The new online PC game sales business designed by Discord offers a select menu of games curated by human staff, as well as a subscription service. Other gaming sites offer thousands of games with algorithms that make recommendations to users.
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Microsoft is negotiating the purchase of the Discord messaging platform for more than $ 10 billion, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Discord reached potential buyers and Microsoft is one of them, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter, while one said it was more likely to go public than to sell.
Earlier in the day, VentureBeat reported that Discord was exploring a sale and was in final negotiations with a party.
Microsoft and Discord did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment.
The Covid-19 pandemic increased the prospects of game companies as people stayed at home and turned to video games to have fun during the blockades.
Earlier this month, American gaming company Roblox made a strong debut in the market after going public through a direct listing, rather than a traditional initial public offering.