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Activision Was Already Planning “Significant” Layoffs Independently of Acquisition, Microsoft Says

Activision Was Already Planning “Significant” Layoffs Independently of Acquisition, Microsoft Says

"Consistent with broader trends in the gaming industry, Activision was already planning on eliminating a significant number of jobs while still operating as an independent company," Microsoft says.

Microsoft Reports 49 Percent Growth in Gaming Revenue After Activision Blizzard Acquisition

Microsoft Reports 49 Percent Growth in Gaming Revenue After Activision Blizzard Acquisition

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard already seems to be paying off for the company with its new jump in revenue.

Former Call of Duty Boss Johanna Faries Announced as New Blizzard Entertainment President

Former Call of Duty Boss Johanna Faries Announced as New Blizzard Entertainment President

"I’m optimistic about our ability to serve our current and future player communities, and to further amplify the shared passion for greatness, polish, and creative mastery that is a hallmark of Bliz...

Blizzard Entertainment’s Odyssey Was Reportedly Cancelled Due to Engine Troubles

Blizzard Entertainment’s Odyssey Was Reportedly Cancelled Due to Engine Troubles

It's been reported that the game initially started work on Unreal Engine, before shifting to the internal engine Synapse, which also proved to be a troublesome toolset.

Blizzard Entertainment President Confirms Departure from Company

Blizzard Entertainment President Confirms Departure from Company

Blizzard co-founder and chief design officer Allen Adham is also leaving following layoffs at Microsoft's gaming division.

Blizzard Entertainment’s Unannounced Survival Game Has Been Cancelled

Blizzard Entertainment’s Unannounced Survival Game Has Been Cancelled

Matt Booty, Microsoft's president of game content and studios, says some of the developers who were working on the game will be shifted over to other Blizzard projects.

Microsoft’s Gaming Division is Cutting 1,900 Jobs

Microsoft’s Gaming Division is Cutting 1,900 Jobs

The widespread layoffs will impact Xbox, ZeniMax, and Activision Blizzard, as Microsoft's gaming arm looks to "align on a strategy and an execution plan with a sustainable cost structure."

Diablo 4: Season of the Construct Details Revealed, Will Feature New Story Content and Endgame Activities

Diablo 4: Season of the Construct Details Revealed, Will Feature New Story Content and Endgame Activities

Diablo 4's next season will bring with it a lot of new content, including a weekly leaderboard for endgame dungeons and a new Construct that players can fight alongside.

Bobby Kotick’s Decisions “Made Our Games Worse,” Says Former Call of Duty Dev

Bobby Kotick’s Decisions “Made Our Games Worse,” Says Former Call of Duty Dev

"In my first month it came out he threatened to have an employee killed," says former Demonware developer Christina Pollock.

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is Leaving on December 29th

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is Leaving on December 29th

The reviled executive will finally step down after 32 years, with Activision Blizzard leadership reporting to Microsoft's Matt Booty instead.

Sony is Concerned Xbox Could “Leapfrog” PlayStation Following Activision Deal, as Per Leaked Internal Documents

Sony is Concerned Xbox Could “Leapfrog” PlayStation Following Activision Deal, as Per Leaked Internal Documents

Leaked documents reveal Sony is concerned about the "incredible strategic value" Activision's acquisition will provide to Microsoft.

Activision Blizzard Will Pay $54 Million Settlement in Unequal Pay Lawsuit

Activision Blizzard Will Pay $54 Million Settlement in Unequal Pay Lawsuit

The company was sued by California’s Civil Rights Department in 2021 following reports of widespread sexual harassment and racial discrimination against employees.

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Under Fire Again as FTC Files to Unwind Merger

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Under Fire Again as FTC Files to Unwind Merger

The FTC isn't giving up on its fight against Microsoft's recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard, this time around appealing to a federal court.

PS5, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally Users Are Part of the Xbox Community – Phil Spencer

PS5, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally Users Are Part of the Xbox Community – Phil Spencer

Since Microsoft-owned games are published on PS5 and Nintendo Switch, everyone is part of the Xbox community according to Spencer.

Phil Spencer Wants to Revisit Old Activision Blizzard Games “with the Respect They Deserve”

Phil Spencer Wants to Revisit Old Activision Blizzard Games “with the Respect They Deserve”

Microsoft Gaming CEO doesn't want to just create something "for financial gain" or for "a PR announcement and not deliver on the product."

Call of Duty Will Not Have Any Content Exclusive to Xbox, Phil Spencer Reiterates

Call of Duty Will Not Have Any Content Exclusive to Xbox, Phil Spencer Reiterates

According to Xbox boss Phil Spencer, Call of Duty will have 100 percent content parity on all platforms.

Activision Blizzard Games Won’t Come to Game Pass Before 2024 – Phil Spencer

Activision Blizzard Games Won’t Come to Game Pass Before 2024 – Phil Spencer

Xbox boss Phil Spencer says that work on bringing Activision Blizzard's back catalog to Game Pass started only recently, owing to how long the acquisition's approval process took.

Ubisoft Executive Says That Physical Sales Might Continue to Decline, But There’s Always “a Collector’s Edition Market”

Ubisoft Executive Says That Physical Sales Might Continue to Decline, But There’s Always “a Collector’s Edition Market”

According to Ubisoft's Chris Early, players will always prefer gifting physical media to family and friends.

Activision Blizzard CEO Will Stay Until 2023 End Following Acquisition by Microsoft

Activision Blizzard CEO Will Stay Until 2023 End Following Acquisition by Microsoft

Bobby Kotick is "helping with the transition" and will report to Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer "through the end of 2023."

Microsoft Officially Welcomes Activision Blizzard to Xbox

Microsoft Officially Welcomes Activision Blizzard to Xbox

Microsoft has finally acquired the Call of Duty publisher for $68.7 billion nearly two years after the deal's announcement.