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Re: Microsoft Dealt Major Blow as UK Blocks Activision Buyout

Weebleman

@Th3solution i posted this elsewhere but will just copy it here. All credit @themightyant for the logic in it

Microsoft argued that sony own 60 to 70 percent of the console market so wouldnt be affected. In essence saying MS would not be disspraportinate in that market and are unlikely to impact it with this deal. The CMA agreed.

The catch being MS own 60-70% of the cloud gaming market. So by their own logic, it wouldnt be beneficial to upcoming companies to allow them to further that share.

Cloud streaming is still in a fledgling stage. By allowing MS to own such a large amount of massive IP's it effectively hindered any smaller companies even having a chance. While MS offered 10 years parity, its likely that cloud gaming will take a little longer to fully be in a position it needs to be 'the norm'. At that point MS already own all the cards.

Like you say, games will be made available to all. But only guaranteed for 10 years and after that they will only be available to all through Microsoft. Thats the sticking point.

Re: It's Never Been Cheaper to Seriously Expand Your PS5's Storage Space

Weebleman

@Rob_230 i was always dubious if id need one or if it was worth the faff installing it. Picked up a WD black 1tb one last year and, honestly, with me and my kids using the PS5 its been one of the best purchases ive made. It was ridiculously straightforward to put in and so easy to manage in the storage settings. Combined with a usb drive for ps4 games, i would highly recommend it.

Re: God of War TV Series Will Stay 'True to the Source Material'

Weebleman

I get why they are opting for 2018 kratos but for me it should start at the beginning. The whole reason kratos struggles with his son is due to the events of those games and they explain why he is that way. More importantly they explain why somoeone comes knocking in the 2018 one.

I love the new games but i do miss the bombastic, zero sh*ts given approach of the old kratos just murdering gods, monsters and all in between.

And for me its mamoa or, and this is a wild card option, triple H for the role.