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[Cyberpunkd]

Why do MS keep talking internally of acquiring these Japanese companies when according to GAF, it's an impossibility?

Because for that to happen Nintendo would have to agree. You can be sure if there was anything like that happening the whole Japanese industry would come together to block it.

 

[GHG]

Personally I hope they move to severe ties with MS after this but they probably won’t as MS seem to understand that a buy out has to be consensual.

I have to say I want whatever Phil is smoking if he thinks that would be a good move for Nintendo, it’d be the death of Nintendo.

At this stage it's about influence, not a direct buy out. If you look at valueact's history they have a knack of wholesale buying up shares in businesses and then strategically putting people in place at those businesses which enables the company whom they are working on behalf of (as a proxy) to benefit in some way (look up the situation at Olympus which led to them selling off their imaging business, search "valueact new York times", also look up the amount of influence they managed to have at Adobe, and even Microsoft, which coincidentally was one of their first big "wins" as an activist investing business).




So step one would be inserting people (or even themselves) into the Nintendo BOD and then using those people to influence from within. The biggest issue in this situation is the fact that it's come to light via Spencer's email that Mason Morfit is not working alone (in that he's not acting solely on the best interests of ValueAct), Spencer is using him as a Proxy to gain influence over the Nintendo board with the end goal of softening them up to the ideal of a deep partnership/collaboration with Microsoft (or even a buyout).

My feeling is that the wheels are already in motion, especially considering how quick Nintendo were to sign that Activision deal.

Alarm bells should be ringing at Nintendo HQ, the imposters are likely already in place.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

Phil is the embodiment of poor leadership.

It's good to see that mask of 'good guy game philis finally dropped.

Don't worry, he will give a good interview to gaming media and all will be fine again.

 

[Black_Stride]

Hol'up.

Microsoft BoD has been all up in Nintendos DMs and then MS and Ninty are collaborating more suddenly.

 

[Heisenberg007]

Would be cool to have a handheld with all Nintendo and Xbox games.

Get a Steam Deck, ROG Ally, or Legion Go then.

 

[Varteras]

 

[bender]

I can't wait for In Cold Blood 's analysis of this leak.

 

[Mr.NiceGuy]

The cancer of gaming.

 

[Variahunter]

Phil, you are an immense pile of shit.

 

[Whitecrow]

Starve Sony one company at a time.
Go on Phil, nobody notices.

 

[Yoboman]

And this topic was locked earlier, why?

 

[Withnail]

“a career moment” indeed.

All that BS he comes out with about the fans and we finally see what really motivates Phil, securing his own legacy. What a fucking fraud.

 

[SJRB]

Microsoft has no taste.

 

[Variahunter]

“a career moment” indeed.

All that BS he comes out with about the fans and we finally see what really motivates Phil, securing his own legacy. What a fucking fraud.

« Finally » ?
He’s been fishy since the very first day. The whole gamer thing was just a marketing tool and it worked for millions of idiot fans.

 

[GigaBowser]

 

[Drew1440]

This could actually be a good thing and would make Nintendo titles prevalent on home consoles again. I hope this goes through.

 

[Solidsnake_1]

"When everyone is acquired, we all win a career moment."

- Phil Spencer
"GAMER"

saw it at Reeeee

 

[bender]

This could actually be a good thing and would make Nintendo titles prevalent on home consoles again. I hope this goes through.

 

[damidu]

This could actually be a good thing and would make Nintendo titles prevalent on home consoles again. I hope this goes through.

hi phil! im a fan

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

According to the email, Microsoft have been eyeing up Nintendo and Valve?

Valve is a private company and gabe newell owns more than 50% of it and I doubt he cares about more money at this point since steam is just generating passive income for the company.

 

[0neAnd0nly]

Yes, FANTASTIC move!

Less competition = ALWAYS better for consumers!

On top of that, the clear success Microsoft has had by buying up the industry, their studios have flourished after the acquisitions to having games dropping mid-80s on metacritic they spend millions marketing for!

A truly sensible and desirable move for the industry! Even more-so when you factor in XBOX long and strong relationship with Nintendo’s founding country of *checks notes* Japan!

 

[Thirty7ven]

Pathetic cunts who are bringing zero to the industry.

BUT CHINA

 

[Setsuna Mudou]

I'm not a Nintendo guy in any way and this shit made me throw up in my mouth...
These guys are a disease in the gaming industry.

 

[Zuzu]

 

[Topher]

"But our BoD has seen the full writeup on Nintendo (and Valve) and they are fully supportive on either if opportunity arises as am I."

