I am unsure as to why some are still upset about this move as a whole. If anything, both Sony and Microsoft won in a sense. Microsoft got back Halo for the Halo World Championship, and Sony obtained Black Ops 3. Both are big franchises that have accumulated enormous followings. Gamers who have a particular interest in one and want to go pro will have a more streamlined option to achieve this goal. Ultimately, eSports (Major League Gaming specifically) won the grand prize due to the fact that now they have two big franchises at their disposal; further increasing not only the viewership of eSports, but the brand as a whole. Not only can the viewership increase, this also has a positive spin on both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 as well; selling more hardware towards those who have an interest in going pro on that particular platform and in turn, giving Microsoft and Sony more profit; small still being a gain.
" It has never been about acknowledgement when you achieve something. When you are acknowledged, then and only then can you achieve something. Always have your friends first to achieve your goals later." - OnlyForDisplay
