Amidst the celebrations of Microsoft’s victory against FTC, fans are speculating about another takeover. According to some latest rumors, Disney might be planning to sell its assets. This has sparked fan theories all across the internet predicting the possibility of another major Xbox deal. Considering the company’s recent change in approach, the speculations seem like a real possibility.
Evidently, Xbox has adapted changes of strategy in the approach to the latter half of the gaming console rivalry. The developers have shown decent interest in purchasing giant titles for their labels. The rumors around Bob Iger selling assets of Disney are getting a lot of the gaming community’s attention. Fans believe Xbox might be already planning some bids for another takeover to assert dominance for the remaining part of the year.
Xbox To Buy Gaming Rights For Disney Properties
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If the rumors are to be believed, Bob Iger, the CEO of Disney may be considering selling some Disney assets including all the rights of the label. After the rumor went viral on social media, fans quickly started anticipating the Xbox’s involvement in the trade for the future.
Rumour: Disney CEO Bob Iger is Considering Selling Disney Assets, he may sell all of Disney.
Hopefully Xbox secures gaming rights to some Disney properties. pic.twitter.com/uZg7lRKrxJ
— PeterOvo (808) (@PeterOvo5) July 18, 2023
Considering the brand value of Disney, only giants like Microsoft and Apple can plan to bid for the assets. While Xbox fans are thrilled to post the rumors, some fans believe if this turns out true console rivalry might actually turn into a monopoly. There has been a shift in the approach to the rivalry already. As Xbox is on the verge of closing the deal with Call of Duty makers, some gaming analysts fear an upcoming monopoly. Although this theory is a long shot, fans would like to enjoy the rivalry as long as it benefits the community for the good.
Undoubtedly, the idea of Microsoft buying Disney assets for gaming rights is an intriguing idea for console fans. The animation company has one of the finest stories and characters under its label. Moreover, the range of audience Disney caters to makes the investment a sure shot of high return.
The Twitter breakdown of the news had the most amazing fan responses.
A fan wrote, “Imagine if they brought the game rights to spiderman.”
Imagine if they bought the game rights to spiderman💀💀💀
— Chad Chiaki Enjoyer (Rando) (@rando9292) July 18, 2023
A user fears a possible monopoly.
WHAT ARE YOU SAYING ARE YOU SAYING YOU LOVE MONOPOLIES
— cheugy island boy (@808_localasian) July 18, 2023
Another fan is thrilled with the speculation.
O………M……….G pic.twitter.com/c6jAGBKQHw
— 💥Boom💥 (@MrboomstickXL) July 18, 2023
A user comes up with a spicy request. They wrote, “Imagine Xbox securing Marvel and Star Wars, PS fanboys would be so upset.”
Imagine Xbox securing Marvel and Star Wars, PS fanboys would be so upset.
— Unit 032 (@MaleniaTheVixen) July 18, 2023
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A gaming fan is disappointed with the acquisition wars taking over the charm of rivalry.
More talks about acquisitions, is this all gaming is now? What happened to actually playing and enjoying games?
— james cole (@jamesmcrgaming) July 19, 2023
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