Microsoft completes $69bn takeover of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard
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It comes after the UK approved the $69bn takeover of Activision Blizzard, which makes Call of Duty.

Microsoft completes $69bn takeover of Call of Duty-maker Activision Blizzard::It comes after the UK approved the $69bn takeover of Activision Blizzard, which makes Call of Duty.

  • @theherkEnglish
    1•1 year ago

    They’ve been dead. EA and Activision made sure of that long since.

    • @[email protected]English
      7•1 year ago

      That’s not what I meant and you’re literally wrong lol, incredible games are made every year. My problem with this is that Microsoft is trying to turn gaming into its corporate cloud-only monopoly.

      • @theherkEnglish
        3•1 year ago

        Good games are still made, but the top shops, with respect to size and funding have priorities that aren’t aligned directly with enjoyment and story telling. There is a lot of requirement to be online, gambling addiction based mechanics, unfinished releases, MRR goals, and strong arm tactics by publishers for platform exclusivity. Perhaps I am literally wrong about my view, but it is my opinion nevertheless; wasn’t trying to start a debate.

        User satisfaction is regularly an afterthought to profit, as is expected in capitalism but not always ideal for the consumer. And less competition doesn’t help.