In an unanticipated revelation, confidential Microsoft documents were inadvertently made public, providing audiences with an unprecedented insight into Xbox's potential future strategies and plans. This inadvertent exposure has been attributed to Microsoft itself, a fact confirmed by both the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley.
Originally, these documents were provided by Microsoft as part of evidence in the FTC's ongoing case against Microsoft and its proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
When the information unexpectedly appeared online, conspiracy theories surged across the internet.
In response to the rising speculation, Douglas Farrar, director of the FTC's Office of Public Affairs, took to the internet's favorite social media platform, X, to assert that the FTC wasn't behind the release. Rather, Farrar emphasized Microsoft can only blame itself for the error, providing further evidence by sharing a court order detailing the accidental release.
This leak has presented numerous details, shedding light on Microsoft's inner workings and possible ambitions. Among the most significant revelations was the company's enduring interest in acquiring Nintendo. Historical reports suggest that Microsoft had approached Nintendo about a potential buyout before the launch of the original Xbox, only for it to be met with outright derision from the gaming giant. However, these recently leaked documents indicate that the Xbox boss, Phil Spencer, still views Nintendo as a "prime asset" in the gaming realm. Notably, the email from Spencer suggests that acquiring Nintendo would be a "career moment."
