feynoob
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I miss my time in egypt. I was basked with alot of great hollywood and bollywood movies.
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Microsoft / Activision Deal Approval Watch |OT| (MS/ABK close)
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You unlocked an early memory.
I miss my time in egypt. I was basked with alot of great hollywood and bollywood movies.
Zok310
Banned
MS aint hiring her, for what?
Sony would prolly sit out the next round of contract negotiations with actvi and continue to focus on their 1st party. Cant imagine sony comes out of this if its a block and say lets get back in bed with bobby. This was a lesson for them and certainly their strat with 3rd party relationships would have changed.
devilNprada
Member
It's just business pretty sure Sony realizes Activision shareholders just want what's best for their investment.
Have we seen any non officers or stock option VP's saying "YAY, we want to work for MS"?
Those are the people Sony is dealing with, they don't sign sales contracts with the CEO and shareholders.
Edmund
is waiting for Starfield 7
Guys. I don't know what's going on but when I was scrolling through my Google Calendar, I saw something that made me do a double take.
Florian Mueller Bday.
I swear I wasn't the one who keyed this in my phone. I did search his birth year because he behaves like a man-child and I just wanted to see how old he is. So how the fuck would his birthday be saved in my Google Calendar?
Florian Mueller Bday.
I swear I wasn't the one who keyed this in my phone. I did search his birth year because he behaves like a man-child and I just wanted to see how old he is. So how the fuck would his birthday be saved in my Google Calendar?
analog_future
Resident Crybaby
Guys. I don't know what's going on but when I was scrolling through my Google Calendar, I saw something that made me do a double take.
Florian Mueller Bday.
I swear I wasn't the one who keyed this in my phone. I did search his birth year because he behaves like a man-child and I just wanted to see how old he is. So how the fuck would his birthday be saved in my Google Calendar?
Zok310
Banned
I dont see sony cozying up to them again, sony operate different, for them it's full steam ahead doing their own shit, if acti wants to come along for the ride, ok, but i dont see Sony going out they way to accommodate acti after the bullshit they had to deal wit..
Sure their games will be on every platform but they can kiss Sony marketing dollars goodbye.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Who's Activision going to shop their marketing dollars out to now? Their owners?
These third parties rely on those dollars, and MS has been cutting way back on marketing budgets. They will not get the same budget boosts that shopping out marketing provided.
I don't think COD needs a huge marketing presence. Just getting out the release date since it sells itself like the newest iphone. Other games well not like they release much outside COD these days except the occasional gaas like overvwatch or diablo. You really think Microsoft is cheaping out on anything for a game that generates nearly 2 billion a year.
Zok310
Banned
It’s not about the game tho, its about executives trying to eliminate marketing expenses so they can take more of the profit home.
If sony dont compete for marketing the game neither will ms, no point their biggest competitor is not bidding. That leave Bobby with a marketing bill in the tens of millions per game or hundreds of million over a generation he and his shareholders don't want.
And they will have to market cod because EA and Ubi will sure as hell be marketing their comp shooters, marketing thats prolly gonna be picked up by the likes of Sony and MS.
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PaintTinJr
Member
She was good enough to get such a senior post at ATVI, so I assume she could probably get something at a similar income at Xbox, assuming her unpaid opinion is one of being neutral to PlayStation and Xbox, or pro-xbox.
Sony will still welcome CoD marketing back because of the shared objective of financial growth for PlayStation and ATVI.
I agree - in the event the deal fails - that PlayStation will still be looking to reduce their reliance on CoD to potentially be this vulnerable, again but blanking CoD would be very silly, because that is exactly the type of invitation an Amazon, Apple, etc would potentially take up if PlayStation and Xbox left it on the table.
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HoofHearted
Member
Guys. I don't know what's going on but when I was scrolling through my Google Calendar, I saw something that made me do a double take.
Florian Mueller Bday.
I swear I wasn't the one who keyed this in my phone. I did search his birth year because he behaves like a man-child and I just wanted to see how old he is. So how the fuck would his birthday be saved in my Google Calendar?
MarkMe2525
Banned
You obviously.....don't know the Japanese.Phil acquiring Nintendo next?
Banjo64
cumsessed
I don’t normally like 2D Mario but this game looks very cute and very fun.Phil acquiring Nintendo next?
Think I’ll be picking it up. It’s £31 digitally from Amazon Japan for UK GAF.
GHG
Gold Member
Nobody cares about this anymore huh?
www.bloomberg.com
Looking like the EU may re-enter the chat.
EU Weighs Microsoft’s Bid to Win UK Nod for Activision Deal
European Union deal watchdogs are seeking feedback on Microsoft Corp.’s fresh attempts to secure UK regulatory approval for its $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc.
www.bloomberg.com
Looking like the EU may re-enter the chat.
Unknown Soldier
Member
EU gonna grow some balls now?Nobody cares about this anymore huh?
EU Weighs Microsoft’s Bid to Win UK Nod for Activision Deal
European Union deal watchdogs are seeking feedback on Microsoft Corp.’s fresh attempts to secure UK regulatory approval for its $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc.
Looking like the EU may re-enter the chat.
Not likely. They'll just "re-evaluate" and approve it again. Another round of bribes for the EU from MS.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Interesting, but not holding my breath. EU loves to be reactionary after the fact with minor tweaks here and there to be passed off as wins for the consumer, rather than protecting the consumer from the very beginning.Nobody cares about this anymore huh?
EU Weighs Microsoft’s Bid to Win UK Nod for Activision Deal
European Union deal watchdogs are seeking feedback on Microsoft Corp.’s fresh attempts to secure UK regulatory approval for its $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc.