 

[Team Andromeda]

Don't worry Nintendo fans the lovely Saudi Arabia will beat Microsoft to it. A country that truly believes in competition and humanity

Screw Nintendo Phil, just buy SEGA a far better company anyway

 

[GHG]

Pathetic cunts who are bringing zero to the industry.

BUT CHINA

"but Saudi" will be a thing as well, just wait and watch.

Edit: ahahahahahaa like clockwork.

 

[Team Andromeda]

Why do MS keep talking internally of acquiring these Japanese companies when according to GAF, it's an impossibility?

Because its bullcrap like those who say XBox is pulling out of the gaming industry.

 

[zapper]

Morfit bought a lot of Nintendo shares and was on the MS board of directors...
didn't Morfit's investments lead Nintendo to the deal for Activision with MS? (maybe it's too much)

 

[Knightime_X]

I mean look at Mk1 on switch, and Mk1 on SX.
Nintendo games on Xb hardware would be amazing!

 

[Nankatsu]

Buying Nintendo? Is this guy for real?

Microsoft's recent buying out rampage is the worst thing to happen to this industry recently. And it's far from over...

 

[BoxFresh123]

"getting Nintendo would be a career moment for me" "

 

[harry mason 1989]

Fuck this piece of trash company
I really hope the cma will block the activision deal and any other future acquisitions by this garbage company

 

[jm89]

Remember that story nintendo laughing at MS at an acquisition proposal 2 decades ago.

This time they will have a clown suit ready for MS.

 

[kebaldo]

Probably the worst thing that can happen in gaming.
Let's put it this way: we all appreciate Phil even the Sony fans appreciate him in a way because he actually looks like someone who creates stuff because he loves gaming and this type of people is welcome in this industry BUT people come and go and Microsoft remains and thats the problem. Nintendo under Sony or (especially) Microsoft will be destined to mediocrity.

 

[Flutta]

What an arrogant prick.

 

[Bitmap Frogs]

I despise Microsoft.

 

[mansoor1980]

phil is trying to unify gaming under one brand

no more console wars

 

[zapper]

Remember that story nintendo laughing at MS at an acquisition proposal 2 decades ago.

This time they will have a clown suit ready for MS.

I honestly wouldn't bet on it, I see a very weak Nintendo on the communication side and we need to understand if a Switch 2 will be as successful as the first.

Honestly, to me Nintendo almost seems like an MS branch for a few years, since Reggie left.

 

[harry mason 1989]

phil is trying to unify gaming under one brand

no more console wars

he have the most punchable face
F.............. him

 

[UnNamed]

Microsoft already tried to but Nintendo before Xbox and it didn't go well

Microsoft reveals letter from that time it failed to buy Nintendo

Back in 1999, before the original Xbox, Microsoft tried to buy Nintendo. It didn't go so well.Now, more than two decade…

www.eurogamer.net

 

[Topher]

phil is trying to unify gaming under one brand

no more console wars

When everybody* plays**, we*** all win

* within the Xbox ecosystem
** Games available on Xbox
*** Xbox gamers

 

[ShadowkillXNA]

This could actually be a good thing and would make Nintendo titles prevalent on home consoles again. I hope this goes through.

 

[ChuckeRearmed]

Why do MS keep talking internally of acquiring these Japanese companies when according to GAF, it's an impossibility?

Well according to online discourse JRPGs are system sellers so...

 

[GHG]

Let's put it this way: we all appreciate Phil even the Sony fans appreciate him in a way because he actually looks like someone who creates stuff because he loves gaming and this type of people is welcome in this industry

If that's your takeaway having read these emails then you might want to read again.

 

[Fabieter]

The unwillingness to do something bythemselves is staggering and I think it won't reduce competition because papa phill says so. Everyone should wake up on this man after such a dumb statement.

 

[bender]

Don't worry Nintendo fans the lovely Saudi Arabia will beat Microsoft to it. A country that truly believes in competition and humanity

Screw Nintendo Phil, just buy SEGA a far better company anyway

 

[Spitfire098]

Let's put it this way: we all appreciate Phil even the Sony fans appreciate him in a way because he actually looks like someone who creates stuff because he loves gaming and this type of people is welcome in this industry BUT people come and go and Microsoft remains and thats the problem. Nintendo under Sony or (especially) Microsoft will be destined to mediocrity.

Create what, halo infinite? Another controller? Forza

 

[KaiserBecks]

I remember rumors of MS buying Nintendo back in the GameCube/Xbox days. MS ended up buying Rare. They had their best chance of buying out Nintendo back then. The company is a whole different animal today financially.

 

[Tommi84]

Evil Microsoft is back. But they cried so much that they are third place.