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Yeah, I remember reading something a while back about this but, I'm not super confident on the source either tbh.

Ah, yeah did not mean that specifically for STALKER. Was more speaking in general how Microsoft has been buying up game studios over the past several years.

It definitely seems possible, but I can't find any evidence that "Smartphone Magazine" is a real source. The article says that Smartphone Magazine is a "tech website" and not an actual magazine in 2024, but I can't find any evidence that it actually exists online.

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I hope we do.. lol

We may or may not have this site in it's current state in the future, and maybe not the foldathons either, so I suggest participating in one now even if your PPD is low.

Just to clarify, Microsoft doesn't own the studio making Stalker 2, they just have a timed exclusiveity deal. Not that you were saying it was a Microsoft owned studio but I think there is some general confusion for some. Msfs2024 was a total mess yesterday. Couldn't play until real late at night when the servers weren't overloaded. Hoping Stalker 2 will have a smoother launch! Launch Trailer:

It didn't seem old enough to be a necropost to me but reading back after coffee, perhaps I missed the clue

You're replying to a bot/malware account. Notice the ChatGPT -1.0 remixed text and the necroposting.

The 24H2 version of Windows 11 is supposed to 'fix' the Ryzen gaming performance but as mentioned in discord, it has not rolled out to everyone just yet and there were reports of problems on some Asus based systems (motherboards?)

The news of the Windows 11 issue impacting AMD Ryzen CPU performance in games is alarming. Hopefully, AMD and Microsoft will fix it shortly. Since many users may be impacted by this problem, prompt upgrades will be essential to restoring optimal performance on Ryzen processors, which are popular for gaming.

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I don't like that Microsoft is buying up everyone. At the same time probably keeping the lights on for some places by doing so. Weird market.

Perhaps I can toss in a 1050TI or 2070 if I get that rig up in time

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Oh wow, nice. I have never played STALKER or the MSFS games, the trailers look good though. I watched a YouTube video but cannot remember the name of the channel where the host was talking about those 'middle-ground' type of game devs and how they are disappearing, gobbled up or closed down. It was a good video, if I can find it I'll add here. It's eye opening when I read that some AAA games cost 200-400 million dollars and I think, "maybe I'll buy it when its $20-30".

I think Stalker 2 is going to deliver. I haven't been this excited for a game in a while. 4K: "I didn't ask for this" https://open.spotify.com/track/0lrCqVZRUsryeaFxiR5YX5?si=ce2cd07ad15840e8 Both out in the next 48 hours.

^I've posted this before, but added to it. Don't play if you don't at least a 10 inch 150w~ subwoofer.

It's good to experience this masterpiece every now and then

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I suspect when you eliminate costs, for a time, they will enjoy increased free cash flow which many investors want to see. I'm always vaguely interested in the bigger Blizzard IP, seems that they have been working to win our dollars.

"Never been more healthy" wouldn't be the first words that come to my mind. Massive layoffs and organizational shifts Unclear long term strategy, especially to grow their market in Asia Late to market for mobile / hybrid device (they're just prototyping now) Poor hardware sales (I'm fairly certain the 360 outpaces the Series X|S and that is a 19 year old console in a significantly smaller market). Major existing IPs underperforming (Halo, Forza etc.) Employees going on strike https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/13/24295556/video-game-developer-strike-zenimax-microsoft I have faith that these changes now will build a better, brighter Microsoft. Especially after closing the ABK acquisition, since that will be their safety net. CoD, Diablo, Candy Crush, WoW etc. will keep cash flowing.

I do like dividends but I don't like waves of layoffs. Not sure the first actually requires the other to be honest. Blizzard seemingly does appear to be doing a lot with its IP and that is definitely something having 5 games in the to 10. 500B in annual revenue by 2030, that's the goal: https://www.fool.com/investing/2023/06/28/microsoft-stock-double-2030-satya-nadella-predict/

After cutting 2,500 jobs in under one year, Phil Spencer says he feels good about the industry and that "the Xbox business has never been more healthy" | GamesRadar+ With MSFS2024 and Stalker 2 about to launch on game pass, and Black Ops 6 having just launched, it's an interesting time to take a look at how well Xbox is doing. On Steam's Top Selling list Microsoft games make up 5 out of the ten top selling games. Perhaps Xbox is doing well at the moment.

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