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[Goalus]

You're welcome, it did just hours after I made that post.

You're an oracle.

 

[HoofHearted]

Deal done ?

This deal was pretty much done when the FTC lost, Sony signed, and the CAT judge admonished the CMA several weeks ago ….

 

[ManaByte]

This deal was pretty much done when the FTC lost, Sony signed, and the CAT judge admonished the CMA several weeks ago ….

 

[adamsapple]

This deal was pretty much done when the FTC lost, Sony signed, and the CAT judge admonished the CMA several weeks ago ….

 

[Negotiator101]

so it ends next week, finally. but I'm already reading MS supporters who want the next acquisition, are wondering who it will be and are hoping for a Japanese publisher

However, I read that cod may not arrive on the pass, from some internal emails and there are no commercial agreements with Sony that will prohibit it in 2024. How true are these rumors? it would be incredible but strange, one of the points in favor brought by ms and the US judge was that cod would become available to more people at a lower price, if it didn't happen it would be ridiculous

Why wouldn't it happen?

 

[drganon]

so it ends next week, finally. but I'm already reading MS supporters who want the next acquisition, are wondering who it will be and are hoping for a Japanese publisher

The acquisition begging never ends sadly for the mentally deranged.

 

[adamsapple]

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Am I doing this right with this dude's gif?

 

[FoxMcChief]

Am I doing this right with this dude's gif?

Nah, it’s gotta be more like…….

 

[graywolf323]

so it ends next week, finally. but I'm already reading MS supporters who want the next acquisition, are wondering who it will be and are hoping for a Japanese publisher

combination of they really delight in Microsoft throwing their weight around & taking games away from PlayStation plus this weird belief that GamePass is going to not see insane price hikes to help pay for these acquisitions (also they really don’t think Sony can compete so that the market is Microsoft’s to buy up)

sadly with how the regulators basically capitulated with ABK it’s hard to see who Xbox wouldn’t be allowed to buy

 

[Godot25]

So another "irrelevant" approval while CMA is blueballing everybody

 

[adamsapple]

Am I doing this right with this dude's gif?

 

[adamsapple]

I think this is the first time 'Activision' has spoken on the matter, but they say that they will start putting their games on game pass starting next year, so even if the deal closes in the next couple of days/weeks, we might not start seeing their games on the service immediately.

 

[X-Wing]

"to more players"

 

[Dick Jones]

I think this is the first time 'Activision' has spoken on the matter, but they say that they will start putting their games on game pass starting next year, so even if the deal closes in the next couple of days/weeks, we might not start seeing their games on the service immediately.

Protecting their potential sales in case the deal somehow falls through. We saw how Diablo IV had the legs cut off it that the devs had to make clear the game wasn't going on Gamepass Day 1. Nothing major in the tweet.

 

[King Dazzar]

I'm genuinely interested how the finances will work for the likes of Diablo and especially COD. The old titles wont matter. But for new COD's I wonder if non Xbox platforms will be the ones bringing in the revenue and helping stand it up? As you'd assume sales will fall off a cliff on Xbox due to GP. I guess Diablo IV will rely on the season stuff and in game store....

 

[adamsapple]

Protecting their potential sales in case the deal somehow falls through. We saw how Diablo IV had the legs cut off it that the devs had to make clear the game wasn't going on Gamepass Day 1. Nothing major in the tweet.

Putting the games on game pass won't even be a thing in case the deal falls through.

This is just them reiterating the same things other individuals from projects like Diablo have said earlier but the first time a blanket Activision PR/social media wing has talked about it, thought it was interesting to note, especially with the timing.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Putting the games on game pass won't even be a thing in case the deal falls through.

This is just them reiterating the same things other individuals from projects like Diablo have said earlier but the first time a blanket Activision PR/social media wing has talked about it, thought it was interesting to note, especially with the timing.

Plus why would they even hint at a game this close to release thats going to sell 4 billion copies MIGHT come to gamepass, that would surely hurt sales

I know I might not buy it if they said the next COD might make gamepass soon

 

[Banjo64]

Plus why would they even hint at a game this close to release thats going to sell 4 billion copies MIGHT come to gamepass, that would surely hurt sales

I know I might not buy it if they said the next COD might make gamepass soon

But that’s the whole M.O.

It’s not like it’s a mystery to anyone, there is nothing to hint. Unless Microsoft want to further destroy their image all of ABK’s games will be coming to Game Pass day one.

I suppose the deal hasn’t gone through though at this point, so I’m surprised they’ve commented at all.

 

[HoofHearted]

Plus why would they even hint at a game this close to release thats going to sell 4 billion copies MIGHT come to gamepass, that would surely hurt sales

I know I might not buy it if they said the next COD might make gamepass soon

Still not buying it - will play it whenever it comes to GP… or moves to the bargain bin.

 

[LordCBH]

Make GUN backwards compatible you COWARDS!

 

[FoxMcChief]

Make GUN backwards compatible you COWARDS!

Phil and his good boys will make it BC when they’re damn good and ready.

 

[quest]

Plus why would they even hint at a game this close to release thats going to sell 4 billion copies MIGHT come to gamepass, that would surely hurt sales

I know I might not buy it if they said the next COD might make gamepass soon

I figured the new one is covered by the marketing deal and 1 year exclusion from gamepass or any sub service not owned by sony.

 

[The Pleasure]

Phil and his good boys will make it BC when they’re damn good and ready.

