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@BrilliantBill yeah ok. Keep pushing the buttons with shapes on them.

@Banjo- He is probably over on Push complaining about not getting Starfield on PS5 yet ripping the Creative 2 engine as being horrible. All he does on this site is bring negativity to every thread. That is why I have told him several times that I will be here to correct him. I am not sure why some people are like that. Obviously an insecurity complex.

@Would_you_kindly No, not at all. Like I said before, I will be here to correct your off base, false and negative comments.

@Would_you_kindly Then you don’t have to worry about playing the game because of it’s crap engine. Many others will certainly enjoy the game. Now move along and go complain on Push that Starfield isn’t going to be on your beloved console. Oh, I am sure you could create a better engine as well.

Eff Sony. How two faced. They are the most anti-competitive company in gaming.

@Would_you_kindly But you do think it looks cool otherwise you wouldn’t have your ridiculous avatar. No need for ignore. As long as you post ignorant and Ill informed posts on this site just to stir controversy, I will be here to correct you. You come to this site to spread your negative attitude about Microsoft and just negativity in general. Scurry along now.

@Would_you_kindly Always here to post the negative and troll. Enough already. Go to Push and stay there. Your comments and general attitude add nothing to the discussion. Oh, and please turn your hat straight. It doesn’t look “cool”.

Who are these pundits/idiots? Seriously.

@jordan1992 Everything I said makes sense. You make no sense. I suggest you read the internet and you will find articles about the long history between MS and Bethesda. And by the way, I am not talking out of my fanboy mouth. You are and it is obvious with your comment history. How can I be a fanboy if I own four platforms to play games - Xbox, Switch, PS5 and a gaming laptop?

@jordan1992 Need to change a few words for you in your comment:

Sony is just throwing tremendous money at huge companies, with established multiplatform big hitters (to lock in exclusive content and block games from Xbox and other platforms). Microsoft nurtures studios as well. The reason they were able to buy Bethesda for the price they did is because Bethesda wouldn't be the studio it is without Microsoft's investment and trust for many years before they became multiplatform as evidenced by PC games and Xbox exclusives. Sony is using third party studios to help make some of its flagship titles such as Bloodborne, Final Fantasy and Silent Hill 2. Microsoft also has support studios. I have Playstation Plus Premium and I appreciate the value as I missed the PS4 generation and PS released a lot of great games that I can play. I just feel like Microsoft is laying the groundwork to makes games available to many more players than before and Sony is still bullying competitors and 3rd Party developers to maintain its position at the top.

Hope that helps.

The FTC has no case. Let's see what happens with the CMA.

Looks great. Can't wait to play it. Too bad I just started Dark Souls 3!!

@Would_you_kindly What is the point of your comment in this article? Trying to stir the pot as usual?

We know why Sony is pushing back on this. They do not want their dirty laundry exposed. I am sure in crybaby Jim's performance review/goals he gets a huge bonus if he succeeds in blocking the deal, along with others.

@jordan1992 Enough with this tired argument. So short-sighted. You realize that Microsoft has had the longest relationship with Bethesda based on the fact that Bethesda made games for PC only in the beginning and had Xbox exclusives. Remember Morrowind? You don't think Microsoft invested and had a strong relationship with Bethesda just like Sony did with some of the companies they bought? This notion that only Sony does this is utter rubbish. Here is an article from Polygon that may help you better understand the facts:
https://www.polygon.com/2020/9/21/21449184/microsoft-buys-bethesda-timeline-history-morrowind-oblivion-skyrim-fallout-e3-todd-howard

@mrpunisher Why?

I have always loved Bethesda's games. I was stoked when this acquisition occurred. So many great games and many to look forward to. Did Jim Ryan fly to protest against Bethesda as well as AB when he was in Brussels yesterday lining the pocket of the EU regulator? Just like Sony has had with many of their acquisitions, Microsoft has had a long history with Bethesda on PC and Xbox including exclusives. This acquisition made sense despite the crying of the hardcore Sony fanbase. If they are going to cry, buy a Series S. On sale it is the same as that new controller with horrible battery life.

@Would_you_kindly But you are a troll and try to stir up needless controversy constantly. Enough already. Time to grow up.

@Would_you_kindly Dude, why are you here? What exactly are you trying to prove? Why the constant trolling? Does it make you feel better about yourself? Do you feel that inadequate? Do you actually own an xbox? Seriously, you need to go to GTFOH.

For those of you in the UK, never ever trust the spewed garbage that comes out of Fox News. It is a cesspool of conspiracy theories and far right wing propaganda that still clutches to that fat orange New York conman clown that tried to run the country to boost his own failed business interests. I hate CNN and MSNBC as well as it is the woe is me crowd. Local news is the way to go. Weather and traffic.

@Would_you_kindly you know, maybe they should put you in charge of MS. With your infinite wisdom you could replace Phil. Why on every site do you post such negative passive aggressive comments? And why the lol after every comment? Is everything that funny?

