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wrath_of_grunge@kbin.social ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

i'm all for the government breaking up corps, or stopping mergers, but this one needed to happen. however much it cost to get Bobby Kotick gone, is a net positive.

besides, we're talking about spending Microsoft's money. they fucking got it. so what's the fuss?

if the deal had been blocked, how would that have been better for the industry? also, probably the more important question, how would that have been better for the consumer?

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Reverendender@sh.itjust.works ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
I’m not upset about the merger. I’m upset about Microsoft lying to the government and probably getting away with it. And the money should be used to pay the employees who actually create the products, not gone too enrich the assholes in charge, who think they do important jobs.

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Defaced@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
You’re kidding right? Bobby Kotick doesn’t give a shit, he’s laughing all the way to the bank. He’s the only winner in this situation other than Microsoft. Regardless of the Microsoft merger, he was on his way out, he would’ve left even if it hadn’t gone through, this just gave him an excuse to leave quicker and get a fat paycheck on his way out.

It’s also not about spending Microsoft’s money. Yes they have it, but consolidating so many developers under one roof removes an aspect of the competitive market. Which historically means less competition, higher prices, less innovation and poor quality control.

But I mean, hey, you get CoD on gamepass now! That’s pretty cool right?! Right…?

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