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[–] wcSyndrome@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I very much agree competition is good but this should be brought about by Microsoft producing competitive games/services rather than purchasing more of the industry. For the record, I don't like the idea of Sony or another large corporation buying other studios or publishers either

[–] Tempotown@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Even Microsoft agrees they’d prefer to do it by producing competitive games, which isn’t in question here though. The dispute is whether this gives Microsoft an anti-competitive monopoly.

Even though mergers of this size aren’t good for gamers, it doesn’t even put Microsoft anywhere near equal footing with Sony, never mind giving Microsoft a monopoly.

[–] Whirlybird@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago

but this should be brought about by Microsoft producing competitive games/services rather than purchasing more of the industry.

Why, because you say so?