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[Aggressive Carrot]

Well, they did try in the past, but it didn't go through. So it wasn't a rumor, it was something that could have happened but didn't. So not entirely a rumor. Just something that didn't happen.

Why Did Microsoft's Acquisition of SEGA Fall Through? - IGN

According to a former Microsoft exec, Bill Gates was dubious about whether SEGA had enough clout to stop its rivals.

www.ign.com

ps: Funny to read this article and spot speculation about "Xbox 720". Time flies. damn. lol

I remember that. Things would've been a lot different if Microsoft actually bought Sega back then. Like would Atlus and Sega still be under the same roof. Was this also before the Sega|Sammy merger? I also remember seeing Xbox720 logo mockups. People probably thought Xbox720 was a good name.

 

[Jboemios]

Hey Soniers. Not tomorrow but you know the clock is ticking. Only matters of time, tik tok, tik tok.

 

[BattleScar]

Hey Soniers. Not tomorrow but you know the clock is ticking. Only matters of time, tik tok, tik tok.

???

 

[Jboemios]

???

watch xbox tweet for tomorrow TGS

 

[SoloKingRobert]

Glad to have confirmation this was the BS most of us thought it was.

Nobody would've believed if Microsoft said they would acquire Zenimax/Bethesda for $7.5 Billion. Anythings possible with Microsoft.

 

[PresetError]

Are GAF moderators on holidays? If I was one of them half of the replies in this thread would be deleted.

 

[Pantz]

So not at the Xbox show, but at Sega's show, or just in a news release.

 

[chigstoke]

I'll give someone 23 pence if they post this in a new thread and call it '[RUMOUR] Xbox purchasing WB Games?'

 

[M1chl]

I'll give someone 23 pence if they post this in a new thread and call it '[RUMOUR] Xbox purchasing WB Games?'

"...seeyousoon.gif" HMMMMMMM

 

[Fake]

Errr.

 

[Flintty]

So 26 pages of bullshit for nothing.

I wouldn’t say it was for nothing. We had a fucking great time with all the speculation

There’s more to this forum than just hating on shit all the time. This was fun.

 

[SEGA_2012]

I am so fucking happy and relieved. I want SEGA to be free. The only person i trust to be the leader of SEGA is Nagoshi-San.

 

[Danjin44]

Nobody would've believed if Microsoft said they would acquire Zenimax/Bethesda for $7.5 Billion. Anythings possible with Microsoft.

With western studio its possible but not with Japanese studio, especially with Saga which they have huge fanbase in Japan.

 

[Hendrick's]

Are GAF moderators on holidays? If I was one of them half of the replies in this thread would be deleted.

Good thing you aren't.

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

watch xbox tweet for tomorrow TGS

I'll be sure to quote you.

 

[ethomaz]

It is already Thursday in Japan... what happened to the rumor?

 

[Komatsu]

SEGA remains, SEGA endures.

 

[Thabass]

Was hoping it was real. Should have known better. Oh well.

 

[Evangelion Unit-01]

Rumors like this...

People don't understand how M&A works; especially when it involves publicly traded companies.

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

.

 

[CookieWithMatt]

You should buy a new clock.

Ahaha you're right! Didn't realise they're an hour behind at the moment. I should avoid late night posting

 

[HaveButOneLife]

Welp, I was wrong last time, anything can happen.

 

[MrFunSocks]

Nobody thought MS would spend $7.5b on Zenimax, yet so many people are so quick to say this isn't happening with 100% certainty lol. I'm not saying it is happening, but boy oh boy some of you are just setting yourself up to eat a lot more crow.

 

[AllBizness]

Thread needs to be locked or thread title changed.

 

[Omnipunctual Godot]

Was hoping it was real. Should have known better. Oh well.

Why, though?

 

[HarryKS]

watch xbox tweet for tomorrow TGS

Let's put accounts on the line. All in.

 

[VAVA Mk2]

Weird. I thought the Japanese were wiser than that.

They are very xenophobic about electronics not from their country.

