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[ChorizoPicozo]

MS doesn’t want to pay for COD on Gamepass or for any big timed exclusive or whatever because they want to buy revenue and that way they are just giving away revenue to AB.

People really need to get on with the program on what kind of company MS is.

an awesome company that makes your dreams come true?

 

[X-Wing]

They just want to put the CAT and the CMA under pressure by manipulating public opinion.

 

[Bernoulli]

They just want to put the CAT and the CMA under pressure by manipulating public opinion.

this worked so well that CMA dropped the consoles

Spoiler

but it did work on the EC

 

[DeepEnigma]

To be fair, most people haven't heard of major corporate attorneys unless they deal with M&A.

Nor should any gamers even care about them.

 

[CRAIG667]

Finally. MS is playing their favorite game. Corrupting government bodies to get what they want.

Lol, Rishi is already as corrupt as they come, nothing to see there!

 

[DeepEnigma]

an awesome company that makes your dreams come true?

Bought you a pony, did they?

 

[Sw0pDiller]

As a PS5 owner who was not planning on buying an xbox anytime soon i can say i'm kinda glad i can play Activision games in the forseeyable future. Maybe Phill can focus on getting his studio's to make great games.

 

[Bernoulli]

i need the EU to block to see his meltdown

 

[Topher]

Basically, Era closing down the discussion until they get more positive news. Possibly Monday.

 

[Bernardougf]

Basically, Era closing down the discussion until they get more positive news. Possibly Monday.

Thight ass forum ... holy s** ...

 

[DeepEnigma]

 

[LordCBH]

I just want to see the paid bootlicker meltdown when their appeal in the UK crashes and burns.

 

[Elios83]

i need the EU to block to see his meltdown

If Europe ends up with a surprising block or partial block I truly fear for the already compromised mental health of these people

 

[demigod]

i need the EU to block to see his meltdown

When even Jizz Corden is more sensible, clown.

Basically, Era closing down the discussion until they get more positive news. Possibly Monday.

Ahhhh shiet, that means DarkMage619 will be back here.

 

[devilNprada]

"At the Remedies Hearing the CMA asked Microsoft if the 10-year duration is sufficient and whether there would be a 'cliff edge' for Sony at the end of this period. The 10- year period is [redacted]," wrote Microsoft. "Microsoft considers that a period of 10 years is sufficient for Sony, as a leading publisher and console platform, to develop alternatives to CoD.

They should get started!

 

[Kenshin775]

I want the deal to go through but its not looking great. My hopes will rise again if every regulator approves except FTC and CMA. FTC will probably lose in court(that is what analysts on CNBC have been saying) so that leaves just the CMA. If we reach that point the irrationality argument carries more weight with CAT if the CMA is isolated. But so many things have to go right for MS and even if MS wins the appeal with CAT then it goes back to the CMA lol.

 

[Ogbert]

ERA locking their thread like someone misgendered a bearded woman.

What a bunch of utter melts.

 

[gothmog]

Basically, Era closing down the discussion until they get more positive news. Possibly Monday.

That's one way to ignore reality. I imagine we'll see some overflow into this thread.

 

[Ogbert]

Basically, Era closing down the discussion until they get more positive news. Possibly Monday.

‘Official Staff Communication’

 

[MasterCornholio]

There's going to be a diarrhoea milkshake here isn't there?

 

[jm89]

Ahhhh shiet, that means DarkMage619 will be back here.

 

[DeepEnigma]

"At the Remedies Hearing the CMA asked Microsoft if the 10-year duration is sufficient and whether there would be a 'cliff edge' for Sony at the end of this period. The 10- year period is [redacted]," wrote Microsoft. "Microsoft considers that a period of 10 years is sufficient for Sony, as a leading publisher and console platform, to develop alternatives to CoD.

They should get started!

Amazing the outright dick-headed hubris that is in that MS statement.

 

[Banjo64]

"At the Remedies Hearing the CMA asked Microsoft if the 10-year duration is sufficient and whether there would be a 'cliff edge' for Sony at the end of this period. The 10- year period is [redacted]," wrote Microsoft. "Microsoft considers that a period of 10 years is sufficient for Sony, as a leading publisher and console platform, to develop alternatives to CoD.

They should get started!

They’re approaching a 10 year cycle for some of their games as is, Playground were recruiting for Fable in 2017, 6 years ago.

 

[azertydu91]

So does herpes...

 

[DJ12]

Basically, Era closing down the discussion until they get more positive news. Possibly Monday.

I agree with the bottom line though. Would remove some Darwin award candidates from the ranks here.

 

[Ronin_7]

I want the deal to go through but its not looking great. My hopes will rise again if every regulator approves except FTC and CMA. FTC will probably lose in court(that is what analysts on CNBC have been saying) so that leaves just the CMA. If we reach that point the irrationality argument carries more weight with CAT if the CMA is isolated. But so many things have to go right for MS and even if MS wins the appeal with CAT then it goes back to the CMA lol.

