Leaked FTC documents have shed light on Microsoft and Xbox’s audacious attempt to acquire Nintendo, leaving players in stitches. In a leaked email from 2020, Microsoft’s CEO Phil Spencer expressed his aspiration to bring Nintendo into the Microsoft gaming empire. However, this is not the first time they have pursued such a venture. Back in the early 2000s, when Microsoft approached Nintendo with the acquisition proposal, they were met with laughter and promptly dismissed.
Reflecting on this failed attempt, one can’t help but wonder if it marked the beginning of Microsoft’s villainous arc. Even today, players find it ludicrous that Microsoft believed it could even consider acquiring Nintendo. Some go as far as suggesting that Nintendo would prefer to burn to the ground rather than be acquired by a company like Microsoft.
Interestingly, Nintendo is not the only company Microsoft has set its sights on. Valve was also mentioned in Spencer’s leaked emails as a potential acquisition target. However, players express concerns about Microsoft gaining too much control over PC gaming, fearing a monopoly.
While Spencer sees acquiring Nintendo as a career-defining moment, others view it as delusional. Many argue that Microsoft fails to recognize that Nintendo’s future lies in their own hardware, and that reinventing gaming, fostering creativity, and delivering exceptional titles should be the true focus.
Unfortunately, this revelation highlights Microsoft’s obsession with acquisitions, with Phil Spencer consistently pursuing this path. It seems that for him, the true measure of success lies in acquiring other companies rather than in revolutionizing the gaming industry.
| Time | Score |
|---|---|
| Early 2000s | Microsoft laughed out of the room by Nintendo |
| 2020 | Phil Spencer expresses desire to acquire Nintendo |
Source: DOTESPORTS