Game has too much rizz. You'll have to play it on the og box.

 

[adamsapple]

Make GUN backwards compatible you COWARDS!

Gun, Singularity, give them both enhancements while you're at it please.

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Also, a bit more to add on Activision content on game pass.

 

[Little Mac]

I just want the modern warfare campaigns on gamepass asap.

 

[sainraja]

Protecting their potential sales in case the deal somehow falls through. We saw how Diablo IV had the legs cut off it that the devs had to make clear the game wasn't going on Gamepass Day 1. Nothing major in the tweet.

Yeah, it will most likely be on Game Pass once they can openly say it.

 

[adamsapple]

I just want the modern warfare campaigns on gamepass asap.

Same, if they want to capitalize on it, they will also have some patches ready for them as well. It's gonna be nice having all the older campaigns in GP, it's gonna be even nicer if they look better than their native hardware versions.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Gun, Singularity, give them both enhancements while you're at it please.

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Also, a bit more to add on Activision content on game pass.

If I were a betting man I would bet a very large sum of money we get many titles to flood GP by the end of this year

 

[IFireflyl]

I'm sad. That is all.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Gun, Singularity, give them both enhancements while you're at it please.

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Also, a bit more to add on Activision content on game pass.

Sounds good. More GP games the better.

 

[MadPanda]

combination of they really delight in Microsoft throwing their weight around & taking games away from PlayStation plus this weird belief that GamePass is going to not see insane price hikes to help pay for these acquisitions (also they really don’t think Sony can compete so that the market is Microsoft’s to buy up)

sadly with how the regulators basically capitulated with ABK it’s hard to see who Xbox wouldn’t be allowed to buy

Game pass will raise prices regardless of any acquisition, just as, Sony did, it and as it's been raising in other industries. Unfortunately.

 

[MarkMe2525]

combination of they really delight in Microsoft throwing their weight around & taking games away from PlayStation plus this weird belief that GamePass is going to not see insane price hikes to help pay for these acquisitions (also they really don’t think Sony can compete so that the market is Microsoft’s to buy up)

sadly with how the regulators basically capitulated with ABK it’s hard to see who Xbox wouldn’t be allowed to buy

I just don't see a future were MS kills GamePass by having an "insane" price hike. I imagine a world with a $20 individual tier and a higher priced family plan, but I can't imagine the market would accept much more with their current model. But hey, we are all entitled to throw around a little hyperbole.

 

[bitbydeath]

I just don't see a future were MS kills GamePass by having an "insane" price hike. I imagine a world with a $20 individual tier and a higher priced family plan, but I can't imagine the market would accept much more with their current model. But hey, we are all entitled to throw around a little hyperbole.

Maybe they’ll modularise it, so you can pick and choose what you want.

 

[MarkMe2525]

Maybe they’ll modularise it, so you can pick and choose what you want.

Maybe, Activision pass obviously comes to mind. I imagine any drastic structural changes would not come until they build a larger audience.

 

[KungFucius]

The acquisition begging never ends sadly for the mentally deranged.

The only thing deranged here is thinking that people who presumably like gamepass have mental problems for wanting more products available on the service. It may be selfish and ignorant, but that is very normal human behavior.

 

[MarkMe2525]

The only thing deranged here is thinking that people who presumably like gamepass have mental problems for wanting more products available on the service. It may be selfish and ignorant, but that is very normal human behavior.

I can attest to this. I am very selfish and ignorant.

 

[StealthGoblin]

This deal was pretty much done when the FTC lost, Sony signed, and the CAT judge admonished the CMA several weeks ago ….

They were only admonished about backing down and starting to negotiate with Microsoft, not over their original decision.

The CAT saw the proceedings in light of the talks as a waste of time.

 

[Nydius]

(redacted)

 

[adamsapple]

• Both Kotick and Corden were coy about the current status of the deal, which is widely regarded to close as soon as this Friday 13, 2023, pending final UK approval.
  
  
• While discussing Microsoft, Kotick lauded the firm's resources, cloud server tech, and technological research arm. He also name checked Guitar Hero, strongly hinting that the game could be on the docket for a revival.

 

[Rockondevil]

"to more players"

Is it wrong for COD?

The people that buy it will continue to.

The people who don't buy it might actually play it if it's on Game Pass.

 

[HoofHearted]

• Both Kotick and Corden were coy about the current status of the deal, which is widely regarded to close as soon as this Friday 13, 2023, pending final UK approval.
  
  
• While discussing Microsoft, Kotick lauded the firm's resources, cloud server tech, and technological research arm. He also name checked Guitar Hero, strongly hinting that the game could be on the docket for a revival.

 

[dotnotbot]

Rocksmith is the only real music game, the rest is for babies.

 

[ManaByte]

Is it wrong for COD?

The people that buy it will continue to.

The people who don't buy it might actually play it if it's on Game Pass.

If they’re on Game Pass then anyone with access to a web browser can play them. So yes, that’s technically more players.

 

[dotnotbot]

If they’re on Game Pass then anyone with access to a web browser can play them. So yes, that’s technically more players.

How much people want to play it this way with lag and compression is the real question.

 

[L*][*N*K]

This deal was pretty much done when the FTC lost, Sony signed, and the CAT judge admonished the CMA several weeks ago ….

 

[Godot25]

So only CMA and it's over

 

[splattered]

 

[BoxFresh123]

 

[adamsapple]

Another roadblock gone. Let's get it done this week, CMA. No last minute swerves please.