Microsoft Buys Activision for $69 BILLION and Saying Goodbye to YouTube Originals
Episode Description
Marques and Andrew talk for a bit about what's happening with the Ford F-150 Lightning and car dealerships before getting into the big news of the week. They go deep on Microsoft buying Activision for $69 Billion and what that could mean for all of the games that Activision makes. After that, they talk about the news that YouTube is cutting back on a lot of its YouTube Originals.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:40 Andrew got a car! 09:00 Ford F-150 Lightning and dealerships 15:22 (Ad break) 15:24 Microsoft acquires Blizzard 31:09 (Ad break) 31:10 Google vs Sonos 36:17 YouTube Originals is no more 44:42 Outro
Links: Ford F-150 news: https://bit.ly/3qKbxHp Sonos article: https://reut.rs/3AkDZCN Marques survives Mad Max: https://bit.ly/3KxeVNs
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Brief Summary
Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard for $69 billion; Google faces potential product bans; Marquez shares his car buying experience.
Key points
- Challenges in Car Buying. The hosts discuss the current difficulties in purchasing cars, especially EVs, due to market conditions.
- The Future of EVs. The hosts express optimism about the evolution of electric vehicles over the next decade.
- Microsoft's Massive Acquisition. Microsoft acquired Blizzard Activision for a staggering 69 billion dollars, reshaping the gaming landscape.
- The Future of Game Pass. Discussion on the potential inclusion of World of Warcraft in Microsoft's Game Pass.
- Microsoft's Bold Move. Microsoft's acquisition of Blizzard Activision raises questions about gaming monopolization and exclusivity.
- YouTube Originals Winding Down. YouTube Originals program is officially being wound down, impacting various creators and shows.
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Episode highlights
- Challenges in Car BuyingThe hosts discuss the current difficulties in purchasing cars, especially EVs, due to market conditions.“Buying a car right now sucks for a million different reasons.”0:36Jan 21, 2022
- The Future of EVsThe hosts express optimism about the evolution of electric vehicles over the next decade.“Every year from here on will be the most interesting year yet in EVs.”1:13Jan 21, 2022
- Microsoft's Massive AcquisitionMicrosoft acquired Blizzard Activision for a staggering 69 billion dollars, reshaping the gaming landscape.“69 billion dollars is so much money!”15:46Jan 21, 2022
- The Future of Game PassDiscussion on the potential inclusion of World of Warcraft in Microsoft's Game Pass.“I could see that happening.”22:16Jan 21, 2022
- Microsoft's Bold MoveMicrosoft's acquisition of Blizzard Activision raises questions about gaming monopolization and exclusivity.“It's scary because of things like exclusivity and stuff like that.”27:18Jan 21, 2022
- YouTube Originals Winding DownYouTube Originals program is officially being wound down, impacting various creators and shows.“We lost a good friend, and that friend's name was YouTube Originals.”36:20Jan 21, 2022
- YouTube vs. Traditional MediaYouTube is positioning itself against traditional media like Netflix, aiming to dominate with original content.“YouTube wants to replace TV, which is fascinating.”42:59Jan 21, 2022
- Surprising Female Viewership StatThe retro tech Game Boy episode boasts a remarkable 23.6% female viewership.“Whoa, 23.6% female viewership on the Game Boy episode!”44:19Jan 21, 2022
