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What Microsoft and Nintendo has done for the consumers and the industry during this pandemic?
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BouncyFrag
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DeepEnigma
Gold Member
This thread man 
kiphalfton
Member
You do know Sony donated $10 million, right?
Tripolygon
Banned
$120 million.
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
Sounds like MS is doing more than Nintendo and Sony combined.
But nice try at a console warring thread.
blogs.microsoft.com
But nice try at a console warring thread.
More tech and cloud support for nonprofits on the frontline of COVID-19 - Microsoft On the Issues
The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on community heroes who have gone beyond the call of duty to sacrifice their own well-being for all of us. Today, we’re building on our long-standing support to the nonprofit sector by committing $35 million to double our Microsoft Azure credits...
blogs.microsoft.com
Tripolygon
Banned
Everybody is doing what they can to support. Well some companies are doing the least they can, i'm looking at you Comcast.
oldergamer
Member
Man, you couldnt be more wrong? MS was one of the first gaming companies to give away free versions of minecraft to school kids in addition to helping provide processing power to covid research.
Did you even look this up before posting, or just decided sony did more based on what, a feeling?
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off duty ninja
Member
Indefinitely delaying TLOU 2 more than cancels out any good will Sony deserves for giving away old games.
If Sony really cares about gamers more than profits they must release TLOU 2 NOW!!
/s
kinda
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
OP saw news of Sony contributing to corona since it has news on games as there's support for indie game devs.
So he assumed no other companies in the world are doing anything since they didn't hit game site feeds.
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phil_t98
#SonyToo
you mean like Sony keeping their agreement so not everybody could play modern warfare 2, yeah for the players lol
phil_t98
#SonyToo
completely agree, if anybody was to do something for a good cause to be helpful why announce it to the press before? just do it and keep quiet about it
CatLady
Selfishly plays on Xbox Purr-ies X
Sounds like MS is doing more than Nintendo and Sony combined.
But nice try at a console warring thread.
More tech and cloud support for nonprofits on the frontline of COVID-19 - Microsoft On the Issues
The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on community heroes who have gone beyond the call of duty to sacrifice their own well-being for all of us. Today, we’re building on our long-standing support to the nonprofit sector by committing $35 million to double our Microsoft Azure credits...
Holy shit. Read through you first link and it looks like Microsoft is doing more than EVERYONE combined.
Yeah, this thread is a huge backfire.
Kagey K
Banned
Doesn’t count because they didn’t give everybody 2 free games.
Pallas
Member
Glad to see the contributions from all three companies, no matter how big or small, they are all winners tbh ... but what the hell OP?
This thread is just a pile of garbage and I don’t say that lightly. I like to give the benefit of doubt but the wording you use and your blatant ignorance just makes me believe you were either trolling or a misinformed fanboy.
This thread is just a pile of garbage and I don’t say that lightly. I like to give the benefit of doubt but the wording you use and your blatant ignorance just makes me believe you were either trolling or a misinformed fanboy.
ZywyPL
Banned
I think they are connected - this one is just a temporary distraction, a precisely coordinated one, via secret PS5 Discord channel to spread FUD around MS and spread SSD propaganda.
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martino
Member
i have not forgotten last time wealth people/corporation tried to push philanthropy crap in France (after notre drame, one year ago)
The government promises exceptional tax exemption (was up to 80 or 90% if i remember well) but it didn't pass.
Most of thoses donations then stayed promises.
But we still had lot of media covering to push the mentality and praise the samaritan (and none when they didn't deliver).
Also people need to watch existing findings of investigation of what there is behind "philantrophy" of wealthier people and corporation, they too often found things not that great.
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Vawn
Banned
I understand why some are upset. Sony absolutely should be commended for the great contributions they made for people during COVID19.
However, no one should demand Microsoft match them. Microsoft does what they do to make as much money as possible and there's nothing wrong with that. Companies exist to make money.
Sure, it's great there are companies like Sony that have a humanitarian policy to go above and beyond, but that's not a requirement.