CMA doesn't care what happens elsewhere, their job is to protect UK Consumers.

They've blocked deals otherwise accepted by EU in the past:

https://www.gibsondunn.com/cma-stops-the-show-cargotec-deal-abandoned-as-uk-blocks-after-eu-clearance/#:~:text=The UK's competition watchdog has,it considered the deal problematic.

CMA has never, ever changed a decision on a Merger, even with JD Sports, they LOST TWICE at CAT & JD Sports was still forced to sell Foot asylum.

Microsoft can waste years fighting this, in the end Sony was making insane strides while Xbox was distracted, they threw the whole generation away... Again.

 

[MasterCornholio]

UK Condiments

Microsoft can waste years fighting this, in the end Sony was making insane strides while Xbox was distracted, they threw the whole generation away... Again.

Also another question is does Activision want to keep fighting for this? Remember the longer they fight this the more opportunities they will lose with strong competitors like Sony.

 

[Nico_D]

Basically, Era closing down the discussion until they get more positive news. Possibly Monday.

Yeah, like conspiracy theories are new to that forum. Is there anything else there?

 

[DR3AM]

Anyone know how long the CMA appeal process can take?

 

[ulantan]

Anyone know how long the CMA appeal process can take?

Years

 

[Kilau]

CMA doesn't care what happens elsewhere, their job is to protect UK Consumers.

They've blocked deals otherwise accepted by EU in the past:

https://www.gibsondunn.com/cma-stops-the-show-cargotec-deal-abandoned-as-uk-blocks-after-eu-clearance/#:~:text=The UK's competition watchdog has,it considered the deal problematic.

CMA has never, ever changed a decision on a Merger, even with JD Sports, they LOST TWICE at CAT & JD Sports was still forced to sell Foot asylum.

Microsoft can waste years fighting this, in the end Sony was making insane strides while Xbox was distracted, they threw the whole generation away... Again.

Interesting, EC approval with remedies seems likely based on this article and the CMA will likely not give a crap.

 

[Kadve]

Years

And as stated multiple times. Its not an appeal per see as you cant appeal the CMA. All you can do is summit a request for the CAT to review the process that lead to the ruling, and even if the CAT find said process lacking all they can do is order the CMA to make a new ruling in the case which could just as easily be the same. And as stated the CAT themselves can take years to make a ruling as their job is to analyse literally every piece of the process.

 

[Sleepwalker]

Some reading material for the shitter. Hes getting more and more unhinged.

 

[Bernoulli]

Some reading material for the shitter. Hes getting more and more unhinged.

Jizz Gordon is just trying extreme reverse jinx

 

[Barakov]

Some reading material for the shitter. Hes getting more and more unhinged.

100% huh?

 

[Topher]

Some reading material for the shitter. Hes getting more and more unhinged.

When mods at Era have more sense than you.......

 

[harry mason 1989]

Do these xbox fans know that uk is like the biggest Xbox market after usa

 

[Ogbert]

Do these xbox fans know that uk is like the biggest Xbox market after usa

To be fair, that’s like coming second in a tallest dwarf competition.

 

[PropellerEar]

Some reading material for the shitter. Hes getting more and more unhinged.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

private investigator Mr. Florian uncovering the nasty truth behind the dirty behavior of Jim Ryan.

This is a MAN that has earn a nice little bonus form Nadella's personal bank account.

 

[Topher]

private investigator Mr. Florian uncovering the nasty truth behind the dirty behavior of Jim Ryan.

This is a MAN that has earn a nice little bonus form Nadella's personal bank account.

Does this mean Jim and Phil aren't pals anymore?

 

[Topher]

When even Jizz Corden is more sensible, clown.



Ahhhh shiet, that means DarkMage619 will be back here.

Seems Era reopened the thread for the civil lawsuit news by the way. lol

 

[ToadMan]

private investigator Mr. Florian uncovering the nasty truth behind the dirty behavior of Jim Ryan.

This is a MAN that has earn a nice little bonus form Nadella's personal bank account.

Steve Jobs was happy to go on the record with this. Jim’s comments - better or worse?

 

[GHG]

They are losing it, they want the prime minister to intervene now

Did they miss the part where Rishi is clearly referring to British businesses?

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Pretty soon they’ll be asking the Queen to step in and make sure the deal will go through or else the monarchy will be threatened

 

[Ar¢tos]

Pretty soon they’ll be asking the Queen to step in and make sure the deal will go through or else the monarchy will be threatened

From the grave?

 

[Banjo64]

Seems Era reopened the thread for the civil lawsuit news by the way. lol

This is the worst boycott since SenjutsuSage ‘boycotted’ this thread.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

From the grave?

Whatever it takes

 

[Cyberpunkd]

Some reading material for the shitter. Hes getting more and more unhinged.

“Microsoft won’t allow the UK to stop this deal”.

CMA be like:

 

[dotnotbot]

Whatever it takes

This is so importnat in their heads I'm sure they'll find a reason. "Think about employees!" or something.