The NPCs Discuss - Game Company Acquisitions

The NPCs Discuss - Game Company Acquisitions

Author: The NPCs February 3, 2022 Duration: 57:41
The NPCs - Video Game Commentary, Video Game News, And More!
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On today's episode: Microsoft's announcement to acquire Activision-Blizzard for $69 Billion sent shockwaves through the gaming industry. The powerhouse behind Windows, the Xbox, and Clippy wants to bring in the likes of Arthas, Kerrigan, and Tracer to their broader Xbox Games Studios family. And just the week prior, TakeTwo announced their intent to acquire mobile and web-game studio Zynga for $12 Billion, which had been the record before the Microsoft announcement. With the last few years of big studio purchases and acquisitions by some of the top game companies in the world, this means more and more development and publishing under the control of a select few. How do these acquisitions fit into the broader gaming ecosystem, and what do these types of changes mean for gamers going forward. This week, we talk about Game Company Acquisitions. 

Note: This episode was recorded on 1/28, before the announcement that Sony was purchasing Bungie for $3.6 Billion. 

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Every week, Kyle and Travis settle in for a conversation that feels like hanging out in a friend's basement, dissecting the virtual worlds they love. Their The NPCs-Video Game Commentary, Video Game News, And More! is a weekly check-in from two self-proclaimed terrible gamers who are deeply invested in the culture and community surrounding their favorite pastime. You'll hear them unpack the titles they're actually playing, from the latest blockbusters to forgotten gems, and sift through the gaming news that actually matters to them. The discussion often meanders into the broader "video game life"-those funny, frustrating, and universally relatable moments that happen both on and off the screen. And yes, they might even circle back to their long-running, utterly unserious investigation into gaming's greatest mysteries, like the true parental lineage of a certain enigmatic figure in a trench coat. It's less about expert analysis and more about shared enthusiasm and genuine camaraderie. This podcast thrives on the unscripted tangents and personal anecdotes that come from two friends simply talking about what they enjoy, making each episode a casual and entertaining dive into the heart of gaming fandom.
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