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[pasterpl]

Don’t think it is true…..but Sort of make sense when you consider the rumours that the next Xbox might sideload steam, might end up not being side loaded but part of the platform. The whole hybrid Xbox/pc device starting to make sense.

 

[FunkMiller]

Even if true (it isn’t) it would never get past regulatory bodies after MS were caught being lying bastards over ABK.

 

[Schmick]

lol the Steam loyalists will move to Epic.

 

[jroc74]

Even if true (it isn’t) it would never get past regulatory bodies after MS were caught being lying bastards over ABK.

My question is...who the hell would even root for this?

I mean I know who...but seriously....

Have some ppl been in a coma the last few months?

 

[Deleted member 848825]

It would be even more interesting if MS acquired Valve prior to release... no shooting the messenger now

 

[Iced Arcade]

Even if true (it isn’t) it would never get past regulatory bodies after MS were caught being lying bastards over ABK.

I'm not sure how this works because Valve is solely owned by gabe and not a publicly traded company. (I'm no expert on this but I believe it's different)

 

[JCreasy]

Phil is the most "pick me" fucking gaming executive in human history.

"Nobody wants to go have drinks with me after work? No problem. I'll just buy your favorite bar. Now you can't avoid me."

 

[MikeM]

Why would Gabe give up the most powerful store front on PC to MS? He has no shareholders and is winning. I hope he pulls a Nintendo and laughs MS out of the room.

 

[FunkMiller]

I'm not sure how this works because Valve is privately owned and not a publicly traded company. (I'm no expect on this but I believe its different)

Antitrust laws would still apply. Strong argument that MS purchasing Valve would lead to monopolistic practises - and the further loss of jobs and product.

MS should never have been allowed to buy ABK, but behind the scenes bribes are a thing.

 

[Iced Arcade]

Antitrust laws would still apply. Strong argument that MS purchasing Valve would lead to monopolistic practises - and the further loss of jobs and product.

again, no expert. just remember reading that things are different.

 

[//DEVIL//]

I really hope this doesnt happen ( regardless if the rumor is true or not ).

MS owning Valve means they control the whole PC marketplace which they already control over Windows but now with games. this is a monopoly that should be rejected.

 

[GHG]

Time for valve to really start pushing ahead with Linux even more than they already have been.

 

[Topher]

again, no expert. just remember reading that things are different.

I used to think that as well, but then Microsoft revealed that they had to get approval from the FTC for the Bethesda acquisition which was also a privately owned company.

 

[Firestartah]

I honestly think the industry will implode if this happens. Regulators must stop MS if this shit is true. Too much.

 

[Solarstrike]

Steam is too important to put a price on. It's something that will contnue to be used by humanity and it will continue to expand in both usage and capabilities. Steam cannot afford to be purchased and ultimately, ruined. With all due respect, Gabe and Co. probably doesn't need the money. Speaking of which, it would be great if he and other industry veterans got together to create a network (ISP) strictly for gaming. Instead of people relying on Big rip-off Cable.

 

[Braag]

Can't see Gabe bending the knee. After all Valve has the privilege of being a very successful private company and has stayed that way, because they don't want to deal with everything that comes with going public.

 

[Solidus_T]

Let’s goooo

CS on GamePass would be awesome

But it's already free

 

[GHG]

But it's already free

I was hoping he was being sarcastic, but looking at the post history I'm not so sure.

 

[Solidus_T]

I was hoping he was being sarcastic, but looking at the post history I'm not so sure.

Perhaps the sarcasm runs even deeper than we think

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

I was hoping he was being sarcastic, but looking at the post history I'm not so sure.

A free game now even more free on gamepass?

 

[//DEVIL//]

lol the Steam loyalists will move to Epic.

No. they will just burn MS

 

[Oppoi]

Valve has kept making big changes to the industry that benefits the creators and consumers with little to no fanfare. Microsoft aquiring them would enforce the opposite of that.

 

[GHG]

A free game now even more free on gamepass?

Dunce levels are off the charts.

 

[Naz93]

I'm not sure how this works because Valve is solely owned by gabe and not a publicly traded company. (I'm no expert on this but I believe it's different)

Gabe owns a quarter of Valve

Gabe Newell

#734 Gabe Newell on the 2024 Billionaires - Gabe Newell has led Valve Corp., which develops video games, since he cofounded it in 1998 with former Microsoft

www.forbes.com

 

[tkscz]

Sounds like some "My uncle works at Nintendo" level of bull.

