Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 03/23 – Microsoft To Buy Discord?
Mar 23, 2021
Microsoft's rumored $10 billion acquisition of Discord is causing a stir, especially with whispers of a possible public offering instead. Big gaming news includes the rebranding of Xbox Live to Xbox Network and Niantic's new partnership with Nintendo for an AR Pikmin game. Meanwhile, a consortium is tackling browser compatibility issues, and Apple faces a class action lawsuit over its problematic butterfly keyboards. Plus, Jack Dorsey’s first tweet has made waves as an NFT worth nearly $2.9 million!
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Microsoft's Discord Acquisition
- Microsoft is considering acquiring Discord for $10 billion, integrating it with Xbox Game Pass.
- Discord may opt for an IPO instead, potentially seeking a higher valuation.
Xbox Live Rebranding
- Xbox Live is being rebranded as Xbox Network to differentiate the online service from Xbox Live Gold membership.
- This follows a reversed price hike for Xbox Live Gold and plans to remove subscription requirements for free-to-play games.
Niantic and Nintendo Partnership
- Niantic and Nintendo partnered to develop AR mobile games, starting with a Pikmin game.
- The Pikmin game encourages walking and will be the first developed by Niantic's Tokyo Studio.