When they see it flowing in they won't.
They might not have a choice anyway.
They might not have a choice anyway.
Keyboard and mouse support work fine with games, on console, or so I’ve heard (haven’t tried it myself.
Diablo 3 played just fine with a controller, I played it like crazy on the PS4.
Both control types had their benefits, but I felt the game was more immersive with a controller.
I'm not a PC gamer so controller just feels more natural to me for everything, it's probably a built-in bias lol.
The irony here is this video centres on the idea that the FTC is most worried about the merger having a negative impact on employees, but Activision/Blizzard isn't a positive place for employees anyway going by all that has been said by employees.
Seems like an odd facet for the FTC to get hung up on.
Especially when….
Microsoft is the World’s Best Company to Work for, Report Says
Satya Nadella's "global strategy" was praised by employees who fed back to culture & compensation data platform Comparably.
tech.co
I’m hearing the employees would rather have MS running it as they’re open and will uphold current and future unions
Microsoft reaches 'ground-breaking agreement' with union representing game workers
The Communications Workers of American said the labor neutrality agreement "will enable a new approach to corporate-union engagement."
Microsoft Promises Not to Squash Historic Video Game Industry Union
A highly unusual agreement means that workers may have an easier time forming unions at Activision Blizzard once Microsoft has finished its acquisition of the gaming giant.
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CWA, Microsoft announce labor neutrality agreement - Stories
Ground-breaking agreement will enable a new approach to corporate-union engagement after Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard closes WASHINGTON and REDMOND, Wash. – June 13, 2022 – Today the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and Microsoft announced they have entered into a...
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That is what the video focuses on, the CWA endorsement of the merger.I’m hearing the employees would rather have MS running it as they’re open and will uphold current and future unions
Microsoft reaches 'ground-breaking agreement' with union representing game workers
The Communications Workers of American said the labor neutrality agreement "will enable a new approach to corporate-union engagement."www.pcgamer.com
Microsoft Promises Not to Squash Historic Video Game Industry Union
A highly unusual agreement means that workers may have an easier time forming unions at Activision Blizzard once Microsoft has finished its acquisition of the gaming giant.
CWA, Microsoft announce labor neutrality agreement - Stories
Ground-breaking agreement will enable a new approach to corporate-union engagement after Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard closes WASHINGTON and REDMOND, Wash. – June 13, 2022 – Today the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and Microsoft announced they have entered into a...
It seems everybody wants this to happen except Sony and a small percentage of their player base.
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"The green light from the Federal Trade Commission for Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard could come next month. A few hours ago the Redmond giant confirmed that it had responded to the second request for sending documentation by the FTC and now the US government agency has 30 days to request further information, otherwise it will have to automatically approve the operation."
"The green light from the Federal Trade Commission for Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard could come next month. A few hours ago the Redmond giant confirmed that it had responded to the second request for sending documentation by the FTC and now the US government agency has 30 days to request further information, otherwise it will have to automatically approve the operation."
It's the fact that Microsoft went on a rampage buying all these studios and publishers.
I am sure MS is not even close, if people think they are done you better think again.
Yeah, I think they will continue for a bit yet. The competition is still much bigger than MS. They would probably look at blocking the acquistion if it was Tencent or Sony, as their gaming divisions are substantially bigger.
How bout platinum, but they allow some multiplats, like a year or two after their final dlc
No multiplats.How bout platinum, but they allow some multiplats, like a year or two after their final dlc
POLITICO Pro: EU quizzes rivals over Microsoft-Activision access
The European Commission is asking questions as it tries to identify potential antitrust issues with $69 billion deal.
European antitrust enforcers are asking whether Microsoft would shut rivals out from Activision's popular video game library as part of a review of the tech giant's planned $69 billion deal for the game developer, according to people familiar with the matter and documents seen by POLITICO.
The European Commission circulated questionnaires to competing firms in early July and officials have also been holding meetings with Microsoft's rivals to discuss their concerns about the record-breaking deal, which is yet to be formally notified in Europe.
According to the Commission's request for information, regulators are keen to know whether and "how Microsoft could selectively degrade the compatibility and accessibility of Game Pass" on rival platforms. Game Pass is Microsoft's video game subscription service for Xbox and PC users.
Competitors have voiced concerns over Microsoft potentially restricting access to some of Activision's titles — such as Call of Duty — for rival subscription gaming services if the deal is approved.
The FTC review is also far from over, with the agency still receiving information from third parties. And that review is wide-reaching — even touching upon Microsoft's $7.5 billion buyout of ZeniMax Media, according to a separate document seen by POLITICO.
Shortly after announcing the deal, Microsoft committed to not withhold Activision titles from other consoles including Sony's PlayStation. Still unclear is whether Microsoft would allow those games on competing subscription services.
And while competitor access to Activision games makes up the bulk of the scrutiny, the FTC's investigation is much broader, incorporating issues including the deal's impact on consumer data and the market for game developers, according to people familiar with the review.
https://www.investing.com/news/stoc...ances-microsoft-deal-will-close-432SI-2853158
A MoffettNathanson analyst upgraded Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) to Outperform from Market Perform.
The activist's $95 per share price target on ATVI stock reflects Microsoft’s $95 cash offer. The analyst sees “strong rationale” for why Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) should be able to close the acquisition.
“No, we don’t think the timing of resolution is necessarily imminent. But it’s not wrong to suggest that the Microsoft-Activision deal is entering its final stage,” the analyst told clients in a note.
The analyst doesn’t see “much political heat from Washington” as far as this M&A is concerned.
A MoffettNathanson analyst upgraded Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) to Outperform from Market Perform.
The activist's $95 per share price target on ATVI stock reflects Microsoft’s $95 cash offer. The analyst sees “strong rationale” for why Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) should be able to close the acquisition.
“No, we don’t think the timing of resolution is necessarily imminent. But it’s not wrong to suggest that the Microsoft-Activision deal is entering its final stage,” the analyst told clients in a note.
The analyst doesn’t see “much political heat from Washington” as far as this M&A is concerned.
The Exciting Prospect Of ActiBlizz On Xbox Game Pass Is Starting To Feel Real
So close we can almost taste it
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Sony in a panic
www.eurogamer.net
Sony doesn't sound thrilled Microsoft is buying Call of Duty maker Activision
A Brazilian governmental filing has given us a rare glimpse into Sony's thoughts on the impending $69bn Microsoft buyou…
www.eurogamer.net