Is this really life or just some sort of fantasy? From questioning the decision to jump into the gaming market, Microsoft has agreed to buy two massive gaming studios in Activision and Blizzard for a groundbreaking deal of whooping 68.7 billion dollars. This would essentially mean that titles like Candy Crush, World of WarCraft, Call of Duty, Diablo, Overwatch are all heading to the American giant, Xbox.
The console war between PlayStation and Xbox has taken an unexpected turn, something fans never really saw it coming. Unsurprisingly, it has shaken the very fabric of the gaming sphere, giving birth to a string of hilarious memes that fans are churning out every minute.
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Game Pass has now gained another formidable ally that will make the live service even more lucrative, and it will definitely drown out the competition.
Hilarious memes from the internet that perfectly describe Xbox vs PlayStation feud
The community comparing Microsoft’s aggressive expansion into the gaming space similar to Disney. The two giant companies have become incredible names that none can ever go toe to toe with. It seems like the American console maker is also aiming to achieve a similar grasp while pertinently adding more value to its live service.
It is hard to compete with someone that doesn’t know how to give up. Xbox may have lost the previous gen of console battles, but war isn’t over. Fans drawing comparisons with Thanos, as Phil Spencer continues to eclipse everything in the gaming ecosystem.
— My Name is Sol (He/Him) (@solwrestles) January 18, 2022
With the acquisition of Activision, Call of Duty fans have found a new target to direct their rage to. Call of Duty Warzone is still broken, and disappointing and despite the great sales, Vanguard has not been anything special.
Fix your games
— ModernWarzone (@ModernWarzone) January 18, 2022
However, Sony is still secretly working on the rumored live service that will rival Game Pass, but meanwhile, Xbox has dropped yet another massive hammer.
I made a meme to express my feelings pic.twitter.com/PidkwuBN42
— Laura De Llorens (@PremsterL) January 18, 2022
PlayStation fans could stand to lose on several key titles, including the mainstay Call of Duty that has helped drive more sales in the past decade.
Playstion fanboys rn pic.twitter.com/6FKJC3iEUW
— 🐯 RefluxCapacity 🐯 (@RefluxDxD) January 18, 2022
Fans are desperately waiting for the studio to add The World of WarCraft into Game Pass and turn it into the most lucrative service in all of gaming.
Y’all gonna put WoW on game pass or nahhhh?? pic.twitter.com/JJFecXGd8d
— Mightykeef (@MightyKeef) January 18, 2022
Dr. Disrespect also offered his reaction, stating that nothing in this world is bigger than gaming.
Confirmed, Gaming is front and center of the universe.
— Dr Disrespect (@DrDisrespect) January 18, 2022
Gamers were already having a hard time choosing between the consoles, but this latest news might finally shift the tide forever.
— JBL Quantum (@JBLQuantum) January 18, 2022
Following the acquisition of ZeniMax and now Activision & Blizzard. Fans can’t help but wonder which company is on their hit list next.
Next up.. pic.twitter.com/i3ef0v1uSm
— Creeper (@Creeperbrine102) January 18, 2022
Sony hasn’t unfurled the new live service yet, but it looks like that war is already over. Xbox is the clear winner with over 25 million subscribers as the platform continues to grow.
Phil Spencer when he heard the Sony gamepass rumours pic.twitter.com/mdZYb81nSr
— David (@Griffageddon) January 18, 2022
Game Pass has turned into a massive monster that no one can really mess with. How will Sony respond?
Gamepass is just getting more and more terrifying to Sony fans the more time goes on. pic.twitter.com/7CUqtm4mFE
— Simon Stevens (@vita_quest) January 18, 2022
Finally, some good news for the PlayStation fans, as Phil Spencer provides an update about the future of Activision and Blizzard titles on PlayStation consoles.
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Won't happen pic.twitter.com/F3EVu3ygFh
— CholericPlayer (@CholericPlayer) January 18, 2022
What are your thoughts about this massive takeover?
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