and Lulu were cast aside. The heroes of this tale, the CMA, stood strong and never yielded, showing that even darkness cannot overthrow those who fight for what is right.
feynoob
Banned
We haven't hit conclusions yet.
As for me, I am going back to my MMO world.
IFireflyl
Gold Member
In a world where power reigns and ambition flows through digital veins, Microsoft and Blizzard planned to merge, creating a fearsome force to rule the gaming world. But the CMA stepped in, fighting against the fearsome four and protecting the gaming world with their steadfast hearts and shining shield. Their battle for fairness and justice prevailed, and the wicked dreams of Brad Smith, Phil Spencer, Bobby Kotick, and Lulu were cast aside. The heroes of this tale, the CMA, stood strong and never yielded, showing that even darkness cannot overthrow those who fight for what is right.
Power thrived, ambitions grew,
Microsoft and Blizzard's dark plan brewed,
CMA rose, a shining stand,
Justice, fairness, their command.
Heroes fought, darkness quelled,
Fearsome four's scheme repelled,
In the tale of valiant might,
CMA proved, light won the fight.
feynoob
Banned
Power thrived, ambitions grew,
Microsoft and Blizzard's dark plan brewed,
CMA rose, a shining stand,
Justice, fairness, their command.
Heroes fought, darkness quelled,
Fearsome four's scheme repelled,
In the tale of valiant might,
CMA proved, light won the fight.
IFireflyl
Gold Member
I was hoping you'd TL;DR further. Then I was going to reply with another TL;DR that said:
Microsoft can suck it,
Love, the CMA.
feynoob
Banned
I was hoping you'd TL;DR further. Then I was going to reply with another TL;DR that said:
Microsoft can suck it,
Love, the CMA.
In a realm where power and ambition thrived, Microsoft and Blizzard plotted a dark merger, but the CMA rose with justice and fairness as their command, fighting against the fearsome four and quelling the darkness, proving their valiant might and shining light.
IFireflyl
Gold Member
In a realm where power and ambition thrived, Microsoft and Blizzard plotted a dark merger, but the CMA rose with justice and fairness as their command, fighting against the fearsome four and quelling the darkness, proving their valiant might and shining light.
YOU'RE TOO LATE! I DON'T LOVE YOU ANYMORE!
feynoob
Banned
mansoor1980
Gold Member
MasterCornholio
Member
Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
ToadMan
Member
Hehe. Wow.
Actually it’s going to be disappointing but likely that MS will cancel the acquisition before this gets to the FTC trial, and we won’t get to hear any of this stuff.
Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
I'm sure we will hear how this is exactly what Microsoft expected and how it's all going to plan.
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