What’s next for Battle.net now that Microsoft owns it and 100 other studios?

[Rob⛧Slayer]

Imagine this: every fantastic game you've acquired from these studios on Steam becomes available with the simple step of linking your Steam account to Battle.net. Just like that, your entire library is seamlessly consolidated in one place. Now, envision the thrill as Microsoft unveils that all upcoming releases will be exclusively on Battle.net. Steam would no longer be part of the equation for me. It makes me giddy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyHoohNyYkw&list=LL&index=1

[Brian9824]

Publicado originalmente por Rob⛧Pentakill:

What other reason could there be for integrating Game Pass?

Simple, their app is horrible and constantly glitches out. So they are using battle.net instead since no one buys games from the Microsoft store.

[Rob⛧Slayer]

Publicado originalmente por wesnef:

Publicado originalmente por Rob⛧Pentakill:

This honestly had me laughing out loud.

It'd really be nice if people explained things, instead of just tossing off a one-liner and linking some video spam.

It’s pretty obvious—Microsoft is leveraging Battle.net as the foundation to build a serious competitor to Steam. The Xbox division has struggled in the past with creating a strong PC platform because their focus was primarily on consoles, and Windows developers were mostly familiar with their own ecosystem. But Activision Blizzard brings years of expertise in PC gaming, along with a polished storefront like Battle.net, which is already well-established.

This collaboration is a game-changer, positioning Battle.net as the centerpiece of Microsoft’s PC gaming strategy. With this momentum, it’s clear Microsoft has the potential to reshape the market and directly challenge Steam’s dominance.

What other reason could there be for integrating Game Pass?

[eram]

Like the last 4 times microsoft were super serious about pc gaming.

That games folder in vista no one used was the best thing they did so far.

[Rob⛧Slayer]

Publicado originalmente por eram:

Like the last 4 times microsoft were super serious about pc gaming.

That games folder in vista no one used was the best thing they did so far.

That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile

[superblake_]

Publicado originalmente por Rob⛧Pentakill:

Publicado originalmente por superblake_:

Ahem my game collection is not on Battle.net yet and no microsoft doesn't own my company neither does activision. Another thing half of the studios you mentioned in the thread's description don't exist anymore. Also does Battle.net have all activision games no it doesn't.

Lol, buddy, sweetie, I hate to break it to you, but most of the games in your profile are owned by Microsoft. But don’t worry—no need for an existential gaming crisis smile—they’re very likely to let you transfer ownership when the time comes. So instead of panicking, consider it a W.

No most of my game I have in my library are not owned by Microsoft. infact I use multiple platforms and play games you probably don't even know about. Also I wasn't even talking about my library originally you just thought I did.

[eram]

Publicado originalmente por Rob⛧Pentakill:

Publicado originalmente por eram:

Like the last 4 times microsoft were super serious about pc gaming.

That games folder in vista no one used was the best thing they did so far.

That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile

reported for spam

[Brian9824]

Publicado originalmente por Rob⛧Pentakill:

Publicado originalmente por wesnef:

It'd really be nice if people explained things, instead of just tossing off a one-liner and linking some video spam.

It’s pretty obvious—Microsoft is leveraging Battle.net as the foundation to build a serious competitor to Steam. The Xbox division has struggled in the past with creating a strong PC platform because their focus was primarily on consoles, and Windows developers were mostly familiar with their own ecosystem. But Activision Blizzard brings years of expertise in PC gaming, along with a polished storefront like Battle.net, which is already well-established.

This collaboration is a game-changer, positioning Battle.net as the centerpiece of Microsoft’s PC gaming strategy. With this momentum, it’s clear Microsoft has the potential to reshape the market and directly challenge Steam’s dominance.

What other reason could there be for integrating Game Pass?

Not sure why you keep deleting and reposting it, but ill respond again

So why are you cheering for one of the first platforms to take away PC game ownership?

Thanks to Microsoft/Battle.net, gamers no longer truly own the games they buy. Instead, they’re purchasing licenses that can be revoked at any time. If Microsoft/Battle.net decides to change its terms of service or a game gets delisted, you could lose access to something you paid for. Compare that to physical copies, where ownership is tangible and permanent. Microsoft/Battle.net has eroded consumer rights, and most people don’t even realize it.

Also

Publicado originalmente por Rob⛧Pentakill:

What other reason could there be for integrating Game Pass?