 

[LittleBusters]

If they are actually acquiring Sega, that is a gigaton. Pretty ballsy to do it in Japan.

 

[Infamy v1]

Yeah, people always call out moneyhat tactics. That's not salt. The truth is MS buys these companies and doesn't do anything worth note with them. That's a huge problem.

You're going to be in for a very, very rough gen. Buckle up!

 

[oldergamer]

Except making a stable operating system that doesn't spy on you.

Wrong

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

.

 

[sw0mp_d0nk3y]

I'm confused. What does Sega make that I should be worried about losing out on?

spoiler: I chose Nintendo over Sega in the 80's.

 

[DavidGzz]

I hope this isn't true tbh, can't think of any Sega franchise I want to play. I guess its good for Japan though.

 

[El Sabroso]

pack it up

 

[anothertech]

I'll give someone 23 pence if they post this in a new thread and call it '[RUMOUR] Xbox purchasing WB Games?'

That's all Folks!

 

[IfuckinghateReddit]

Japan will never let a large Japanese company be bought out by foreigners, it's not happening.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Can they least hire the Streets of Rage 4 guys to do a similar job for Golden Axe before any sale?

 

[Mochilador]

pack it up

Maybe next time then.

 

[Aggelos]

pack it up

Alrighty then...
Seems like this thread was another case of "too much fuss about nothing".

 

[Fake]

SEGA remains, SEGA endures.

 

[Mobile Suit Gooch]

With western studio its possible but not with Japanese studio, especially with Saga which they have huge fanbase in Japan.

Could you imagine the meltdowns from the Japanese fanbase if this happen

 

[Saber]

Hey Soniers. Not tomorrow but you know the clock is ticking.

You better go to bed, junior.

 

[HoleinOne]

They are very xenophobic about electronics not from their country.

Then why has the iPhone been the best-selling device there for a decade now?

 

[Thabass]

Why, though?

I wanted to see some action lol

 

[Archvile82]

I think they were wise not to announce 2 major acquisition in one week as it would send the mentally fragile into meltdown lol

 

[AmuroChan]

Mergers & Acquisitions 101 - There is no way to keep secret an acquisition of a publicly traded company until the day of the actual acquisition. The acquisition needs to be approved by the FTC, the BOD of the company being acquired, and the shareholders at large of said company. If MS were to acquire SEGA, everyone would know about it as soon as they even entered preliminary negotiations. The reason the Bethesda acquisition could be kept a secret was because Zenimax was private. They had no legal obligations to disclose any such information until the day of.

So fake leakers out there - next time you want to make up an acquisition rumor, don't pick a publicly traded company.

 

[jakinov]

Mergers & Acquisitions 101 - There is no way to keep secret an acquisition of a publicly traded company until the day of the actual acquisition. The acquisition needs to be approved by the FTC, the BOD of the company being acquired, and the shareholders at large of said company. If MS were to acquire SEGA, everyone would know about it as soon as they even entered preliminary negotiations. The reason the Bethesda acquisition could be kept a secret was because Zenimax was private. They had no legal obligations to disclose any such information until the day of.

So fake leakers out there - next time you want to make up an acquisition rumor, don't pick a publicly traded company.

Not that I believe the rumors or actually know the rules but there's been major acquisitions of major publicly traded companies that are only known about when both parties agree on a deal after the negotiations. As you said though, it takes a lot of time before they are actually acquired after a deal is agree upon and it won't happen in secret.

 

[AmuroChan]

Not that I believe the rumors or actually know the rules but there's been major acquisitions of major publicly traded companies that are only known about when both parties agree on a deal after the negotiations. As you said though, it takes a lot of time before they are actually acquired after a deal is agree upon and it won't happen in secret.

It rarely happens where no one knows before the actual agreement, and certainly even more rare for an acquisition of this size. On top of that this would be an American company acquiring a Japanese company. Word would have absolutely gotten out well before the official announcement.

 

[G-Bus]

I can’t wait to see what bullshit rumor 4chan makes up tomorrow.

Gamepass coming to switch

 

[oldergamer]

Right

Incorrect