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Microsoft Lays Off 1,900 Employees Across Entire Gaming Division
Microsoft has announced that they have laid off 1,900 employees across their entire gaming division. While Activision/Blizzard took the biggest hit, employees at Xbox...
Bobby Kotick to Depart From Activision Blizzard by the End of the Month
Microsoft has announced that Bobby Kotick will depart from Activision Blizzard on December 29. They have not yet outlined a direct replacement, however, Activision/Blizzard's...
Microsoft Now Officially Owns Activision Blizzard
As of October 13, Microsoft now officially owns Activision Blizzard after a year of negotiations. Franchises such as Call of Duty, Diablo, and Overwatch...
Activision Blizzard Adding Games to Xbox Game Pass Within the Next Year
Activision Blizzard has confirmed that they will add games to Xbox Game Pass within the next year upon Microsoft's purchase. They also confirmed that...
Overwatch 2 and More Blizzard Games Coming to Steam
Activision Blizzard have announced a selection of games will be available on Steam soon, including free-to-play hero shooter Overwatch 2. The company plans on...
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Extend Merger Deadline
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have agreed to extend its merger deadline from its original July 18 to October 18. The decision was made shortly...
Microsoft Wins Against FTC in Court Case to Buy Activision/Blizzard
After five days of testimony, the court ruled in favor of Microsoft in its battle against the FTC. As a result, Microsoft will finally...
European Commission Approves Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The European Commission have approved Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. This decision comes just three weeks after the deal was blocked...
FTC Is Suing to Block Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The FTC announced today that it will be suing to block Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The vote was 3-1 in favor of filing...