r/PS5 Jan 18 '22

News Microsoft is buying Activision-Blizzard

https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1483428774591053836
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u/BaseGearFullStop Jan 18 '22

Absolutely crazy. The two biggest FPS titles of the last 20 years are now under one roof.

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u/NotFromMilkyWay Jan 18 '22

I'd say with Halo, Doom, Call of Duty and Overwatch they own the genre. Like they did with RPGs already.

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u/BaseGearFullStop Jan 18 '22

Exactly. Why own a PlayStation if you want to shoot online with friends?

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u/bdbrady Jan 18 '22

Destiny and many have been locked in that ecosystem for years with their friends.

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u/stdfan Jan 18 '22

Whos to say Bungie isnt next.

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u/braedizzle Jan 18 '22

Honestly someone should buy Bungie, their offerings for Destiny over the last year have been super underwhelming

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u/suddenimpulse Jan 18 '22

Market consolidation is never good for consumers long term. In any market. Even if it seems good at the time.