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[Solidus_T]

To me, the silent cold war to devalue Nintendo, was the most insideous of it all. If I was running Nintendo, I would seriously rethink all of my business dealings with Microsoft.

This is the biggest part of the leaks to me as well. Beyond sinister activities from Microsoft, confirming the worst fears we had about them regarding buying and monopolizing the entire gaming industry.

 

[balls of snow]

Heads are gonna roll at xbox this could be the small beginnings of major shift at xbox.

You would think but well, we will see.

 

[Bernoulli]

To me, the silent cold war to devalue Nintendo, was the most insideous of it all. If I was running Nintendo, I would seriously rethink all of my business dealings with Microsoft.

and they just signed a 10y deal

That guy and lots of people here, lost their period today and their milk, they are unable to breast feed their offspring.

damage control started

 

[Unknown?]

I'm glad these leaks happened, because holy shit the stuff about using a proxy to devalue and buy Nintendo...

It's okay, those championing the Activision deal will defend this.

 

[Rocco Schiavone]

 

[DeepEnigma]

and they just signed a 10y deal


damage control started

What we saw today as far as them wanting to consolidate and monopolize the industry, will always be their modus operandi.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

Just read the full article and there is nothing new in it. It just sources the tweets and a "source familiar with the matter."

 

[TGO]

This is what happens when you have idiots working at your firm

 

[Insane Metal]

The only possible reply. How in the world could they fuck up this badly

 

[Zok310]

and they just signed a 10y deal


damage control started

He just got out of the All Hands Meeting Phil scheduled when he woke up this morning
Here dey come guys, damage control responders.

 

[Kilau]

Let this be a lesson to anyone who thinks they can fuck with the PlayStation Nation

 

[reinking]

Heads are gonna roll at xbox this could be the small beginnings of major shift at xbox.

 

[LordCBH]

They gave as big a shit about redacting information as they gave about the quality of Redfall.

 

[Unknown?]

What we saw today as far as them wanting to consolidate and monopolize the industry, will always be their modus operandi.

Yeah, how is this not a bigger deal and how did this information not make the FTC instantly deny the Activision acquisition?

 

[FunkMiller]

 

[Banjo64]

Why does everything always backfire spectacularly for these guys?

Dunno. Funny tho.

 

[Kilau]

Yeah, how is this not a bigger deal and how did this information not make the FTC instantly deny the Activision acquisition?

The real question is, how could any agency approve it if they had this information?

 

[graywolf323]

The replies to this tweet sure are something:

sadly it’s not surprising, as we’ve long witnessed from Xbox brigade & their persecution complex is that’s it NEVER Microsoft’s fault but always someone else’s, even if Microsoft came out & admitted they were the ones that made this mistake I bet a large number of these nutcases would continue to blame the FTC

The real question is, how could any agency approve it if they had this information?

the only way I see the person who made this mistake surviving is if the employee at MS that happened to upload all these documents also happened to be the son of the judge >_>

 

[DeepEnigma]

Yeah, how is this not a bigger deal and how did this information not make the FTC instantly deny the Activision acquisition?

FTC doesn't have that power. Our regulation has been neutered by political interests over the decades.

 

[Klayzer]

FTC doesn't have that power. Our regulation has been neutered by political interests over the decades.

Yeah, its a pipe dream for anymore FTC involvement. Even with new evidence.

 

[Sethbacca]

So you're telling me Phil Spencer accidentally uploaded all this information?

What does this have to do with "MS Xbox management team" these things are handled by a legal team not by Xbox management.

All I'm saying is that the Bloomberg article is indicating it was an MS employee that fucked up, I'm not saying Phil did it personally. You're the one who implied there was some kind of conspiracy by saying it was "fishy". My assertion is just that someone at MS fucked up and it's not off brand at this point.

 

[Dick Jones]

yesterday 38TB leaked and today this

Is Github the new nickname for Microsoft's HQ as it is a hub for gits?

Phil getting back to work lol

Phil actually works?!

 

[hussar16]

Where's the oblivion remaster at?

 

[Kataploom]

So a Microsoft employee "accidentally" uploads all of their upcoming console and game plans and specific e-mails portraying Microsoft in a negative light? Seems fishy...

A trillion dollar company wouldn't make such a mistake. There's something there going on. For once, why "an employee" would have authorization to manage all that information?

 

[sendit]

Xbox leadership is a mess......and to think. I almost accepted a dev position at this company.

 

[mrmustard]

Now that's what i call satisfaction

 

[Dick Jones]

Where's the oblivion remaster at?

Phil said soon. He will CC Gaf in his next email with exact dates. Keep it very hush hush

 

[DJ12]

Why does everything always backfire spectacularly for these guys?

Live by the shill, die by the shill.

 

[Dick Jones]

This day should satisfy Gaf's elite warriors for weeks.

 

[PropellerEar]

XBOX DNA.

 

[-Zelda-]

Man, a week ago I made a topic related to the Xbox because I think I might want one, but everything I have been seeing on the forum today has me changing my mind.

 

[Topher]

So you're telling me Phil Spencer accidentally uploaded all this information?

What does this have to do with "MS Xbox management team" these things are handled by a legal team not by Xbox management.

Apparently it was handled by the AI research team. But what the hell were they doing with all this info? The fact that this was an internal leak is mind boggling. Who am I going to blame for the fact that Microsoft and Xbox do not have proper controls on incredibly sensitive internal corporate data? Damn right I'm blaming management.

 

[Heisenberg007]

and they just signed a 10y deal


damage control started

 

[ReBurn]

lol Microsoft what are you doing

 

[Topher]

and they just signed a 10y deal


damage control started

 

[DenchDeckard]

Maybe, just maybe they did it all on purpose....

 

[Topher]

Maybe, just maybe they did it all on purpose....

 

[Fabieter]

To me, the silent cold war to devalue Nintendo, was the most insideous of it all. If I was running Nintendo, I would seriously rethink of all of my business dealings with Microsoft.

Without a doubt. Spencer should go for that arrogance. That's like 10 ps3 level of arrogance in one Person.

 

[hepfom]

Maybe, just maybe they did it all on purpose....

I know you're not one of them but this is so totally an XBox fanboy type of response to this. 4d chess and shit

 

[saintjules]

Funny how all the Starfield logo colors are in that.

 

[Orbital2060]

Mistakenly..

Spoiler

 

[DJ12]

Maybe, just maybe they did it all on purpose....

Actually makes sense. Better to find out no one wants that shit before spending billions designing it.

 

[Heisenberg007]

Maybe, just maybe they did it all on purpose....

If Microsoft wants to lay the groundwork for firing Phil Spener, sure, I can see that.

Otherwise, this seems like a genuine leak out of sheer stupidity.

 

[OmegaSupreme]

Christmas came early this year.

 

[mejin]

 

[SEGAvangelist]

Pretty sure this guy did it.

 

[FunkMiller]

Maybe, just maybe they did it all on purpose....

Nobody deliberately leaks internal emails.

 

[MasterCornholio]

So a Microsoft employee "accidentally" uploads all of their upcoming console and game plans and specific e-mails portraying Microsoft in a negative light? Seems fishy...

They are fake?

 

[Robb]

They did this to themselves? What a humongous fuck-up. You can’t make this stuff up.

 

[Killjoy-NL]

If Microsoft wants to lay the groundwork for firing Phil Spener, sure, I can see that.

Otherwise, this seems like a genuine leak out of sheer stupidity.

Let's take it a step further:

What if this is their way of pulling the plug on Xbox and blaming it on Spencer?