this is like MS got so much money why not buy Sony and Nintendo and end the war?

Does this mean Sony can sell off a third of their assets and buy MS whilst MS don't have enough assets to buy Sony?

Even if Microsoft bought both companies (EA and SE) some how, PlayStation would still sell - just not as much, and Microsoft would be out a whole lot of money, sony would beef up their sports brand to compete with EAsports. Remember when you're buying a studio you're hoping to buy the talent too, i think everyone remembers what happened when MS bought out Rare prior to having a working relationship. All the talent left them, all that was left was an empty shell and some IPs. I do think they really messed up letting bioware get away from them.

I think it's been Microsoft's strategy to bribe companies for exclusive games instead of making the games themselves, which i don't believe is a great long term strategy, and often leaves games with timed exclusivity only - which probably makes fans bitter. If every company starts turning down MS paydays, MS would be in trouble - it's not exactly something they can control. Say if companies turned down all the offers, MS would have to offer more, and then if they get rejected they may have to offer even more, 3rd parties can get off pretty well this way. ME2 and Gears2 had to be very costly to Microsoft there's no doubt about it- in fact it's widely believed ME2 is a timed exclusive for this reason, and the fact its EA this time. Valve needs to get serious about ps3 development(if they haven't already) to get one of these lucrative deals, my guess is there was some kind of deal for l4d2, who knows if it's just timed like the rest of them.

They should buy KONAMI instead..or SEGA!! =)

They dont have the assets no. There worth is in the product and high profit margins not solidified assets. And Sony are expected to be back into profitability next year so if MS throw money at stuff you'l be then likely to see Sony respond in kind.

Not even remotely,  1st the numbers aren't accurate as of each company's latest financials.  (Off Wikipedia for God's sake)

2nd, they do not take liabilities into account, which leaves out net tangible assets as well.  Having said that, it doesn't matter as assets are not a measuring stick for determining a company's worth.  Market cap paints a more accurate picture of a company.

MSFT:  $253B 

SNE:  $30B 

If they bought big companies like square and EA say good bye to all thoes fans that bought their games on Nintnedo's and Sony's platforms.

They did, but Dubya wasn't electable a third time. Next time they'll better buy Venezuela and Chavez, it would grant more continuity. 

Are you serious?  You can't be serious.

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Is he serious?

Because as soon as games like Madden or Fifa go exclusive Microsoft would loose the rights......