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Microsoft to Buy Vivendi Games Division?

Posted by timothy on from the passive-voice dept.

Unknown Relic writes "While far from confirmed, it is reported that Microsoft is seriously looking into buying, or may have already bought, Vivendi's Games Division. For those who aren't aware, Vivendi owns several prominent gaming companies, including Valve and Blizzard! While no official announcements have been made, one is apparently expected soon. While this would doubtlessly be a great boon to Xbox's library, it could be a shock to other consoles as titles which were originally planned for a diverse release become Xbox exclusives."

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  1. NNNNNOOOO!!!!! by bashibazouk · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Aw man. That sucks. I'm not playing Diablo on an Xbox. I wonder if Worlds of Warcraft will be forced Xbox only.

  2. Re:Vivendi does not own Valve by MisterFancypants · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    You dirty bastard, you beat me to the post. I hope the (-2 Redundant) karma I will wind up with weighs heavy on your conscience!

  3. NICE! by Neck_of_the_Woods · · Score: 0, Offtopic


    Now instead of the Mobs in halflife your going to be shooting BSA agents coming to check your licenses.

    --
    Neck_of_the_Woods
    #/usr/local/surf/glassy/overhead
  4. *sigh* by GabrielF · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    moron... at least have the guts to use your real user account