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clyde_frog
01/19/22 2:11:59 AM
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I love monopolies! - every gamefaqs user who says this


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Turbam
01/19/22 2:14:08 AM
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Mad Sony fan, lmao

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clyde_frog
01/19/22 2:19:34 AM
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Turbam posted...
Mad Sony fan, lmao

You should be embarrassed for yourself.

Unless youre 13 and have no understanding of economics.

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Gobstoppers12
01/19/22 2:20:37 AM
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Look, when it's a billion $ company that's known for some of the greatest game franchises of all time, but has fallen into absolute squalor over the past ~5 years or so...you can't help but want somebody with the resources and know-how to come in and make some changes from above.

Kotick drained the soul right out of Blizzard, so the worst Microsoft can do is keep it that way. Nothing bad can come of this, because Blizzard is already at the rock bottom of creativity. It needs change, like...right now.

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R_Jackal
01/19/22 2:22:50 AM
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Blizzard hasn't done anything of worth since Legion came out and I think Activision is living off CoD alone. Maybe all the supposed talent there can do something now.
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clyde_frog
01/19/22 2:31:25 AM
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Gobstoppers12 posted...
Look, when it's a billion $ company that's known for some of the greatest game franchises of all time, but has fallen into absolute squalor over the past ~5 years or so...you can't help but want somebody with the resources and know-how to come in and make some changes from above.

Kotick drained the soul right out of Blizzard, so the worst Microsoft can do is keep it that way. Nothing bad can come of this, because Blizzard is already at the rock bottom of creativity. It needs change, like...right now.

Even if we entertain this side of the argument, what kind of precedent (on Microsofts end) is allowing you to draw the conclusion that things will stay the same at worst? Theres no evidence in their prior history to support this claim.

R_Jackal posted...
Blizzard hasn't done anything of worth since Legion came out and I think Activision is living off CoD alone. Maybe all the supposed talent there can do something now.

Yeah maybe Microsoft can acquire all these big name companies, raise the price of Gamepass to $20+ a month, and charge us added fees to stream old games! Sounds great!

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Gobstoppers12
01/19/22 2:53:45 AM
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clyde_frog posted...
what kind of precedent (on Microsofts end) is allowing you to draw the conclusion that things will stay the same at worst? Theres no evidence in their prior history to support this claim.

Because Blizzard is already rock-bottom trash, and literally cannot get worse than it already is. It's already charging a sub fee + microtransactions, selling currency, and offering full-priced level boost services in WoW. They're not just nickel-and-diming, they're dollaring. Ten-dollaring. They're creatively bankrupt, in the middle of employee abuse/discrimination lawsuits, wrapped up in huge sex scandals and tons of underhanded business practices...

Like, it literally can't be worse than it is right now.

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coolguyjimmy
01/19/22 3:06:09 AM
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If Monopolies are bad, why is there only one Federal Trade Commission in America?
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Kloe_Rinz
01/19/22 3:07:32 AM
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monopolies are bad but sexual harassment and abuse to the extent where victims kill themselves is worse
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Guide
01/19/22 3:07:48 AM
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You're confused, tc. We don't actually care about them, just the good things that their moves mean for us.

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clyde_frog
01/19/22 4:07:41 AM
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Gobstoppers12 posted...
Because Blizzard is already rock-bottom trash, and literally cannot get worse than it already is. It's already charging a sub fee + microtransactions, selling currency, and offering full-priced level boost services in WoW. They're not just nickel-and-diming, they're dollaring. Ten-dollaring. They're creatively bankrupt, in the middle of employee abuse/discrimination lawsuits, wrapped up in huge sex scandals and tons of underhanded business practices...

Like, it literally can't be worse than it is right now.

Microsoft buying up IPs an killing them off entirely. Yes it can be worse.

Guide posted...
You're confused, tc. We don't actually care about them, just the good things that their moves mean for us.

Youre delusional if you think any good of this will come to the consumer. Were going to continue to see the same shitty CoD every year without a doubt, across all platforms. And Microsoft is likely going to justify a Gamepass price hike in the near future. I can also see them nickel and diming us by using the monthly fee as a paywall for you to purchase game rentals to stream and download.

Lack of competition is never good for consumers unless the industry is heavily regulated.

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Arcanine2009
01/19/22 4:10:20 AM
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Gobstoppers12 posted...
Look, when it's a billion $ company that's known for some of the greatest game franchises of all time, but has fallen into absolute squalor over the past ~5 years or so...you can't help but want somebody with the resources and know-how to come in and make some changes from above.

Kotick drained the soul right out of Blizzard, so the worst Microsoft can do is keep it that way. Nothing bad can come of this, because Blizzard is already at the rock bottom of creativity. It needs change, like...right now.
I mean activision blizzard employees will be treated better which is great. But MS didn't but them out for that. They want to monopolize gaming and it's an anti consumer decision on the flip side. Maybe Activision was gonna collapse, but probably not from the scandals.

