Good. Microsoft is way too big of a player already in the gaming world, let alone tech in general. Remember when they were in court because they simply included their browser in Windows? No way they should be this big already
this post was submitted on 13 Jun 2023
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Windows and IE was an issue was an issue because of monopoly concerns when it came to the PC OS market and browsers.
Are you concerned that Microsoft will have a monopoly in the console gaming market if the Activision deal goes though?
We're not at monopoly, but we're definitely nearing an oligopoly. Few companies control most of the gaming market. There are indie devs sure, but for AAA titles it's just a handful of companies, and now they're trying to merge into even larger more in control companies
Sure, but consider the specific situation we have in gaming where Microsoft is sitting in a distant third to Sony and Nintendo. Aren't any limitations placed on how Microsoft can grow in the gaming market just making it easier for the bigger players to cement their positions in the lead?
This is honestly a good thing. Both companies are already giants in the gaming world, and this merger would stifle innovation.
Yeah, you're probably right, but as a game pass subscriber I can't say I'm not a little disappointed.