Some news regarding a massive acquisition by Microsoft is floating around. An anonymous source close to Microsoft reports that the company is looking to purchase gaming giant Electronic Arts.
This can be a rumor but it helped EA’s stock price to jump and get a market cap over $36 billion. Microsoft has $130 billion in its cash reserves and with this value things look shady. As we all know, Xbox One isn’t the best platform when it comes to exclusive games so with EA, Microsoft can go one step ahead in terms of Xbox One exclusives.
Recently Phil Spencer said that Microsoft’s Netflix-for-gaming-style Game Pass is to feature Xbox One exclusive games on the day they release, has not gone well with some retailers. With the acquisition of EA, Microsoft could add extra launch-day titles from the likes of BioWare and Dice to Game Pass which will encourage more people to sign up to the $9.99 per month subscription service.