Not that MS cares. They have tried to buy out many video game companies, including Nintendo. cc

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Guide
01/19/22 4:17:21 AM
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clyde_frog posted...
Microsoft buying up IPs an killing them off entirely. Yes it can be worse.

Youre delusional if you think any good of this will come to the consumer. Were going to continue to see the same shitty CoD every year without a doubt, across all platforms. And Microsoft is likely going to justify a Gamepass price hike in the near future. I can also see them nickel and diming us by using the monthly fee as a paywall for you to purchase game rentals to stream and download.

Lack of competition is never good for consumers unless the industry is heavily regulated.

What do the things you describe have to do with them getting A-B?

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Gobstoppers12
01/19/22 4:19:38 AM
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clyde_frog posted...


Microsoft buying up IPs an killing them off entirely. Yes it can be worse.
The best thing that can happen to current WoW is a painless death, tbh.

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AssAssasin69
01/19/22 4:22:30 AM
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Gobstoppers12 posted...
Look, when it's a billion $ company that's known for some of the greatest game franchises of all time, but has fallen into absolute squalor over the past ~5 years or so...you can't help but want somebody with the resources and know-how to come in and make some changes from above.

Kotick drained the soul right out of Blizzard, so the worst Microsoft can do is keep it that way. Nothing bad can come of this, because Blizzard is already at the rock bottom of creativity. It needs change, like...right now.
This man speaks truth

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pogo_rabid
01/19/22 4:32:46 AM
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I typed up a big long reply but deleted it because the effort I put into was far more than the effort the OP's post was worth.

So, i'm just gonna say the topic is dumb, and has dumb opinions expressed in it.


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cjsdowg
01/19/22 5:26:50 AM
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Mass Effect was better when it was just a MS game .

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Crazyman93
01/19/22 5:42:54 AM
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cjsdowg posted...
Mass Effect was better when it was just a MS game .
Blame on that is more on EA getting involved than anything else.

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AngelicRadiance
01/19/22 5:56:27 AM
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Turbam posted...
Mad Sony fan, lmao

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ColonizedMind
01/19/22 6:08:11 AM
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TC: Get mad about my hypotheticals or you love monopolies!!!!

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Dakimakura
01/19/22 6:11:02 AM
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Lol tc mad as heck Sony lost

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The_Korey
01/19/22 6:53:31 AM
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Kloe_Rinz posted...
monopolies are bad but sexual harassment and abuse to the extent where victims kill themselves is worse

This. Never been into Xbox beyond Halo, but at the very least, I kan appreciate that the kompany isn't in any scandals involving sexual harassment, abuse, or firing workers while some other guy gets needlessly rich. (Bonus points for Phil Spencer kalling out NFTs as shit) So even if the quality of games stays the same, or even gets worse, here's hoping Microsoft put an end to that fuckery.

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Chrknu
01/19/22 7:24:08 AM
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Is there a huge difference for us gamers if a company pays for exclusives rather than buying the whole company who make those games? (Assuming the new owners won't go in and ruin the games, of course)


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JuanCarlos1
01/19/22 7:29:41 AM
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clyde_frog posted...
Microsoft buying up IPs an killing them off entirely. Yes it can be worse.

Youre delusional if you think any good of this will come to the consumer. Were going to continue to see the same shitty CoD every year without a doubt, across all platforms. And Microsoft is likely going to justify a Gamepass price hike in the near future. I can also see them nickel and diming us by using the monthly fee as a paywall for you to purchase game rentals to stream and download.

Lack of competition is never good for consumers unless the industry is heavily regulated.


Holy fuck, it is still a business. We are glad bc of how shitty AB has been and Microsoft will more than likely want use all the big name franchises. Remember how Blizzard made the worse remake ever with Warcraft reforged (while sexual harrassment going on) We think its unlikely thatll happen under Microsoft. They need lots of games to feed their game pass service which is the business ultimate goal. And if theres a price hike, but theres that many more games then its justified. IT IS A BUSINESS. Videogames arent some essential basic human right.

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clyde_frog
01/19/22 9:26:26 AM
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Dakimakura posted...
Lol tc mad as heck Sony lost

I owned an OG Xbox, 360, and currently have a Gamepass subscription. You guys are pathetic.

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Fony
01/19/22 9:27:50 AM
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Turbam posted...
Mad Sony fan, lmao

It's so lovely to see.

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Ivynn
01/19/22 9:28:03 AM
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Turbam posted...
Mad Sony fan, lmao


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Jabodie
01/19/22 9:30:34 AM
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This just isn't anywhere close to creating a monopoly in gaming.

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ColonizedMind
01/19/22 9:30:47 AM
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clyde_frog posted...
I owned an OG Xbox, 360, and currently have a Gamepass subscription. You guys are pathetic.


Uhhh get upset like me or youre pathetic!!!
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Fony
01/19/22 9:32:35 AM
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You guys realize a "monopoly" in the gaming industry is 100% impossible, right?

