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Netflix Comments on Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition

Netflix Comments on Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition

In a recent earning briefings the COO and chief product officer of Netflix Greg Peters talked about the recent Activision Blizzard acquisition, stating that he is excited to see the activity.

Call of Duty: Warzone Developer Raven Software’s Staff is Unionizing

Call of Duty: Warzone Developer Raven Software’s Staff is Unionizing

Staff at Raven Software, after having been on a strike for a number of weeks, has announced that it's officially unionizing.

Franchises Like Guitar Hero and Skylanders Could Benefit from Xbox Acquisition, Activision CEO Suggests

Franchises Like Guitar Hero and Skylanders Could Benefit from Xbox Acquisition, Activision CEO Suggests

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick suggests that Microsoft will be able to do more with certain franchises than they've been able to until now.

Xbox Boss Confirms “Intent to Honor Existing Activision Agreements and Desire to Keep Call of Duty on PlayStation”

Xbox Boss Confirms “Intent to Honor Existing Activision Agreements and Desire to Keep Call of Duty on PlayStation”

"Sony is an important part of our industry, and we value our relationship," says Xbox boss Phil Spencer, who recently had conversations with Sony leadership.

Activision Blizzard Studios Will Work on “a Variety of Franchises,” Says Xbox Boss Phil Spencer

Activision Blizzard Studios Will Work on “a Variety of Franchises,” Says Xbox Boss Phil Spencer

There's a very good chance that Activision Blizzard won't be as singularly focused on Call of Duty once the Xbox deal is finalized.

Call of Duty Exclusivity Might be “Hard to Get Past Regulators,” Analyst Says

Call of Duty Exclusivity Might be “Hard to Get Past Regulators,” Analyst Says

A DFC Intelligence analyst believes that making Call of Duty exclusive to Xbox platforms could make getting the deal past anti-trust regulators a big hassle.

Sony Expects Microsoft to “Abide by Contractual Agreements and Ensure Activision Games Are Multiplatform”

Sony Expects Microsoft to “Abide by Contractual Agreements and Ensure Activision Games Are Multiplatform”

Microsoft will be completing the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, but Sony expects them to still launch multiplatform games to fulfil contractual obligations.

Xbox’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition Will be Completed in Fiscal Year 2023, Microsoft CEO Says

Xbox’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition Will be Completed in Fiscal Year 2023, Microsoft CEO Says

In a conference call, Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft talked about the recent Activision Blizzard acquisition, and how it benefits the company down the line.

Xbox Boss Says Activision Acquisition “is Not About Short-term Results”

Xbox Boss Says Activision Acquisition “is Not About Short-term Results”

In a conference call, Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming and head of Xbox talked about the recent Activision Blizzard acquisition and how it helps them to reach out to the newer market.

Mobile Gaming is One of the More Critical Parts of the Activision Acquisition, Says Microsoft CEO

Mobile Gaming is One of the More Critical Parts of the Activision Acquisition, Says Microsoft CEO

CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella has highlighted how the ABK acquisition strengthens the company's position in mobile gaming.

Sony Stock Prices Drop Significantly Following Xbox’s Activision Acquisition Announcement

Sony Stock Prices Drop Significantly Following Xbox’s Activision Acquisition Announcement

Microsoft's ABK deal is easily the biggest acquisition in all of gaming, and it seems that the news might have some impact on its competitor's stock prices.

“Gaming is an Incredibly Competitive Market” – Xbox Boss on Competition Concerns Following Activision Acquisition

“Gaming is an Incredibly Competitive Market” – Xbox Boss on Competition Concerns Following Activision Acquisition

"This is our opportunity to fight to compete on the largest platform out there in gaming, which is mobile devices," Phil Spencer says.

Examining the Potential Impact of Xbox’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Examining the Potential Impact of Xbox’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Xbox has announced the acquisition of Activision Blizzard in a massive deal- and it could be significantly impactful in a number of ways.

Diablo 2: Resurrected’s Console DRM Raises Eyebrows

Diablo 2: Resurrected’s Console DRM Raises Eyebrows

Diablo 2: Resurrected is required to go online at least once every 30 days for it to be playable offline on consoles. No statements by Activision Blizzard regarding the same yet.

“It’s Not Our Intent to Pull Communities Away from PlayStation” – Phil Spencer on Xbox’s Activision Purchase

“It’s Not Our Intent to Pull Communities Away from PlayStation” – Phil Spencer on Xbox’s Activision Purchase

Xbox boss Phil Spencer says Microsoft's doesn't want to "pull communities away from" Sony's platform following Activision acquisition.

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick Will Leave Once Xbox Deal is Done – Rumour

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick Will Leave Once Xbox Deal is Done – Rumour

Though official announcements regarding Bobby Kotick's position can't be made just yet, it's possible that he will leave the company once Xbox completes its acquisition.

“Bobby Kotick Will Continue to Serve as CEO of Activision Blizzard” – Microsoft

“Bobby Kotick Will Continue to Serve as CEO of Activision Blizzard” – Microsoft

Activision Blizzard's embattled CEO is going to remain at the company even after the Xbox deal, Microsoft has confirmed.

Xbox Has Acquired Activision Blizzard

Xbox Has Acquired Activision Blizzard

Microsoft has announced the acquisition of Activision Blizzard and all of its internal studios. The deal is valued at nearly $69 billion.

Activision Blizzard Has Fired 37 Employees Due to Misconduct Allegations

Activision Blizzard Has Fired 37 Employees Due to Misconduct Allegations

The company that over three dozen employees have exited dur to recent allegations, while several more have been disciplined.

EA and Activision Blizzard Have Topped the Most Christmas Sales Charts in the UK, Report Reveals

EA and Activision Blizzard Have Topped the Most Christmas Sales Charts in the UK, Report Reveals

According to a Gfk report, EA and Activision Blizzard have emerged as two of the top publishers during Christmas seasons in the UK.