Current Events > Microsoft is buying Activision-Blizzard

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Antifar 01/18/22 8:22:04 AM #1:	https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1483428774591053836 --- kin to all that throbs <cite>Antifar posted [p:961844911] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1483428774591053836 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 01/18/22 8:22:31 AM #2:	Lmao --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:961844919] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Lmao </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DepreceV2 01/18/22 8:24:30 AM #3:	Holy shit LMAO. Maybe they will fix Call of Duty and that company --- Reminder: On March 2nd, 2021, Texas removed mask mandates and allowed 100% capacity for businesses. <cite>DepreceV2 posted [p:961844953] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Holy shit LMAO. Maybe they will fix Call of Duty and that company </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tom Clark 01/18/22 8:24:58 AM #4:	To be fair, if XBox had CoD exclusivity that would be pretty huge. --- http://i.imgur.com/6eF0W.gif <cite>Tom Clark posted [p:961844962] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>To be fair, if XBox had CoD exclusivity that would be pretty huge. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
littlebro07 01/18/22 8:25:02 AM #5:	No fucking way --- https://i.imgtc.com/MGGa6Os.gif <cite>littlebro07 posted [p:961844965] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>No fucking way </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 01/18/22 8:25:30 AM #6:	Holy shit, that's a game-changer. --- I often wonder if we are growing as a people... or in fact, regressing. <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:961844972] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Holy shit, that's a game-changer. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VisionSkeins 01/18/22 8:26:02 AM #7:	Imagine Obsidian writing for WoW --- Everyone draws two cards! <cite>VisionSkeins posted [p:961844977] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Imagine Obsidian writing for WoW </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Thompson 01/18/22 8:26:38 AM #8:	Oh, how the mighty have fallen... --- Sigs are rather pointless, except if it's to showcase animation and images. <cite>Thompson posted [p:961844987] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Oh, how the mighty have fallen... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Revocation68 01/18/22 8:26:39 AM #9:	Lame. Microsoft will buy up the entire gaming market at this point <cite>Revocation68 posted [p:961844988] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Lame. Microsoft will buy up the entire gaming market at this point </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DepreceV2 01/18/22 8:26:46 AM #10:	Holy fucking shit https://twitter.com/dinabass/status/1483429766736666626?s=21 --- Reminder: On March 2nd, 2021, Texas removed mask mandates and allowed 100% capacity for businesses. <cite>DepreceV2 posted [p:961844990] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Holy fucking shit https://twitter.com/dinabass/status/1483429766736666626?s=21 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Antifar 01/18/22 8:29:13 AM #11:	https://news.microsoft.com/features/microsoft-to-acquire-activision-blizzard-to-bring-the-joy-and-community-of-gaming-to-everyone-across-every-device/ --- kin to all that throbs <cite>Antifar posted [p:961845034] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>https://news.microsoft.com/features/microsoft-to-acquire-activision-blizzard-to-bring-the-joy-and-community-of-gaming-to-everyone-across-every-device/ </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
monkmith 01/18/22 8:29:20 AM #12:	well securing CoD exclusivity would likely tank ps5 sales right? --- Taarsidath-an halsaam. Quando il gioco e finito, il re e il pedone vanno nella stessa scatola <cite>monkmith posted [p:961845037] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>well securing CoD exclusivity would likely tank ps5 sales right? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Alteres 01/18/22 8:29:29 AM #13:	Ya know, Im getting more and more glad I havent even attempted to get a console this generation. I was pretty heavily leaning PS5 originally. --- ........the ghost in the machine... IGN: Fox, FC: 5344-2646-0982 <cite>Alteres posted [p:961845042] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Ya know, Im getting more and more glad I havent even attempted to get a console this generation. I was pretty heavily leaning PS5 originally. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DepreceV2 01/18/22 8:29:56 AM #14:	https://twitter.com/xboxp3/status/1483431362094796800?s=21 --- Reminder: On March 2nd, 2021, Texas removed mask mandates and allowed 100% capacity for businesses. <cite>DepreceV2 posted [p:961845049] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>https://twitter.com/xboxp3/status/1483431362094796800?s=21 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lairen 01/18/22 8:30:01 AM #15:	Imagine being offered 70B for your company after its been sexually harassing women for years. --- When it rains, it pours. <cite>Lairen posted [p:961845050] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Imagine being offered 70B for your company after its been sexually harassing women for years. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Compsognathus 01/18/22 8:30:12 AM #16:	That is huge. --- Gheb is my other account <cite>Compsognathus posted [p:961845056] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>That is huge. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