So, basically, praise Sony here, but leave Microsoft and Nintendo out of the conversation. You can say nice things about someone without simultaneously insulting someone else.
However, no one should demand Microsoft match them. Microsoft does what they do to make as much money as possible and there's nothing wrong with that. Companies exist to make money.
Sure, it's great there are companies like Sony that have a humanitarian policy to go above and beyond, but that's not a requirement.
So, basically, praise Sony here, but leave Microsoft and Nintendo out of the conversation. You can say nice things about someone without simultaneously insulting someone else.
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
Nice anti-MS slant post as usual.
Jerm411
Member
Have you.......read the thread?
toxiichollow
Member
Kagey K
Banned
“I understand why some are upset. MIcrosoft absolutely should be commended for the great contributions they made for people during COVID19.
However, no one should demand Sony match them. Sony does what they do to make as much money as possible and there's nothing wrong with that. Companies exist to make money.
Sure, it's great there are companies like MIcrosoft that have a humanitarian policy to go above and beyond, but that's not a requirement.
So, basically, praise Microsoft here, but leave Sony and Nintendo out of the conversation. You can say nice things about someone without simultaneously insulting someone else.”
Fixed to match the reality of the situation.
However, no one should demand Sony match them. Sony does what they do to make as much money as possible and there's nothing wrong with that. Companies exist to make money.
Sure, it's great there are companies like MIcrosoft that have a humanitarian policy to go above and beyond, but that's not a requirement.
So, basically, praise Microsoft here, but leave Sony and Nintendo out of the conversation. You can say nice things about someone without simultaneously insulting someone else.”
Fixed to match the reality of the situation.
Journey
Banned
Here are some of the things Microsoft have been doing:
Free Minecraft Educational Content
Coronavirus home lesson plans, coming for free in 'Minecraft'
'Minecraft,' played on iPads, video game consoles and computers, is getting free educational content for kids stuck at home during the coronavirus.www.usatoday.com
Microsoft Teams supporting social distancing
How Microsoft (MSFT) Is Supporting Our Remote Lives During Coronavirus
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of millions of people worldwide and changed the way we go about doing routine things. In such times, people around the globe are relying on technology to stay connected, seek assistance, study, manage work, and play, all remotely.www.nasdaq.com
Microsoft announced that they will keep paying the hourly workers who support their campus.
Amazon and Microsoft have each pledged $2.5 million, with the possibility of more, to help out those afflicted by the disease in Seattle.
50 Ways Companies Are Giving Back During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Mr. Rogers once said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mom would say to me ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” And that can be no truer than now.www.forbes.com
Microsoft donates $56,000 to Columbia Basin Foundation COVID-19 response fund
Microsoft donates $56,000 to Columbia Basin Foundation COVID-19 response fund
EPHRATA - Microsoft can now be credited for lending a helping hand to those affected COVID-19. Earlier this week, Microsoft delivered a check for $56,000 to the office of Columbiawww.ifiberone.com
Mixer Gifts All Partnered Streamers $100 To Help During Covid-19 Pandemic
Mixer Gifts All Partnered Streamers $100 To Help During Covid-19 Pandemic
Even for streamers who can comfortably do their jobs from inside their homes, seemingly indefinitely, it’s impossible to ignore covid-19. Before it’s all said and done, everybody will be impacted. To help streamers make ends meet, Microsoft-owned Mixer has given all its partners $100.kotaku.com
COVID-19: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's wife donates Rs 2 crore ($261K US) to Telangana
COVID-19: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's wife donates Rs 2 crore to Telangana
Anupama Venugopal Nadella, wife of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadealla, has donated Rs 2 crore to the Chief Minister Welfare Fund to be used to help the poor during the lockdown period. Telangana is currently under lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus.www.indiatvnews.com
HOLY THREAD BACKFIRE BATMAN!!
Vawn
Banned
Yes, I've seen the outrage caused by someone saying nice things about Sony and/or PlayStation. Pretty business as usual from a select few members.
off duty ninja
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TBiddy
Member
It keeps delivering. It's amazing.
