Microsoft explored buying Sega, Bungie, Niantic, and IO Interactive, wanted to "spend Sony out of business" | Zynga and Supergiant Games were also targets
A 2020 email from Xbox chief Phil Spencer to both Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Microsoft CFO Amy Hood requested approval to approach Sega Sammy about a…
Not that it's a fair comparison because both companies are much more than their gaming divisions, but... Sony's market cap is around $114 billion. Microsoft's is $2.49 trillion.
If MS really decided they wanted full control of the console gaming space, they absolutely have the means to spend Sony into oblivion.
All that said, you'd like to think that government regulators would step in and stop the acquisition train in its tracks if they did try to buy everything up like that.
Where are Digital Research, Word Perfect and Lotus 123 today?
They were all killed by illegal means by Microsoft, and I can say and write that without risking lawsuit of slander or libel, because it's proven true.
Microsoft will use illegal means if necessary, and take the court battle if necessary, and drain their competitors until they die.
Law enforcement against monopolies has become a joke. Last attempt to actually uphold it was during the Clinton administration. Now more than ever money comes first, and consumers second.
Niantic
I fucking wish, those fuckers are running PoGo to the ground.
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