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clyde_frog
01/19/22 9:35:44 AM
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JuanCarlos1 posted...
Holy fuck, it is still a business. We are glad bc of how shitty AB has been and Microsoft will more than likely want use all the big name franchises. Remember how Blizzard made the worse remake ever with Warcraft reforged (while sexual harrassment going on) We think its unlikely thatll happen under Microsoft. They need lots of games to feed their game pass service which is the business ultimate goal. And if theres a price hike, but theres that many more games then its justified. IT IS A BUSINESS. Videogames arent some essential basic human right.

First of all I havent played any Blizzard games besides Starcraft II when it released. Also havent kept up with the sexual misconduct stories going on at Activision. Im simply looking at this from a video game industry perspective. If you really think we as consumers are going to see an increase in quality out of Bethesda and AB IPs, youve lost your mind. Congratulations though, you figured out its a business move for Microsoft and Microsoft is going to benefit from said acquisition, no fucking duh :)

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DarthWendy
01/19/22 9:36:50 AM
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I mean lets be honest for a minute, the only chance MS has of shitting out anything worth playing on that hotel minifridge slab, is by buying every single developper company that isnt already owned by the competition.

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voldothegr8
01/19/22 9:39:42 AM
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Turbam posted...
Mad Sony fan, lmao

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ColonizedMind
01/19/22 9:42:29 AM
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DarthWendy posted...
I mean lets be honest for a minute, the only chance MS has of shitting out anything worth playing on that hotel minifridge slab, is by buying every single developper company that isnt already owned by the competition.

Oh you mean like Sony did.
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Veggeta_MAX
01/19/22 9:44:15 AM
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TC won't admit it but I will and have no shame for it. I am a mad Sony fan.

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Ar0ge
01/19/22 9:48:41 AM
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How exactly does this make Microsoft a monopoly?

It doesn't.

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Tyranthraxus
01/19/22 9:51:26 AM
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clyde_frog posted...
Microsoft buying up IPs an killing them off entirely. Yes it can be worse.

When is Legend of Dragoon 2 coming out?

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DarkChozoGhost
01/19/22 9:58:28 AM
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The worse Sony does this gen the better for the gaming industry as a whole. Maybe in 5 years Microsoft will get too cocky and need to be knocked down a few pegs again. But for now and the next couple years, it's good for all of us for them to gain market share over Sony.

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clyde_frog
01/19/22 10:00:06 AM
#39:


Veggeta_MAX posted...
TC won't admit it but I will and have no shame for it. I am a mad Sony fan.

I guess Im one of those rare people who thinks console wars are fucking stupid. In the 20+ years Ive been gaming, Ive only had a PSP and a PS4. Yea huuuuge Sony fan

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LostForest
01/19/22 10:01:35 AM
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Turbam posted...
Mad Sony fan, lmao


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bluezero
01/19/22 10:01:52 AM
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The "TC will insult you" topic

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voldothegr8
01/19/22 10:02:40 AM
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clyde_frog posted...


I guess Im one of those rare people who thinks console wars are fucking stupid.

Idgaf about console wars but here's a topic I made about console wars

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clyde_frog
01/19/22 10:10:05 AM
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Ar0ge posted...
How exactly does this make Microsoft a monopoly?

It doesn't.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/2/1/0/AAYr23AAC0ty.jpg

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/2/0/8/AAYr23AAC0tw.jpg
And also

https://www.wsj.com/articles/microsoft-activision-deal-likely-to-face-close-antitrust-scrutiny-11642538691

you were saying, @Ar0ge ?

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Fony
01/19/22 10:10:41 AM
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https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/2/0/9/AAMz0hAAC0tx.jpg

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WingsOfGood
01/19/22 10:18:49 AM
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They ignorantly think they will make good games.

They won't.
That is the rub.
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SweetieBeIle462
01/19/22 10:21:49 AM
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clyde_frog posted...
You should be embarrassed for yourself.

Unless youre 13 and have no understanding of economics.

If you have an understanding of economics, why are you mad?

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DarthWendy
01/19/22 10:28:25 AM
#47:


WingsOfGood posted...
They ignorantly think they will make good games.

They won't.
That is the rub.
Plain and simple.
It is what it is, Boners.

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R_Jackal
01/19/22 11:12:09 AM
#48:


WingsOfGood posted...
They ignorantly think they will make good games.

They won't.
That is the rub.
I mean...

I kinda just hope they'll make games with the IPs. More than CoD and half-assed WoW expansions anyway. It's hard to make anything worse than the WC3 remaster anyway.

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sLaCkEr408___RJ
01/19/22 11:13:31 AM
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Gobstoppers12 posted...
Look, when it's a billion $ company that's known for some of the greatest game franchises of all time, but has fallen into absolute squalor over the past ~5 years or so...you can't help but want somebody with the resources and know-how to come in and make some changes from above.

Kotick drained the soul right out of Blizzard, so the worst Microsoft can do is keep it that way. Nothing bad can come of this, because Blizzard is already at the rock bottom of creativity. It needs change, like...right now.
Sounds like Disney star wars
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Teh_Dr_Phil
01/19/22 11:27:37 AM
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Good thing its not a monopoly then.

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