UltimaKilo
Gold Member
Clearly OP is very young kid and just doesn’t understand the real world. There also might be some things lost in translation. I wouldn’t be so harsh on 13 year olds, I probably thought of a lot of dumb shit myself.
OutrageousFacts
Banned
Sony is the only publisher that delayed big games out of greed (profit maximization).
Meanwhile Nintendo released the greatest anti-corona stress game. Microsoft adding GamePass games nonstop. And 3rd-parties releasing RE3 Remake, FF7 Remake and discounting lots of stuff.
Meanwhile Nintendo released the greatest anti-corona stress game. Microsoft adding GamePass games nonstop. And 3rd-parties releasing RE3 Remake, FF7 Remake and discounting lots of stuff.
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
But think of the trillions of sales Sony is losing by giving away hard hitting expensive games like Nathan Drake Collection and Journey.
what a shitty, entitled hot take.
As already detailed above, MS has done a lot. And here locally, in the Seattle area and WA state, they have done a SHIT TON more to help with the actual pandemic that took hold in Washington before anywhere else. Helping real people that have real needs.
but "muh games" is where you go....
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nikolino840
Member
Phil Spencer have said that Is good that people pass the quarantine with videogames and started the shitstorm here on gaf
Bryank75
Banned
Sony gave 100 million to the Covid relief fund. Were the first company to do so...HOLY THREAD BACKFIRE BATMAN!!
Sony Establishes $100 Million COVID-19 Global Relief Fund
Tokyo, Japan - Sony Corporation today announced the establishment of the “Sony Global Relief Fund for COVID-19,” a 100 million US dollar fund to support those around the world affected by the COVID-19 virus.
Sony provides the first major corporate contribution to UNHCR's COVID-19 appeal | UNHCR Ireland
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes Sony Corporation’s announcement of establishing "Sony Global Relief Fund for COVID-19", through which a US$3 million contribution will be made to help protect refugees from the threat of this pandemic. This is the first major private sector contribution to...
www.unhcr.org
Then they gave 10 million to indie developers...
Sony announces $10M fund to help indie game developers impacted by COVID-19 | TechCrunch
Though more people are stuck at home with their PCs and gaming consoles, times are still tough for small indie game developers that are often dependent on
techcrunch.com
Then they gave the free games and stuff on top of that and have had other raffles and things to win more recent games.
Along with a collaboration with M3 to provide diagnosis equipment etc., online lectures and solutions to lessen the burdon on medical professionals.
Sony Announces Collaboration with M3 on COVID-19 Measures
Tokyo, Japan - Sony Corporation (Sony) and M3 Inc. (M3) today announced the start of a collaboration to bring together the technologies and expertise of the two companies to support individuals engaged in medical efforts to treat the COVID-19 virus, and to assist patients fighting the disease...
www.webwire.com
Also helping with ventilator production..
Sony to Take Part in Ventilator Production in COVID-19 Fight
Tokyo, April 16 (Jiji Press)--Sony Corp. has indicated that the company will undertake the work of asse…
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CatLady
Selfishly plays on Xbox Purr-ies X
Microsoft match them? They have far exceeded them. This is meant to be a joke, right? Or was this the next move in the console war conceived in the Sony Discord.
oldergamer
Member
Sony gave 100 million to the Covid relief fund. Were the first company to do so...
Sony Establishes $100 Million COVID-19 Global Relief Fund
Tokyo, Japan - Sony Corporation today announced the establishment of the “Sony Global Relief Fund for COVID-19,” a 100 million US dollar fund to support those around the world affected by the COVID-19 virus.www.sony.net
Sony provides the first major corporate contribution to UNHCR's COVID-19 appeal | UNHCR Ireland
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes Sony Corporation’s announcement of establishing "Sony Global Relief Fund for COVID-19", through which a US$3 million contribution will be made to help protect refugees from the threat of this pandemic. This is the first major private sector contribution to...
Then they gave 10 million to indie developers...
