Hmm they're very close with Xbox features dealing with sharing replays. They could make a simple app platform on it and call it myBox. Let their fans figure something out while exerting some sense of control.
They shut down their Twitch clone last year. Dudes like Shroud got a huge paycheck to stream on Mixer and then went right back to Twitch. https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/22/tech/microsoft-mixer-shutting-down/index.html
Mixer..pfft lets cook up sum beets!! Should've called it BoxFans. I still think they should open up the xbox extention platform like wechat or tiktoc. They tried to buy out tiktoc, but there are many things a home computer can do even while you're playing. MS don't need to figure it out, they just provide the tools for random kids w/ infinite time to doodle around.
Yay, more acquisitions! https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2022-01-31-sony-buying-bungie-for-usd3-6-billion
https://9to5mac.com/2022/05/23/apple-ea-in-talks/ Video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) is actively seeking a potential buyer or merger. Apple has reportedly been in talks with the company about buying EA out according to Puck. Disney and Amazon have also been in talks about purchasing the video game company. The Redwood City-based firm has published hits like Apex Legends, Madden, and The Sims franchise. The idea for a buyout or merger came after Microsoft purchased Activision Blizzard for $68 billion earlier this year. Shortly after, Sony purchased Bungie, the studio behind Destiny for $3.6 billion. According to Puck, EA ideally would like a merger so Andrew Wilson can remain CEO of the combined company. EA’s roots actually go back to Apple. Back in 1982, Apple’s then Director of Strategy and Marketing, Trip Hawkins, left the company to start EA. A buyout wouldn’t be Apple’s first venture into gaming, however. The Cupertino company unveiled its gaming service Apple Arcade back in 2019. Through Apple Arcade, users can play ad-free games on their iOS, macOS, and tvOS devices. EA spokesperson John Reseburg said the company would not comment on any “rumors and speculation relating to M&A.” Reseburg added, “We are proud to be operating from a position of strength and growth, with a portfolio of amazing games, built around powerful IP, made by incredibly talented teams, and a network of more than half a billion players. We see a very bright future ahead.” Apple has not commented on a potential deal with Electronic Arts.
