In Ep. 588, Macio and I discuss the future of video games as the historic Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard officially goes through!
CHAPTERS:
0:00:14 Welcome to The Reasons I'm Broke podcast
0:06:39 Changes in PlayStation leadership after the merger's success
0:10:30 Microsoft's acquisition impact on video game industry
0:19:39 Phil Spencer's hands-on approach with Activision acquisition
0:25:32 Phil Spencer's role in securing the future of Xbox consoles
0:29:47 Apple and Google's dominance in the mobile market
0:33:39 Should Microsoft slow down on acquisitions?
0:36:40 Square fighting for survival, potential divestment of Western studios
0:39:33 Sega as the ideal Japanese acquisition for Microsoft
0:42:34 Purchasing studios vs. securing exclusive deals with developers
0:45:52 Importance of getting Japanese games on Xbox to grow fan base
0:48:32 Xbox's Strategy for the Next Console and Game Lineup
0:51:02 Xbox's Potential to Compete with PlayStation
0:53:18 Spider-Man 2: Length Comparison to Arkham Asylum
0:56:13 Disappointment with MCU and Disney's Fallout
1:00:14 Uncertain Future for Banjo Kazooie
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