 

[Hudo]

Thank God Valve aren't a publicly traded company. Because investors are retarded enough to actually sell their shares for even less.

 

[EverydayBeast]

Valve abandoned making video games in 2010 with portal 2 so if someone presented 18 billion to me the answer is yes and just another move in Microsoft’s strange video game saga.

 

[xHunter]

But it's already free

MS is going enable all skins for game pass subscribers. Free Dragon Lores for all!

I wouldnt even be surprised if they actually did that and fuck up the whole skin economy.

 

[Oppoi]

Valve abandoned making video games in 2010 with portal 2 so if someone presented 18 billion to me the answer is yes and just another move in Microsoft’s strange video game saga.

I will pay you five $50 to stop posting.

 

[MikeM]

Could totally see MS buy Valve then shut it down immediately. Why fight the competition when you can buy them, destroy it, then force everyone to use your own shit store?

 

[welshrat]

Honestly if this is true. Screw it I will go all in on Sony's eco system. I want no party in an ms owned steam.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

Could totally see MS buy Valve then shut it down immediately. Why fight the competition when you can buy them, destroy it, then force everyone to use your own shit store?

They would shut down Xbox first, actually.

 

[Iced Arcade]

I used to think that as well, but then Microsoft revealed that they had to get approval from the FTC for the Bethesda acquisition which was also a privately owned company.

well there ya go. good lol

 

[FStubbs]

Fake rumor, and no way even the US would allow it.

 

[MAX PAYMENT]

I'd love to see it happen just for the forum entertainment value.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

$16 billion sounds low, no?

Then again who knows what Steam's financials are. But they dominate PC sales and I think Valve has a low employee overhead count. Although who knows what all that server costs are. Must be huge.

 

[Mercador]

Why not?

 

[David B]

Microsoft already made an offer to Valve CEO and he said no it will never ever happen! So yeah. It's not gonna happen. Microsoft just has to take defeat right now and remove itself from console gaming business.

 

[j0hnnix]

Ms needs to stop listening to copilot.

 

[mitch1971]

If MS throw in a bucket of chicken Gabe might think twice.

 

[ArtHands]

Mod please dont close thread

 

[DavidGzz]

All of a sudden Epic Game store would be Gafs go to lol

 

[Oppoi]

Mod please dont close thread

Oh you pervert...

 

[lifa-cobex]

 

[hemo memo]

Don't know what's funnier, if some rando with a Squirtle pfp making up fake news, or some of you taking those seriously.

What's next, a thread to discuss some post made on 4chan?

We seriously need a rule for this on here. Only allow X/Twitter new threads from people with an actual track record. I mean what prevents someone from creating a X/Twitter account and write some bullshit and post it here as new thread?

 

[Banjo64]

Why wouldn't they allow it? MS doesn't have any sort of dominant market share of the pc space.

I’ve finally found it.

The dumbest comment I’ve ever read.

 

[AJUMP23]

Why wouldn't they allow it? MS doesn't have any sort of dominant market share of the pc space. (Or the console one for that matter)

Ms doesn’t even do anything related to computers.

 

[reinking]

Ms doesn’t even do anything related to computers.

...just the most popular operating system and they could squeeze Linux off of Steam/Steam Deck.

 

[Barakov]

Just seen on my feeds

Edit: I saw this reposted by someone (linneman?) who reposted/retweeted it - which I thought lent some form of legitimacy. The value seems very low, Gaben is known to have said "no fuckin way" in the past etc etc.

Microsoft Listen Very Closely :

 

[THE DUCK]

You cannot be serious with this.

This has to be an act. It has to.

I’ve finally found it.

The dumbest comment I’ve ever read.

Obvious I was talking about PC game sales/launchers, but go ahead and assume I meant all PC software, that makes perfect sense in a thread about Valve, games and PC launchers. What's the ratio? Something like 85% steam, 5% Epic and 5% MS, 5% other?

Oh and I've been on these forums long enough to know this doesn't even crack top 100, even if your take on what I said was accurate.