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What do you think about the Xbox and Activision Blizzard acquisition?

What do you think…

Yesterday, in an announcement that took every corner of the gaming industry by complete surprise, Microsoft announced its plans…
“Will Sony buy Ubisoft?” and other questions after Xbox’s shock acquisition of Activision Blizzard

“Will Sony buy Ubisoft?”…

On January 18, 2022, Microsoft announced plans to acquire Activision Blizzard. This is a platform holder buying one of…
Kotick says he will be “available as needed” at Activision Blizzard “to ensure the very best integration”

Kotick says he will…

It’s unclear at the moment what role Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick will play once the deal with Microsoft…
It’s not Microsoft’s “intent to pull communities away” from PlayStation with Activision acquisition

It’s not Microsoft’s “intent…

It seems Microsoft still plans to support Activision games on other platforms, according to comments made to Bloomberg. Regarding…
Activision held back damning numbers about workplace misconduct – report

Activision held back damning…

Activision Blizzard has fired or disciplined a number of employees since misconduct allegations came out in July, the number…
“This microtransaction crap can go jump in a lake” – World of Warcraft’s new real-money housing currency is, predictably, causing a stink

“This microtransaction crap can…

What were the chances Blizzard would find a way to monetise arguably the most exciting feature coming to World…
Nintendo boss calls ongoing Activision Blizzard scandal “distressing and disturbing”

Nintendo boss calls ongoing…

An internal Nintendo of America email (picked up by Fanbyte) reveals that Bowser has expressed concern at the situation…
Facing a “challenging time”, Activision Blizzard announces formation of Workplace Responsibility Committee

Facing a “challenging time”,…

Another day, another development in the messy, appalling saga that is Activision Blizzard‘s response to its ongoing sexual harrassment…
PlayStation boss Jim Ryan calls out Bobby Kotick over Activision Blizzard scandal

PlayStation boss Jim Ryan…

In a letter reportedly sent to staff, Ryan noted that he has contacted Activision to express “deep concern” at…
Former Activision Blizzard lead Jen Oneal was paid less than her male counterpart – report

Former Activision Blizzard lead…

New reports suggest that Jen Oneal, Activision Blizzard‘s former co-lead who stepped down from being head of the company…