Sony announces $10M fund to help indie game developers impacted by COVID-19 | TechCrunch
Though more people are stuck at home with their PCs and gaming consoles, times are still tough for small indie game developers that are often dependent on
Then they gave the free games and stuff on top of that and have had other raffles and things to win more recent games.
Along with a collaboration with M3 to provide diagnosis equipment etc., online lectures and solutions to lessen the burdon on medical professionals.
Sony Announces Collaboration with M3 on COVID-19 Measures
Tokyo, Japan - Sony Corporation (Sony) and M3 Inc. (M3) today announced the start of a collaboration to bring together the technologies and expertise of the two companies to support individuals engaged in medical efforts to treat the COVID-19 virus, and to assist patients fighting the disease...www.webwire.com
Also helping with ventilator production..
Sony to Take Part in Ventilator Production in COVID-19 Fight
Tokyo, April 16 (Jiji Press)--Sony Corp. has indicated that the company will undertake the work of asse…www.nippon.com
It's great sony has done their part, but give credit where credit is due. MS started donating things in March. instead of just singling out sony like they are the only ones doing anything, give credit to ALL invovled!
Pallas
Member
Sony gave 100 million to the Covid relief fund. Were the first company to do so...
Sony Establishes $100 Million COVID-19 Global Relief Fund
Tokyo, Japan - Sony Corporation today announced the establishment of the “Sony Global Relief Fund for COVID-19,” a 100 million US dollar fund to support those around the world affected by the COVID-19 virus.
Sony provides the first major corporate contribution to UNHCR's COVID-19 appeal | UNHCR Ireland
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes Sony Corporation’s announcement of establishing "Sony Global Relief Fund for COVID-19", through which a US$3 million contribution will be made to help protect refugees from the threat of this pandemic. This is the first major private sector contribution to...
Then they gave 10 million to indie developers...
Sony announces $10M fund to help indie game developers impacted by COVID-19 | TechCrunch
Though more people are stuck at home with their PCs and gaming consoles, times are still tough for small indie game developers that are often dependent on
Then they gave the free games and stuff on top of that and have had other raffles and things to win more recent games.
Along with a collaboration with M3 to provide diagnosis equipment etc., online lectures and solutions to lessen the burdon on medical professionals.
Sony Announces Collaboration with M3 on COVID-19 Measures
Tokyo, Japan - Sony Corporation (Sony) and M3 Inc. (M3) today announced the start of a collaboration to bring together the technologies and expertise of the two companies to support individuals engaged in medical efforts to treat the COVID-19 virus, and to assist patients fighting the disease...www.webwire.com
Also helping with ventilator production..
Sony to Take Part in Ventilator Production in COVID-19 Fight
Tokyo, April 16 (Jiji Press)--Sony Corp. has indicated that the company will undertake the work of asse…
I’m not sure if you two are intentionally being obtuse or it’s just fanboyism and naturally not reading the entire thread. Everyone’s criticism isn’t what Sony has or hasn’t done, it’s what the OP tried to spin that they were the only one of the big three of the gaming industry to put any effort in helping people affected by COVID-19 which is false.
Bryank75
Banned
MSFT is worth 1.3 trillion.... what they've done seems pretty meager in relation to their capabilities....
Look at all the efforts Sony did but I will also say that Sony is an Asian company and it may be more in their interest to help and have more at stake if China doesn't get back to full strength etc.
Making this into a fight between system warriors was not the best idea.... but anyway, what's done is done.
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BouncyFrag
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Where’s the ‘cringe’ tag when you need it?
Pallas
Member
I don’t care about the company worth, MS has done a lot, Nintendo has contributed as well. It’s dumb to get into a “my prefer company contributed more than yours!” Did you not read the links that was posted?
Bryank75
Banned
Yeah it's all kinda framed in a silly way. I guess if we just take it away from the console wars for a minute... considering MSFT is worth 1.3 trillion, I would have thought they'd do a bit more. At the same time I don't know if it would have made much of a difference.
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