scamatoru 01/18/22 8:30:16 AM #17:	Revocation68 posted... Lame. Microsoft will buy up the entire gaming market at this point when you cant release good games on your minifridge joke, buy everyone who makes them --- nothing to see here <cite>scamatoru posted [p:961845059] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Revocation68 posted... </cite> <quote>Lame. Microsoft will buy up the entire gaming market at this point</quote>when you cant release good games on your minifridge joke, buy everyone who makes them </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 01/18/22 8:30:27 AM #18:	Can't wait to play Candy Crush --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:961845062] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Can't wait to play Candy Crush </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DuneMan 01/18/22 8:30:47 AM #19:	If Microsoft monopolizes the gaming market it's only going to accelerate crappy microtransaction practices until the whole thing crashes like it did in the 80's... --- "I'd rather betray the world than let the world betray me." -Cao Cao <cite>DuneMan posted [p:961845066] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>If Microsoft monopolizes the gaming market it's only going to accelerate crappy microtransaction practices until the whole thing crashes like it did in the 80's... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gunplagirl 01/18/22 8:31:17 AM #20:	Calling it now: the day after the deal there'll be headlines about Microsoft downplaying sexual abuse allegations in their smaller studios --- tfw no big tiddy goth vampire gf who lactates blood - viewmaster_pi <cite>gunplagirl posted [p:961845080] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Calling it now: the day after the deal there'll be headlines about Microsoft downplaying sexual abuse allegations in their smaller studios </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veggeta_MAX 01/18/22 8:31:24 AM #21:	Good! --- I'm Veggeta X's alt <cite>Veggeta_MAX posted [p:961845083] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Good! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
littlebro07 01/18/22 8:31:26 AM #22:	Antifar posted... https://news.microsoft.com/features/microsoft-to-acquire-activision-blizzard-to-bring-the-joy-and-community-of-gaming-to-everyone-across-every-device/ holy shit its real please include WoW in PC game pass so I can cut back on a subscription --- https://i.imgtc.com/MGGa6Os.gif <cite>littlebro07 posted [p:961845084] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Antifar posted... </cite> <quote>https://news.microsoft.com/features/microsoft-to-acquire-activision-blizzard-to-bring-the-joy-and-community-of-gaming-to-everyone-across-every-device/</quote> holy shit its real please include WoW in PC game pass so I can cut back on a subscription </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lokison 01/18/22 8:31:47 AM #23:	Will Warcraft stop being terrible? Maybe remove to sub fee? --- Word from the wise: Don't run in the shower. <cite>Lokison posted [p:961845088] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Will Warcraft stop being terrible? Maybe remove to sub fee? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
--Zero- 01/18/22 8:31:51 AM #24:	Hasnt COD always been more popular on a Xbox console anyway? This is a big buy for Microsoft for sure. Wonder if a future WoW expansion will have an Elder Scrolls tie in event lol. --- "Everyone, follow me to the shelter. We've got enough food for 14 days. After that, we have a difficult conversation." <cite>--Zero- posted [p:961845089] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Hasnt COD always been more popular on a Xbox console anyway? This is a big buy for Microsoft for sure. Wonder if a future WoW expansion will have an Elder Scrolls tie in event lol. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 01/18/22 8:32:13 AM #25:	I do t know if even Microsoft can fix WoW at this point. But maybe they can make WoW 2 and start over <cite>Zikten posted [p:961845100] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>I do t know if even Microsoft can fix WoW at this point. But maybe they can make WoW 2 and start over</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
fan357 01/18/22 8:32:22 AM #26:	Holy shit --- Never forget where you came from. <cite>fan357 posted [p:961845105] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Holy shit </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Touch 01/18/22 8:32:24 AM #27:	What don't you guys have ~~phones~~ xboxs?? --- Oh, I wanna be the one you call drunk <cite>Touch posted [p:961845108] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>What don't you guys have phones xboxs?? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
