Few things I’m noticing around here that seem odd:
A. Why is everyone concerned about how MICROSOFT will recoup their money? Or how much they paid? Like, they’re Microsoft, one of the most successful companies of all time - you’re you. Who cares? Why does everyone think they know how this works. Sony is legit nothing compared to Microsoft financially.
B. People concerned about activision/blizzard being on a downswing or whatever - I mean… come on now. Even on a downswing they are still easily one of the most profitable publishers.
C. I don’t like what Microsoft did. But I guess this is the way all industries are moving. Not that they were fair to begin with - but clearly Microsoft is investing in gaming now with a mind to the future. Reminds me of Facebook with oculus and now pushing this meta thing. The truth of it is, they are just not comparable corporations. If Microsoft really wants to they can buy out Sony entirely. Not that they would, but they could.