It is obviously unfortunate to those that lost their jobs. That is never a fun situation. I can relate as I have been laid off twice and I hope they land on their feet very soon. However, most of this is due to the extensive hiring since 2020 when everyone was at home. If you look at the net jobs gain since 2020 it is a large number.

In regards to Phil's comments, I see nothing wrong with them. People need to chill out a bit. With that being said, 343 on the surface (since no one really knows what was/is going on) seems like a mess.

Maybe because of Zelda?

Doesn't seem like a good deal. I own all the Assasin's Creed games and DLC, Most of the Far Cry games and Immortals (which is excellent). I got the disk of Far Cry 6 on for $12 on amazon during a sale. Most of these you can buy at almost 80% to 90% off throughout the year.

The FTC is ridiculous. What else can you expect from an unqualified leader who writes a thesis about her own contempt for Big Tech.

They should unfortunately just scrap this at this point.

Ghostwire Tokyo as well. Another quiet passive aggressive scumbag Sony move.

@jordan1992 And also, we will see if they have done nothing with Starfield. Being an exclusive will make it easier to work with one platform as Todd Howard already said. Are you on the right sight or just here to flame?

@jordan1992 You do realize the relationship Microsoft has had with Bethesda over the years, right? Bethesda only worked on PC games and then had several exclusives with earlier Xbox generations. Microsoft pumped money behind Bethesda as Sony did with many of the studios they acquired over the years. Your point has no merit about Bethesda. In regards to Activision, Microsoft really wants King for mobile, so again your point has no merit. Why is there this notion out there that only Sony buys developers they cultivated and groomed and brought along? That is such a crock.

This is what happens when you nominate an unqualified, biased progressive to the FTC. The head of the FTC was just a professor before becoming nominated and always had it out for big tech as evidenced by her thesis. I am actually surprised she was confirmed by the Senate. Her agenda is not to look at real monopolies that harm consumers but to make a wave/statement in challenging vertical mergers and tech companies in general. In fact what she is doing is anti-consumer. Her far, far left views of the world have blinded her ability to offer a rational judgement. She has no knowledge of the gaming world or the real world for that matter. There can be no fairness when politically motivated. Think about this for a second. MS has agreed to let the studios unionize (along with Zenimax), they are removing the head of Activision that has created the ultimate toxic culture and have agreed to keep COD on all platforms with ridiculous 10 year deals. And this is a vertical merger! It is her way (meaning I hate big tech) or we sue you. I think MS has a strong case. The question is do they want this to drag on for a few more years.

@Would_you_kindly Oh boy. So much nonsense. Such a philistine. And yes, you need grammar and punctuation lessons.

@Would_you_kindly You absolutely have a narrative and agenda based on your comment history. People can see through all of your passive aggressive comments. By the way, learn to use punctuation. Did you not learn that growing up?

@Realist Huh? The quests were the most obscure I have ever played. Most of them you couldn't even find without a guide.

Such a great game. It has become my all time favorite. I know they released the new update but I was hoping for a new DLC reveal.

@bpomber You are right about that. They did win several awards.

This show is so biased though. We should just call it the PlayStation game awards. It was basically a free sales presentation from Sony. All the cheers after every PS5 game. Ironically in the Microsoft theater! Was Nintendo even present?Stray is nominated over Pentiment or Grounded? Stray was unplayable, at least to me. GOW has been out for a month and won that many awards? At least no one could take away how good Elden Ring was and deservedly won GOTY.

Kind of embarrassing for Microsoft. Not one premier? Really? Maybe FTC PlayStation Progressive Kahn told them they weren’t allowed to show anything as part of the back room deal to get the Activision merger approved. All kidding aside, this was really embarrassing for XBOX. And no Elden Ring DLC!!! Crap!!

This is what happens when you have a ultra progressive with an agenda running the show at the FTC. I am still in shock that she was appointed and confirmed.

@bpomber You comment is so off base and ridiculous. There is a difference between bias and realism.

@Would_you_kindly considering I own both consoles, a switch and a gaming PC that is not the case. There is no echo chamber, only in your naive and obtuse mind. Your perspective is self serving. Let’s run along now.

@Would_you_kindly Read your own comments and come back to me. Every comment you make is snide, curt and brings nothing to the discussion. Everything has a negative connotation with the obligatory LOL at the end.

@Would_you_kindly Dude, I have never heard someone spout such garbage. You and your constant passive aggressive comments are quite annoying and take away from every conversation on this board. Are you sure you are on the right board?

Good lord. If this deal does not go through it is time for scorched earth. I cannot believe the craziness and one sidedness with this deal. Are European regulators that obtuse. What does Sony have over them. How many are being paid off?

Ghostwire Tokio as well!

@Neverwild Yeah ok.

I have an X for the LG OLED TV in the family room and an S for my TV in the study. It is a great little machine for a great price that can take advantage of what game pass has to offer. When the family is watching TV on our main TV or the kids are playing the switch I can just play it in the other room. I also sneak and may play an hour here or there during work hours. Got to get that one hour of quiet quitting a day!

Looking forward to this.