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acprocode t1_j1k97mk wrote

Reply to comment by LazyAnonBoner in Why Call of Duty game matters to the FTC in Microsoft-Activision deal by Sorin61

I dont disagree, but i still fail to see how microsoft buying out this company makes this any better. You are acting like microsoft wouldn't do the same.

On Xbox some MW games were exclusive as well. So I dont really see this point as sticking to begin with.

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Hayden2332 t1_j1kexef wrote

At least with MS, they’ll support Xbox and PC and not just xbox

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acprocode t1_j1ky3kg wrote

Yea if your idea of support is just getting me to pay extra for exclusive content to gamepass thats not really support. I own both a PC and PS5, but I just dont see how this merger actually benefits me as a consumer.

I honestly don't see gamepass as the future as I know well from experience that all subscription services always turn to shit due to licensing, pricing hikes, and diminishing returns over time as the service continues to acquire new content.

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Khalmoon t1_j1lq6s9 wrote

Idk who down voted you but this is my main concern, it’s so suspicious when game pass so bloated. It gives you ea play, riot games champions and agents in valorant, tons of games and all Microsoft’s exclusives. That price is definitely going up especially with starfield now being $70

As well as Diablo (I think it will also be on gamepass) Microsoft is going to use this acquisition to entice gamers to keep game pass forever effectively making the preferred model subscribe to play.

It’s no wonder they keep giving the membership away for a dollar, they want you to feel like game pass is a requirement. I know PlayStations equivalent isn’t much better but the model is simpler. Just buy the games you want to play.

Game pass is great but in the two months I’ve had it 3 games I was in the middle of playing got removed. So I’m not really having a great outlook on Microsoft.

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Calm-Zombie2678 t1_j1lro9j wrote

>I honestly don't see gamepass as the future as I know well from experience that all subscription services always turn to shit

I really fear this future, and it's inevitable too. Currently priced for growth but give it a few years once growth in customers slows but the growth in profits is still demanded like with all the streaming services atm

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Requiredmetrics t1_j1lv0b9 wrote

The US does not have the internet infrastructure to support the kinda of speeds needed to have this sort of subscription service gobble up the majority of the market share.

It isn’t unheard of for rural communities to have 3mbs download speeds.

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Calm-Zombie2678 t1_j1lx95l wrote

I live in New Zealand, so very lucky with internet but we've been dealing with their splintered licensing since Netflix launched with some seasons of a few shows here while ligtbox had some seasons of some shows and go fuck yourself if you want to watch a whole show on one subscription

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Requiredmetrics t1_j1lz431 wrote

The internet sounds great but the subscription set up sounds horrible.

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Calm-Zombie2678 t1_j1lzd8l wrote

Sailing to Tortuga with a bottle of rum has always been a go to for me so I remain un effected, in fact I've saved money lately because it's the more convenient option lol

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Cytizens9320 t1_j1ne609 wrote

You don't have to have game pass to play COD. Xbox games are already available on steam

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LazyAnonBoner t1_j1kaomr wrote

That exactly it. It’s just gonna be more of the same, just a switch from red team to blue team. Some what’s the point of blocking it? It’s no better or worse for consumers

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acprocode t1_j1kyk80 wrote

Thats not at all what I am saying. I am actually saying that them moving in with microsoft would be worse as a consumer. Microsoft has a significant stake in gamepass and their subscription services. They have every reason to offer exclusive content on gamepass and ensure the game down 5+ years stays within their ecosystem (they currently have only promised a 3 year contract with Sony). I honestly want to see gamepass crash and burn as I see it as anti-consumer in the medium to long term.

I don't see gamepass as the future and I frankly think itll go down the same path as netflix within the next 2-3 years as day one releases pick up (they will create gamepass tiers for day 1 games vs delayed releases), the subscription prices will eventually devolve into it being less valuable going month to month vs buying a yearly subscription, and they will be hiking the price going into 2023.

>It’s just gonna be more of the same

You cant really make this arguement in good faith when one team literally owns the damn studio and IP.

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LazyAnonBoner t1_j1l1uai wrote

Actually, Microsoft had a good record of broadening access to their IP, not just in games. They know it’s easier to sell a license than to convince you to buy a specific box and then a license.

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