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Rumor Has it: Microsoft may takeover EA

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 01/30/2018 09:57 AM | source: | 106 comment(s)
Rumor Has it: Microsoft may takeover EA

A rumor on the web indicates that Microsoft might consider acquiring game publisher EA. Currently, this is unsubstantiated as there are no details available, but Microsoft is looking to do something with all that cashflow of theirs, including seeking exclusive games for the Xbox One. 

The rumor originates from Polygon, who mentions the acquisition plans in an article covering the lack of exclusive games for the Xbox One. The site makes the claim based on a single source, which Polygon calls 'reliable' and 'close to Microsoft'. Microsoft would also consider Valve and PUBG. Microsoft has 130 billion dollars at hand to spend in available cash flow, the market value of EA is 35 billion dollars.

Some of the names being thrown around as possible acquisitions by Microsoft are, frankly, astounding, even unthinkable. But the fact that they are doing the rounds is instructive. The most recent one we heard (from a reliable source close to Microsoft) was, in fact, Electronic Arts. We also heard a whisper about Valve and about Korean outfit PUBG Corp., which Microsoft last year signed to a timed exclusive for its hit survival shooter, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds.

 

 

SuperDataResearch analyst Joost Van Dreunen further told Polygon that he expects more news about an acquisition soon. "Because of where we are in the lifecycle of all these things, I’m expecting to hear Microsoft announce something very, very shortly".

Personally I don’t think Microsoft is going to acquire Electronic Arts, but this rumor is certainly attracting a lot of chatter today. 



Rumor Has it: Microsoft may takeover EA




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cryohellinc
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#5515357 Posted on: 01/30/2018 09:34 AM
EA has butchered every franchise I personally loved, so for me, it can't get any worse. I hope they Buy them and stop EA's disgusting practices.

lucidus
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#5515362 Posted on: 01/30/2018 09:38 AM
I would laugh so hard if that happens. UWP origin, more reason to ignore it :D

Btw @Hilbert Hagedoorn it's may, not make :D

fantaskarsef
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#5515364 Posted on: 01/30/2018 09:43 AM
This opens up so much space for new business ideas!

You want working windows updates? Buy a lootbox and see if you pick the Working Upgrade! (epic rarity).
You want an additional feature that once existed in windows but was killed by m$? Buy a lootbox and see if you can get it back! (legendary rarity)
You want to have a windows that is truely aimed at the PC and not half heartedly trying to construct an one-for-all OS that helps nobody?

BUY THE FUCKING LOOTBOX!

Lootboxes sold seperately. No guarantee for any win. No refunds applicable. Keep away from children.

Neo Cyrus
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#5515367 Posted on: 01/30/2018 09:51 AM
This would actually make the company less scummy if they no longer have to appease the same stock holders. That and EA can't go any lower while actually making profit.

lucidus
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#5515369 Posted on: 01/30/2018 09:54 AM
This opens up so much space for new business ideas!

You want working windows updates? Buy a lootbox and see if you pick the Working Upgrade! (epic rarity).
You want an additional feature that once existed in windows but was killed by m$? Buy a lootbox and see if you can get it back! (legendary rarity)
You want to have a windows that is truely aimed at the PC and not half heartedly trying to construct an one-for-all OS that helps nobody?

BUY THE FUCKING LOOTBOX!

Lootboxes sold seperately. No guarantee for any win. No refunds applicable. Keep away from children.

Origin auto downloaded on all new win10 installs ... even enterprise ... hahaha :D

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