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Episode 167: Did Microsoft Trigger the FTC’s Trap Card? (News Show)

Feb 14, 2024

Microsoft’s layoffs have sent the FTC into a tizzy, adding fuel to the ongoing fire. Also: It’s earnings season, with EA, Microsoft, Capcom, Nintendo, Square Enix, Paradox, Take-Two, Sega, and Meta reporting. We also cover the latest in the layoff storm that continues to drown the industry and Disney’s $1.5B investment in Epic.

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TIME STAMPS

  • [00:01:14] - EA Earnings
  • [00:12:44] - Microsoft Earnings
  • [00:22:59] - Capcom Earnings
  • [00:28:23] - Nintendo Earnings
  • [00:31:09] - Square Enix Earnings
  • [00:37:45] - Paradox Earnings
  • [00:42:38] - Take-Two Earnings
  • [00:49:17] - SegaSammy Earnings
  • [00:53:09] - Meta Earnings (Brief)
  • [00:55:57] - Investment Interlude
  • [01:12:13] - Quick Hits
  • [01:19:36] - Labor Report

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