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Microsoft’s Wallet-Hitting Prices
The FTC’s Complaints About the Cost of Microsoft’s Pass
Alright, get ready. The folks at the FTC in the US aren’t happy about Microsoft’s subtle price increase. Following the Blizzard merger, they likely foresaw this move, but now they’re voicing their dissatisfaction. Well, it’s understandable, isn’t it?
Is Subscription Price Hike Becoming the Norm?
The price of Game Pass is increasing by an incredible 81%. Yes, you read that correctly. They are taking advantage. It seems like they noticed us with our hard-earned money and decided, “Let’s have some fun and take even more.” Quite audacious.
Customers Confused and Facing Higher Costs
I don’t know about you, but I’m not interested in paying extra money for the same games. Microsoft seems to think we have unlimited funds. We have bills to cover, gym memberships to keep, and pets to take care of—my Jack Russell Terrier isn’t cheap, you know.
The FTC Assumes Control
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is attempting to intervene and halt this blatant exploitation. Best of luck to them. However, let’s be realistic; when has a major corporation such as Microsoft ever paid heed to rational arguments? It’s akin to asking a bulldog to relinquish its bone.
The Harsh Truth of Post-Merger Reality
This entire situation is hard to accept. Did we really anticipate anything else following the Blizzard merger? Definitely not. They assured us of wonderful outcomes, yet we all anticipated it would result in disappointment and problems.
The watchdog laments, asserting that this is precisely what was predicted to occur following the Blizzard merger, as its appeal process persists.
Microsoft intends to substantially increase the cost of its Game Pass subscriptions, a move that has not pleased a US regulatory body.
Final Thoughts: Brace Yourself, It’s Coming Again!
Gentlemen and ladies, prepare yourselves as it appears we are facing some significant price increases. If we can’t overcome these challenges, at least we have the pub to console ourselves. Cheers to that!
“This is precisely what we predicted would occur following the Blizzard merger, laments watchdog, as its appeal proceeds.”
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