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Microsoft is in talks to acquire Discord, a video-game chat community, for more than $10 billion
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PlayStaytion
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True, they don't seem that smart.
Hendrick's
If only my penis was as big as my GamerScore!
It's high. That's $100 per active user. I would think 5 billion is more realistic, but MS is just looking to bleed some cash on hand and continue to play the keep away acquisition game.
Their most recent valuation when they raised money was 7bn.
Update: Discord confirms raising $100M at a valuation of $7B | TechCrunch
The world of virtual communications continues to hold a central place in our socially-distanced lives, and today it looks like one of the companies
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Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
Their most recent valuation when they raised money was 7bn.
Update: Discord confirms raising $100M at a valuation of $7B | TechCrunch
The world of virtual communications continues to hold a central place in our socially-distanced lives, and today it looks like one of the companies
On a serious note though, these "social" apps, websites, and platforms are usually very expensive. $10billion although seems a bit high, I don't think it will be that overvalued. I'm just not sure of the idea if MS needs to enter this space.
Mattyp
Gold Member
People said the same thing about Minecraft, LinkedIn & Github.
Microsoft ended up buying bargains compared to todays values because they're one of the only players in the game with the access to that kind of cash just sitting around. $10 billion is cheap for the amount of users in the most used social program in gaming now I would say.
All they need to do is release this on xbox and PS5 for all those crossplay games and bam. Wish I had it on my xbox.
As others have mentioned there is a couple of reasons that Microsoft would be interested in buy discord if it was up for sale. 1) hurts Google cloud who I think is their existing cloud provider
On a serious note though, these "social" apps, websites, and platforms are usually very expensive. $10billion although seems a bit high, I don't think it will be that overvalued. I'm just not sure of the idea if MS needs to enter this space.
2) gives them more time with consumers to upsell other products
ZywyPL
Banned
Because there's already an established, huge userbase, that's what you're paying for. Otherwise you'd have to start from scratch, spending just as much if not more, except without guarantee that you'll succeed with luring the audience onto your solution (as seen with Mixer). Because realistically, what are the odds of creating a Discord alternative? Basically none, tons of people are already on it, are familiar with it, there's simply no way someone will want to leave all their friends for another, new platform that does exactly the same.
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FranXico
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Lobbying matters. It gives certain companies priviledged treatment.Funny how Sonys bid for crunchy roll gets held up by the doj but Microsoft can go on multi billion dollar spending sprees
There is also the difference between vertical mergers and horizontal mergers.
FranXico
Member
So funny. The sad reality is that their fanatics do it for free.
pasterpl
Member
You meant to say all fanatics do stuff like this for free. I think Nintendo fans the least toxic, but xbros and Sony-boys can rival each other in terms of toxicity.
Wizz-Art
Member
Discord owner(s) approched Microsoft with an opening offer of 10 billion that they're looking to sell their company for. Microsoft seems interested for the right price and then started negotiations.
When someone is looking to sell something, your not straight up going to pay the asking price, especially if there is no interest by another party. You're going to negotiate and it seems that's what they're doing untill they find common ground that both are happy with. That's how deals are made imo.
When someone is looking to sell something, your not straight up going to pay the asking price, especially if there is no interest by another party. You're going to negotiate and it seems that's what they're doing untill they find common ground that both are happy with. That's how deals are made imo.
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Shubh_C63
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Buying Discord not just give current users but all Windows Gamers in the future.
They have integrated Video capturing and even LFG system in-built in Windows (Win + G). Adding discord in their is a masterstroke, for them.
It's going to be impossible hiding your presence even if you have not opened Steam or other services. The Windows bar is always active.
They have integrated Video capturing and even LFG system in-built in Windows (Win + G). Adding discord in their is a masterstroke, for them.
It's going to be impossible hiding your presence even if you have not opened Steam or other services. The Windows bar is always active.
Snake29
RSI Employee of the Year
It also works in the PS5 browser. You can use the PiP feature (Picture and Picture), so you can see your active chat while gaming and even interact with it.
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Hayabusabruh
Member
Buying shit just to say you bought it
"
xbox doesn't have exclusives". Don't worry. They just bought discord, Bangbros and Golden Corral.
"xbox doesn't have exclusives". Don't worry. They just bought discord, Bangbros and Golden Corral.
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The azure/aws angle does make some sense as well.
Say you make widgets and break even after spending 30% of ur revenue on steel from ABC steel.
A steel company comes and buys ur company. Now they have a widget company that breaks even and can add to their revenue by buying their own steel to make the widgets.
Say you make widgets and break even after spending 30% of ur revenue on steel from ABC steel.
A steel company comes and buys ur company. Now they have a widget company that breaks even and can add to their revenue by buying their own steel to make the widgets.
Bernkastel
Ask me about my fanboy energy!
They also need a studio who will agree to dedicate themselves to the KI franchise. Amazon bought the only one willing.to.