850 - 04/30/23 Bobby Blackwolf Show - UK Blocks Microsoft/Activision Merger - What's Next?
- I start off by showing off an old Heathkit catalog from 1978, and the way that we used to build electronics like you build Ikea furniture today.
- The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has blocked the Microsoft and Activision merger on the grounds that it could create a monopoly in the cloud gaming space - and even made the decision assuming that Google Stadia failed because it didn't have Call of Duty on it.
- We also discuss what the next steps could be, because not all is lost yet, but it is a large hurdle that was somewhat unexpected.
- Then we talk to Rob about why we actually do want Microsoft to buy Activision.
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Phil Spencer exclusive Red Fall interview with Kinda Funny Games
-response to redfall low review scores
-state in console wars
-making good games don't sell consoles
https://youtu.be/yKwfEQ1eEyM