Xbox head says it’s “not our intent to pull communities away from” other platforms following Activision Blizzard deal

Following today’s bombshell announcement that Microsoft is purchasing Activision Blizzard for $70BN, many questions still remain, not least regarding how the deal will impact platform exclusivity for the third-party publisher’s previously multi-platform titles – and it’s something Xbox head Phil Spencer has started to address, albeit in the vaguest of terms, as he continues his post-announcement PR rounds.

It’s a topic that was touched upon in the briefest of manners in Microsoft’s original press release announcing the deal, with the company stating, “Activision Blizzard games are enjoyed on a variety of platforms and we plan to continue to support those communities moving forward.”

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