xXfireglzXx 01/18/22 8:33:19 AM #28:	Actiblizzard made out well here for a company who's valuation wouldn't be near this much a year from now. --- Official ANCIENT Killer. I make account bets from time to time so either man up or shut up. The Quote is dedicated to those we have lost. <cite>xXfireglzXx posted [p:961845120] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Actiblizzard made out well here for a company who's valuation wouldn't be near this much a year from now. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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DepreceV2 01/18/22 8:34:10 AM #30:	Im not entirely sure what this means. Bobby might lose his power once the purchase is complete but he will still be there or something? https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1483432118441099266?s=21 --- Reminder: On March 2nd, 2021, Texas removed mask mandates and allowed 100% capacity for businesses. <cite>DepreceV2 posted [p:961845144] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Im not entirely sure what this means. Bobby might lose his power once the purchase is complete but he will still be there or something? https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1483432118441099266?s=21 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tom Clark 01/18/22 8:34:13 AM #31:	Absolutely mental to think that Crash Bandicoot could now be an XBox exclusive. --- http://i.imgur.com/6eF0W.gif <cite>Tom Clark posted [p:961845146] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Absolutely mental to think that Crash Bandicoot could now be an XBox exclusive. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
littlebro07 01/18/22 8:35:26 AM #32:	Microsoft is becoming the Disney of gaming until Disney buys Microsoft --- https://i.imgtc.com/MGGa6Os.gif <cite>littlebro07 posted [p:961845171] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Microsoft is becoming the Disney of gaming until Disney buys Microsoft </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LightHawKnight 01/18/22 8:35:34 AM #33:	Will WoW be good again? --- The Official Odin of the Shin Megami Tensei IV board. "You know how confusing the whole good-evil concept is for me." <cite>LightHawKnight posted [p:961845173] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Will WoW be good again? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sktgamer_13dude 01/18/22 8:35:38 AM #34:	Theyre crazy if they keep Kotick in any kind of position. Guy is a POS and probably a strong reason why their culture was so shit. --- http://i.imgur.com/jWVrg9U.gif http://i.imgur.com/g2efUtT.jpg http://i.imgur.com/5dOwhaP.jpg http://i.imgur.com/LVdqu8J.gif Go Cougs and M's RIP SMV 2/25/21 <cite>sktgamer_13dude posted [p:961845174] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Theyre crazy if they keep Kotick in any kind of position. Guy is a POS and probably a strong reason why their culture was so shit.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kim_Seong-a 01/18/22 8:36:44 AM #35:	Microsoft please fix Reforged thx --- https://imgur.com/dAri4ON <cite>Kim_Seong-a posted [p:961845198] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Microsoft please fix Reforged thx </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Fony 01/18/22 8:37:36 AM #37:	DepreceV2 posted... Im not entirely sure what this means. Bobby might lose his power once the purchase is complete but he will still be there or something? https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1483432118441099266?s=21 He will report to Microsoft gaming CEO Phil Spencer. --- It's not the end of the world, but we can see it from here. <cite>Fony posted [p:961845218] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>DepreceV2 posted... </cite> <quote>Im not entirely sure what this means. Bobby might lose his power once the purchase is complete but he will still be there or something? https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1483432118441099266?s=21</quote>He will report to Microsoft gaming CEO Phil Spencer. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DyingPancake 01/18/22 8:37:43 AM #38:	Xbox is my main platform, but this doesnt do much for me atm. The only thing of theirs that I like (and is active) is CoD Maybe this move will get them to bring back some franchises theyre just sitting on though Interested to see what happens --- Pine State milk <cite>DyingPancake posted [p:961845221] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Xbox is my main platform, but this doesnt do much for me atm. The only thing of theirs that I like (and is active) is CoD Maybe this move will get them to bring back some franchises theyre just sitting on though Interested to see what happens </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
monday nitro 01/18/22 8:37:48 AM #39:	I have series X but i dont see how this is a good thing. They arnt making any new properties or things people are interested in so they just buy companies to stop it coming out on other places. This is pure anti consumer. People say PS5 has exclusives like spider-man but that game wouldnt exist without Sony backing it. All MS do is take games that would have came out for everything and now stop a section of the audiance getting them. --- Ayyyy LMAO <cite>monday nitro posted [p:961845223] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>I have series X but i dont see how this is a good thing. They arnt making any new properties or things people are interested in so they just buy companies to stop it coming out on other places. This is pure anti consumer. People say PS5 has exclusives like spider-man but that game wouldnt exist without Sony backing it. All MS do is take games that would have came out for everything and now stop a section of the audiance getting them. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sictis 01/18/22 8:37:57 AM #40:	bruh bruh bruh bruh bruh bruh bruh bruh bruh --- who f***ing cares <cite>Sictis posted [p:961845227] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>bruh bruh bruh bruh bruh bruh bruh bruh bruh </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MedeaLysistrata 01/18/22 8:38:01 AM #41:	Autoaim in CoD Vanguard? Not anymore lol --- "Why is ontology so expensive?" - JH [Is this live?][Joyless planet...] <cite>MedeaLysistrata posted [p:961845228] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Autoaim in CoD Vanguard? Not anymore lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 01/18/22 8:38:49 AM #42:	littlebro07 posted... Microsoft is becoming the Disney of gaming until Disney buys Microsoft They're just missing a popular, child-friendly mascot. ~~Wait until Microsoft buys Nintendo~~. --- I often wonder if we are growing as a people... or in fact, regressing. <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:961845237] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>littlebro07 posted... </cite> <quote>Microsoft is becoming the Disney of gaming until Disney buys Microsoft</quote>They're just missing a popular, child-friendly mascot. Wait until Microsoft buys Nintendo. