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EA Cites MS Bullying, Says No Xbox Online Games

Posted by timothy on from the we-control-the-horizontal-we-control-the-vertical dept.

beggs writes: "It appears that Electronic Arts will not have any games for the new Xbox online service Microsoft is rolling out this week. In this article over at the Times, people close to the negotiations for the service say that Microsoft was "trying to force software publishers to offer their online games on data-serving computers controlled by Microsoft, a move that could potentially give Microsoft access to information about customers." In the end EA said it will work with Sony and the PS2 online service."

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  1. Re:Serious question by mirko · · Score: 5, Funny
    • minehunt
    • solitaire
    • freecell
    • mshearts
    • monster truck madness...
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    Trolling using another account since 2005.
  2. The *obvious* thing to do now is... by Cynical_Dude · · Score: 4, Funny

    set mode(Nelson(Simpsons)==true)

    point finger at Micro$oft.

    Hah-Hah!

    1. Re:The *obvious* thing to do now is... by x+mani+x · · Score: 5, Funny

      What the hell kind of code is that?!?!? Has management or marketing started posting on slashdot???

  3. who do we hate this week? by oyenstikker · · Score: 4, Funny

    if (ThisArticle.about()==Gaming) {
    Sony.opinion(like);
    Microsoft.opinion(hate);
    }
    elseif (ThisArticle.about()==Music) {
    Sony.opinion(hate);
    Microsoft.opinion(neutral);
    }
    else {
    Sony.opinion(like);
    Microsoft.opinion(hate);
    }

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    The masses are the crack whores of religion.
    1. Re:who do we hate this week? by Peyna · · Score: 4, Funny

      Everyone knows this problem is more suited to logic programming anyway.

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      What?
  4. Creepy Quote by gambit3 · · Score: 4, Funny

    From the NYT Article:

    "Microsoft executives said yesterday that they believed that they would be able to convince Electronic Arts that the Xbox online service would not constitute a threat to the customer base of Electronic Arts."

    This sounds like the old "We'll make them an offer they can't refuse" from the 'Godfather' movies.

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    Watch the Teaser Trailer for "The Lightning Thief" Her
  5. the MS Report Card by Alien54 · · Score: 4, Funny
    I suspect that there would be a comment on it that says:
    Does not get along well with others

    While talented, and extremely bright, MS has an inflated sense of self, and sometimes shows bullying behavior on the playground, and has difficulty in respecting the rights and property of others. This offers some concern for the future development of MS. MS displays developmental problems, conforming to what used to be called a "spoiled child", a symptom of ineffective parenting, with an inadequate example being set in the home.

    Possibly MS would wind up in foster care, being assigned to a parent that could both set a better example, and provide the proper discipline to encourage growth as a reponsible citizen.

    Just a wild day dream before the morning coffee kicks in.

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    "It is a greater offense to steal men's labor, than their clothes"
  6. Silly Answer by SEWilco · · Score: 5, Funny
    You forgot one:
    • Monopoly
  7. Princess Leia's rule of business #1 by Larne · · Score: 5, Funny

    The more you tighten your grip, the more companies will slip through your fingers.

    Looks like this is, finally, starting to happen to Microsoft.