Post AV2k0IXlTyF6Zjoe24 by GlowingLantern@mastodon.online
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 (DIR) Post #AV2iJ84wPn7HiGBYu0 by boilingsteam@mastodon.cloud
       2023-04-26T11:43:41Z
       
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       UK blocks Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal: https://www.eurogamer.net/uk-blocks-microsoft-activision-blizzard-deal #gaming #market #merger #microsoft #activision #deal #uk #block
       
 (DIR) Post #AV2k0IXlTyF6Zjoe24 by GlowingLantern@mastodon.online
       2023-04-26T12:02:45Z
       
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       @boilingsteam I guess the decision was largely made due to Microsoft’s rich history in anti-competitive behaviour. In the gaming space Minecraft comes to mind, which is only available on their store, with a Microsoft account. The Bedrock version is also Windows-only, even though it was ported to all mobile and console platforms and the server software works on Linux. So if you’re using Mac or Linux (direct competitors) you relegated to Java only, even online.
       
 (DIR) Post #AV2lQMWpOBjIPxMzbs by boilingsteam@mastodon.cloud
       2023-04-26T12:18:37Z
       
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       @GlowingLantern yeah and ignorant folks in the Linux community continue to parrot the bullshit that "Microsoft Loves Linux" despite all evidence of anti competitive behavior