Simple, their app is horrible and constantly glitches out. So they are using battle.net instead since no one buys games from the Microsoft store.

[eram]

Sea of Thieves sold millions of copies via the Microsoft store long before it came to Steam.

[Rob⛧Slayer]

Publicado originalmente por eram:

Publicado originalmente por Rob⛧Pentakill:

That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile

reported for spam

That's a bit excessive, but I see where you're coming from. After viewing your profile, it's clear there are some bats in the belfry. Fun is off the table, especially when it dares to challenge the almighty Church of Gaben.

[eram]

Publicado originalmente por Rob⛧Pentakill:

Publicado originalmente por eram:

reported for spam

That's a bit excessive, but I see where you're coming from. After viewing your profile, it's clear there are some bats in the belfry. Fun is off the table, especially when it dares to challenge the almighty Church of Gaben.

wrong way round, they come to me for stuff and things.
welcome to the synagogue of mare

[Rob⛧Slayer]

Publicado originalmente por Brian9824:

Publicado originalmente por Rob⛧Pentakill:

It’s pretty obvious—Microsoft is leveraging Battle.net as the foundation to build a serious competitor to Steam. The Xbox division has struggled in the past with creating a strong PC platform because their focus was primarily on consoles, and Windows developers were mostly familiar with their own ecosystem. But Activision Blizzard brings years of expertise in PC gaming, along with a polished storefront like Battle.net, which is already well-established.

This collaboration is a game-changer, positioning Battle.net as the centerpiece of Microsoft’s PC gaming strategy. With this momentum, it’s clear Microsoft has the potential to reshape the market and directly challenge Steam’s dominance.

What other reason could there be for integrating Game Pass?

Not sure why you keep deleting and reposting it, but ill respond again

So why are you cheering for one of the first platforms to take away PC game ownership?

Thanks to Microsoft/Battle.net, gamers no longer truly own the games they buy. Instead, they’re purchasing licenses that can be revoked at any time. If Microsoft/Battle.net decides to change its terms of service or a game gets delisted, you could lose access to something you paid for. Compare that to physical copies, where ownership is tangible and permanent. Microsoft/Battle.net has eroded consumer rights, and most people don’t even realize it.

Also

Publicado originalmente por Rob⛧Pentakill:

What other reason could there be for integrating Game Pass?

Simple, their app is horrible and constantly glitches out. So they are using battle.net instead since no one buys games from the Microsoft store.

Did I? Probably to adjust something. This thread format does feel antiquated, but pointing that out might stir things up in this church.

[Brian9824]

Publicado originalmente por Rob⛧Pentakill:

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So you seem to have missed the question yet again, thats ok, i'm glad to post it for you again

So why are you cheering for one of the first platforms to take away PC game ownership?

Thanks to Microsoft/Battle.net, gamers no longer truly own the games they buy. Instead, they’re purchasing licenses that can be revoked at any time. If Microsoft/Battle.net decides to change its terms of service or a game gets delisted, you could lose access to something you paid for. Compare that to physical copies, where ownership is tangible and permanent. Microsoft/Battle.net has eroded consumer rights, and most people don’t even realize it.

[Rob⛧Slayer]

Publicado originalmente por Brian9824:

Publicado originalmente por Rob⛧Pentakill:

snip

So you seem to have missed the question yet again, thats ok, i'm glad to post it for you again

So why are you cheering for one of the first platforms to take away PC game ownership?

Thanks to Microsoft/Battle.net, gamers no longer truly own the games they buy. Instead, they’re purchasing licenses that can be revoked at any time. If Microsoft/Battle.net decides to change its terms of service or a game gets delisted, you could lose access to something you paid for. Compare that to physical copies, where ownership is tangible and permanent. Microsoft/Battle.net has eroded consumer rights, and most people don’t even realize it.

I'm cheering for healthy competition.

I don't take sides on this issue because both are in the wrong. The gaming industry needs to rethink its outdated ownership models—true digital ownership is long overdue.

That said, every movie, TV show, and video game I purchased on Xbox 360 is still accessible, making them as reliable as Valve in that regard.

[eram]

none of my xbox 360 live arcade games are playable.

[Rob⛧Slayer]

Publicado originalmente por eram:

none of my xbox 360 live arcade games are playable.

I’m still able to play all the Atari games I purchased on Xbox Live Arcade, along with titles from Namco and Konami.