Looking like the EU may re-enter the chat.
Gudji
Member
Nobody cares about this anymore huh?
EU Weighs Microsoft’s Bid to Win UK Nod for Activision Deal
European Union deal watchdogs are seeking feedback on Microsoft Corp.’s fresh attempts to secure UK regulatory approval for its $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc.
Looking like the EU may re-enter the chat.
Ass of Can Whooping
putting his skills to work. 
mayham2199
Member
Exactly a few jobs for relatives and friends and all will be good.
Bernoulli
M2 slut
nothing changes it will be approvedNobody cares about this anymore huh?
EU Weighs Microsoft’s Bid to Win UK Nod for Activision Deal
European Union deal watchdogs are seeking feedback on Microsoft Corp.’s fresh attempts to secure UK regulatory approval for its $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc.
Looking like the EU may re-enter the chat.
splattered
Member
I legit forgot all about this haha... quit bumping the thread till we actually get major news. I wanna pretend this situation doesn't exist until it's finally over 
Sanepar
Member
they just want more money...Nobody cares about this anymore huh?
EU Weighs Microsoft’s Bid to Win UK Nod for Activision Deal
European Union deal watchdogs are seeking feedback on Microsoft Corp.’s fresh attempts to secure UK regulatory approval for its $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc.
Looking like the EU may re-enter the chat.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
This needs to ramp up in a big way so I can get shed this Xbot shill rep I've gained for being a fan of Starfield.
Topher
Identifies as young
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Ass of Can Whooping
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bitbydeath
Member
The deal expires next month, will be interesting to see if they plan on extending again.
Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
See, all those Starfield threads had their benefits
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
See, all those Starfield threads had their benefits
Let's hope the CMA doesn't forget about it and render a positive judgment before Oct 18th
Sanepar
Member
I doubt abk would left 6bn on the table.
kvltus lvlzvs
Member
Godspeed mate, I wish you the best of luck in your studies.
havoc00
Member
Ill be in here defending the xbox brand
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
The Pleasure
Gold Member
Xbox means chunky lover down here in the dirty south. You fuckin with mah Xbox? Buy her dinner first! Five Guys!
HoofHearted
Member
Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
Let's hope the CMA doesn't forget about it and render a positive judgment before Oct 18th
CMA be like:
Topher
Identifies as young
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Same ol G
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Topher
Identifies as young
Edit. Nvm i thought you were trolling
You do understand he requested this ban
Yeah, I get why
feynoob
requested it. Just messing around with
HoofHearted
Same ol G
Member
Yeah after posting i saw you were just making fun.
I should learn to read before opening my mouth.
Topher
Identifies as young
No worries my man. Good on you to make sure I wasn't dumping on him. Glad my man is prioritizing school.
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Roxkis_ii
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havoc00
Member
freefornow
Gold Member
"Europe's antitrust regulator won't require Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) to re-notify the authority about its planned $69 billion acquisition of Activision (NASDAQ:ATVI) after its new remedy to the UK antitrust regulator.
Two third parties have received inquiries from the European Commission about the remedy proposal and have no issues with it and have submitted feedback saying so, according to a Dealreporter item on Wednesday, which cited familiar sources.
Microsoft (MSFT) and Activision (ATVI) hope that the EC will tell them as soon as next week that the transaction will not need a new filing with the regulator, according to the report."
seekingalpha.com
Two third parties have received inquiries from the European Commission about the remedy proposal and have no issues with it and have submitted feedback saying so, according to a Dealreporter item on Wednesday, which cited familiar sources.
Microsoft (MSFT) and Activision (ATVI) hope that the EC will tell them as soon as next week that the transaction will not need a new filing with the regulator, according to the report."
European regulator won't require notification for Activision/Microsoft - report
Europe's antitrust regulator won't require Microsoft (MSFT) to re-notify the authority about its planned $69 billion acquisition of Activision (ATVI) after its new remedy to the...
seekingalpha.com
Unknown Soldier
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Well, I for one am shocked that the EU took time out of their busy schedule of doing nothing to do nothing here!"Europe's antitrust regulator won't require Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) to re-notify the authority about its planned $69 billion acquisition of Activision (NASDAQ:ATVI) after its new remedy to the UK antitrust regulator.
Two third parties have received inquiries from the European Commission about the remedy proposal and have no issues with it and have submitted feedback saying so, according to a Dealreporter item on Wednesday, which cited familiar sources.
Microsoft (MSFT) and Activision (ATVI) hope that the EC will tell them as soon as next week that the transaction will not need a new filing with the regulator, according to the report."
European regulator won't require notification for Activision/Microsoft - report
Europe's antitrust regulator won't require Microsoft (MSFT) to re-notify the authority about its planned $69 billion acquisition of Activision (ATVI) after its new remedy to the...
DJ12
Member
the EU:"Europe's antitrust regulator won't require Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) to re-notify the authority about its planned $69 billion acquisition of Activision (NASDAQ:ATVI) after its new remedy to the UK antitrust regulator.
Two third parties have received inquiries from the European Commission about the remedy proposal and have no issues with it and have submitted feedback saying so, according to a Dealreporter item on Wednesday, which cited familiar sources.
Microsoft (MSFT) and Activision (ATVI) hope that the EC will tell them as soon as next week that the transaction will not need a new filing with the regulator, according to the report."
European regulator won't require notification for Activision/Microsoft - report
Europe's antitrust regulator won't require Microsoft (MSFT) to re-notify the authority about its planned $69 billion acquisition of Activision (ATVI) after its new remedy to the...
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