So it’s finally official. Microsoft have bought Activision Blizzard. Microsoft announced that deal that has been two years in the making finally closed today after the UK’s CMA officially approved …
I suspect this is the end for now. MS won’t be able to quell anticompetitive fears on another large buy for at least 5-10 years, IMO, and with the economy down overall, few companies will be looking to spend big money. Embracer not getting their payout is another scare for the industry too.
That said… it’s likely only a matter of time, and this consolidation will likely continue eventually. Hopefully small indie studios continue to thrive to fill the niche.
I imagine if we see Godot assume a Blender-like role for game dev that will happen for indie studios. We are in dire need of a tool and a distribution platform that is not controlled by a centralized entity.
I suspect this is the end for now. MS won’t be able to quell anticompetitive fears on another large buy for at least 5-10 years, IMO, and with the economy down overall, few companies will be looking to spend big money. Embracer not getting their payout is another scare for the industry too.
That said… it’s likely only a matter of time, and this consolidation will likely continue eventually. Hopefully small indie studios continue to thrive to fill the niche.
I imagine if we see Godot assume a Blender-like role for game dev that will happen for indie studios. We are in dire need of a tool and a distribution platform that is not controlled by a centralized entity.