• @[email protected]
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    9 days ago

    I’ve not heard the term privatisation used in this way. This company is already privately owned, just not by a single individual or entity. That’s not the same thing as being publicly owned, at least here in Australia it’s not.

    • @BluesF
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      9 days ago

      A “public company” is one that has shares that are publicly traded. Common terminology, but yes it is confusing compared to private vs state ownership.

      Edit: you’re right though, using “privatisation” is doubly confusing… That’s not so common. Perhaps that’s what you meant!

  • atro_city
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    149 days ago

    Maybe going private is good? Then they might not be beholden to investors who want a quick buck.

    • @INeedMana
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      59 days ago

      Private owner like that will most probably just see it as investment. Buy low, replace workforce for fast revenue spike, limit provided service to milk it even more, sell before feedback loop hits. In bulk or piece by piece

    • FiveMacs
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      19 days ago

      Private company going private will fix the greed for sure. China is known only for good things

  • GingaNinga
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    99 days ago

    I’ve heard rumours of a buyout. Its sad I really used to enjoy a lot of their games and now they’re just not interesting at all.

    • @[email protected]
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      69 days ago

      The buyers are the Guillmots and Tencet, which are the groups who already control everything. It’s just a way to get scrutiny off of them.

    • Maestro
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      29 days ago

      AC Black Flag is one of the greatest pirate games of all times. It’s right up there with Monkey Island.

      • GingaNinga
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        19 days ago

        Ya that game rules. I was also a massive fan of rainbow 6 Vegas 2 back in the day.

  • .Donuts
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    49 days ago

    Dismantle and put all games and IPs in the public space for the crimes committed by the publisher. (and by that I mean actual crimes like sexual harassment, not making mid games).

    It won’t happen because in today’s world, shit goes to the highest bidder instead of any social justice being delivered, but a donut can dream!