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ThyCorndog 01/18/22 8:38:56 AM #43:	Cool. If they make wow f2p I might get into it again --- https://i.imgur.com/6cPXvLN.jpg https://i.imgur.com/hVC4i6j.jpg <cite>ThyCorndog posted [p:961845240] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Cool. If they make wow f2p I might get into it again </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Compsognathus 01/18/22 8:39:37 AM #44:	DepreceV2 posted... Im not entirely sure what this means. Bobby might lose his power once the purchase is complete but he will still be there or something? https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1483432118441099266?s=21 Many subsidiaries still have their own c-suite, it just reports up to a higher level of the corporation. So Bobby would still be CEO of Activision, but his boss would now be Phil. The real question is whether Bobby would want to be a subsidiary CEO or if Microsoft would want to keep him around long-term. --- Gheb is my other account <cite>Compsognathus posted [p:961845251] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>DepreceV2 posted... </cite> <quote>Im not entirely sure what this means. Bobby might lose his power once the purchase is complete but he will still be there or something? https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1483432118441099266?s=21</quote>Many subsidiaries still have their own c-suite, it just reports up to a higher level of the corporation. So Bobby would still be CEO of Activision, but his boss would now be Phil. The real question is whether Bobby would want to be a subsidiary CEO or if Microsoft would want to keep him around long-term. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tom Clark 01/18/22 8:39:42 AM #45:	Solar_Crimson posted... They're just missing a popular, child-friendly mascot. Literally just bought Crash and Spyro. --- http://i.imgur.com/6eF0W.gif <cite>Tom Clark posted [p:961845255] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Solar_Crimson posted... </cite> <quote>They're just missing a popular, child-friendly mascot.</quote> Literally just bought Crash and Spyro. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AirFresh 01/18/22 8:41:06 AM #46:	Solar_Crimson posted... They're just missing a popular, child-friendly mascot. Coulda you know used fucking the Banjo IP they own --- Not changing this signature until Austin Theory wins a championship. <cite>AirFresh posted [p:961845295] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Solar_Crimson posted... </cite> <quote>They're just missing a popular, child-friendly mascot.</quote>Coulda you know used fucking the Banjo IP they own </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veggeta_MAX 01/18/22 8:41:37 AM #47:	DuneMan posted... If Microsoft monopolizes the gaming market it's only going to accelerate crappy microtransaction practices until the whole thing crashes like it did in the 80's... What's it called when you have these irrational assumptions? --- I'm Veggeta X's alt <cite>Veggeta_MAX posted [p:961845306] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>DuneMan posted... </cite> <quote>If Microsoft monopolizes the gaming market it's only going to accelerate crappy microtransaction practices until the whole thing crashes like it did in the 80's...</quote> What's it called when you have these irrational assumptions? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheShadowViper 01/18/22 8:42:00 AM #48:	littlebro07 posted... until Disney buys Microsoft Microsoft is the second most valuable company in the US behind Apple. Disney ain't buying Microsoft. Disney isn't actually even close to being able to afford Microsoft, the only ones close in value are Amazon and the parent company of Google. <cite>TheShadowViper posted [p:961845312] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>littlebro07 posted... </cite> <quote>until Disney buys Microsoft</quote>Microsoft is the second most valuable company in the US behind Apple. Disney ain't buying Microsoft. Disney isn't actually even close to being able to afford Microsoft, the only ones close in value are Amazon and the parent company of Google. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gwynevere 01/18/22 8:42:18 AM #49:	Wonder how much of it will end up on game pass? I was wanting to play some Black Ops 2 but that shit is still $60, would be nice to see it pop up on there --- A hunter is a hunter...even in a dream <cite>Gwynevere posted [p:961845321] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>Wonder how much of it will end up on game pass? I was wanting to play some Black Ops 2 but that shit is still $60, would be nice to see it pop up on there </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
fohstick 01/18/22 8:42:57 AM #50:	that's gonna have to be a big yikes from me <cite>fohstick posted [p:961845340] in Microsoft ... [t:79858354]...</cite> <quote>that's gonna have to be a big yikes from me </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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