Microsoft-Activision-Blizzard Discussion Thread |OT3| - Sony bends the knee!

[Zappy5]

@mcolt

…d Activision first notified the FTC of the merger on February 1, 2022. Op.19. The Commission filed an administrative complaint challenging the merger on December 8, 2022. Op.20. Breaking from its standard practice in merger cases, the FTC did not file a federal court complaint seeking a preliminary injunction at that time. On the contrary, it set its administrative hearing for August 2, 2023—after the merger agreement’s termination date. Thus, the FTC acted for the better part of a year and a half as though this case was not an emergency necessitating federal court intervention. The parties and the Court face a time crunch because—and only because—“the FTC did not file this action to preliminarily enjoin the merger until June 12, 2023—less than six weeks before the termination date.” Op.20.

This paragraph here should be all the appellate judge needs to read. That there should be enough to have this nonsense thrown out.

[SteadyMercury]

@Rsebi

Thats the thing, not every game is going to set the world on fire nor does it need to. AOE on consoles didnt yet it still came to Xbox because MS still needs to offer value for the platform and for Game Pass.

For sure, and I’d love to see it on Xbox, especially with M&K support. With how expensive PC gaming has gotten and the current state of my rig that or GeForce Now support is the only way I’ll be playing it.

I just got a bit of a kick out of “exclusive” in the context of it being something the broader public, ie not RTS super-nerds who are primarily console gamers like me, might care about.

[ShinMegamiTenseiX]

FTC need to be banished after this

[leburn98]

After reading Microsoft’s response, the only thing I could think of was this:

[Sparda3g]

Activision Acquisition Rollercoaster! | What is going on between the FTC, CMA, CAT and Microsoft?

[Sparda3g]

@leburn98

After reading Microsoft’s response, the only thing I could think of was this:

Not done reading but man, they’re done being the nice guy.

[Hue]

@Deus

https://twitter.com/FOSSpatents/status/1679903633431834631?s=19

I have just been reading this and it’s brutal, almost mocking how bad the FTC’s case is! I like how much emphasis they put on how FTC are essentially playing a delay game.

[zimman1]

One interesting thing is that the parties were notified on the 10th. Most people were saying that they would not know the ruling before it was published on the docket. Not that it matters much though

[Sparda3g]

@zimman1

One interesting thing is that the parties were notified on the 10th. Most people were saying that they would not know the ruling before it was published on the docket. Not that it matters much though

It does back up on their claim that FTC is purposely doing this not to try to win but to delay alas manipulating the system. Kind of like bending knee in NFL when you’re in the lead at the last minute.

[Sparda3g]

https://twitter.com/fosspatents/status/1679911665234477076?s=46&t=O_AGT9SEnlptKOF_2SxtqQ

Khan is beginning to remind me of Light of Death Note towards the finale. If you know, you know.

[Sikamikanico]

@Sparda3g

All the likes and comments on this please folks! Pump that algorithm!

[No-1HoloLens-Fan]

@Sparda3g

https://twitter.com/fosspatents/status/1679911665234477076?s=46&t=O_AGT9SEnlptKOF_2SxtqQ

Khan is beginning to remind me of Light of Death Note towards the finale. If you know, you know.

Damn… Masterpiece

[Deus]

@Sparda3g

Khan is beginning to remind me of Light of Death Note towards the finale. If you know, you know.

[Rsebi]

This emergency relief is NOT happening for exactly the reason MS said. The FTC was notified of this a year and a half ago, filed a complaint 8 months ago, filed for a PI last month and are filing for relief literally 4 days before the dead line

Emergency my ass

[Knottian]

Quick housekeeping: I believe in accountability, especially self-accountability. Earlier, I responded to a post about @Zappy5 that I thought would somehow help the situation when in reality, I felt wrong about the tact I used almost immediately after posting.

As a moderator, one of the most important responsibilities I have is to not only mitigate all the toxic elements we’ve discussed ad nauseam, but to also ensure that the temperature of the room doesn’t become too heated or targeted. I failed in that regard, and not only let a valuable member of our community become targeted, I effectively aided in that regard. As I said, I recognized the failure and immediately reached out to Zappy - who is not, and never has been, a troll mind you (seriously, look at their engagement outside this thread - it’s clear they love gaming, Xbox, and this community), but it doesn’t excuse or erase the original act. For that, ‘I’m sorry’ doesn’t quite cut it - but I will absolutely do my damndest to ensure it doesn’t happen again.

This is just a reminder that we never know what each other is going through, nor do we know the myriad of events that have shaped one’s perspectives… it’s a lesson I too forget. So, humbly I ask for this lovely community’s forgiveness, and to ask that everyone lay off Zappy - or any other who disagrees in good-faith or holds a different perspective.

Thanks for reading and allowance granted for one public shaming in this instance - being me of course.

[Swanlee]

[quote=“Jon “Sikamikanico” Clarke, post:8360, topic:15915, username:Sikamikanico”]

All the likes and comments on this please folks! Pump that algorithm!

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Thanks, great video

[Rsebi]

I actually appreciate Zappy, he might be a contrarian or devil advocate but this place would be a giant hug box if everyone just thought the same. We SHOULD have people with varying opinions amd viewpoints

[mcolt]

@Knottian

…eached out to Zappy - who is, and never has been, a troll mind you (seriously, look at their engagement outside this thread - it’s clear they love gaming, Xbox, and this community), but it doesn’t excuse or erase the original act. For that, ‘I’m sorry’ doesn’t quite cut it - but I will absolutely do my damndest to ensure it doesn’t happen again. This is just a reminder that we never know what each other is going through, nor do we know the myriad of events that have shaped one’s perspectives… it’s a lesson I too forget. So, humbly I ask for this lovely community’s forgiveness, and to ask that everyone lay off Zappy - or any other who disagrees in good-faith or holds a different perspective. Thanks for reading and allowance granted for one public shaming in this instance - being me of course.

This is why I love this place.

[Biggzy]

@TechnicPuppet

Feels like so many people are forgetting this. There’s one tiny issue they need to fix.

Which is why I said yesterday that on the surface it should satisfy the CMA because it directly provides a remedy to their SLC and requires no oversight which is what they like.

The only issue is that this is the CMA and they did not recommend this, instead they recommended Activision to be completely divested which is ridiculous when compared to their cloud concern.

[No-1HoloLens-Fan]

The gloves are completely off now… MS going for a kill.