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Microsoft Confirms More Layoffs Across Multiple Divisions, Games Included

David Carcasole / January 15, 2025

Microsoft confirms more layoffs from its games and other divisions, but won’t say how many are impacted, check out the details for yourself here.

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Blizzard Co-Founder Mike Morhaime Reportedly Left Because He Was Tired Of Butting-Heads With Bobby Kotick

David Carcasole / September 25, 2024

Thanks to a new book coming from Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, we know that Blizzard co-founder Mike Morhaime left ABK because of Bobby Kotick.

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Blizzard’s New President Named Johanna Faries, Former Call Of Duty General Manager

David Carcasole / January 29, 2024

Johanna Faries, former Call Of Duty general manager at Activision has been named Blizzard’s new president, after Mike Ybarra’s departure.

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Microsoft Lays Off 1,900 People Between Activision Blizzard, Xbox Divisions And Cancel’s Blizzard’s New Survival Game

David Carcasole / January 25, 2024

Microsoft lays off 1,900 people between its Activision Blizzard, Xbox divisions, and Blizzard’s previously announced survival game has now been cancelled.

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Bobby Kotick Will Leave Activision Blizzard King Before The End Of December

David Carcasole / December 20, 2023

Bobby Kotick will be leaving Activision Blizzard King and stepping down from his role as chief executive officer by the end of December.

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PlayStation “Is Under Pressure To React” Following Microsoft’s Massive Acquisition Of Activision Blizzard, Says Analyst

David Carcasole / October 17, 2023

PlayStation “is under pressure to react” with its own big acquisition following Microsoft closing its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, says analyst.

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Bobby Kotick Will Remain Activision Blizzard King CEO Until The End Of 2023

David Carcasole / October 13, 2023

Bobby Kotick will no longer be the CEO of Activision Blizzard by the end of 2023, staying on until then to assist Microsoft in its acquisition of ABK.

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Microsoft Now Officially Owns Activision Blizzard King

David Carcasole / October 13, 2023

Microsoft now officially owns Activision Blizzard King as the UK’s regulatory body the CMA has approved the deal, check out the details here.

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Microsoft Has Considered Skipping PlayStation For Activision And Mojang’s Minecraft Titles

David Carcasole / June 23, 2023

Microsoft has considered skipping PlayStation for Activision and Minecraft related titles, Phil Spencer confirmed in his testimony with the FTC.

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FTC Still Of The Mind That Xbox Will Make Games Exclusive Just As It Did With Bethesda Titles Post-Zenimax Acquisition

David Carcasole / June 22, 2023

The FTC is still of the mind that Microsoft will make Activision games exclusive just as it did following its acquisition of Zenimax.

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An Email Between Matt Booty And Tim Stuart Allegedly Includes “Uncontroverted Evidence” Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition Is Meant To Take PlayStation Off The Board

David Carcasole / June 21, 2023

An internal Microsoft email between Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty and CFO Tim Stuart allegedly contains evidence Microsoft is trying to eliminate PS.

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The FTC Will Reportedly File An Injunction To Block Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard King Acquisition

David Carcasole / June 12, 2023

A new report claims that the FTC is setting itself up to file an injunction to temporarily block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard King.

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New Report Point To The EU Approving Microsoft’s Activision Purchase, With The Decision To Be Announced Next Week

David Carcasole / May 10, 2023

A new report indicates that the EU regulators will have their decision announced next week, and that it will move to approve Microsoft’s Activision purchase

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Bobby Kotick Believes The FTC And UK’s CMA Illegally Spoke About The Microsoft/Activision Deal Shortly Before CMA’s Block Decision Publication, FTC Responds “We Absolutely Did Not Collude”

David Carcasole / April 28, 2023

Bobby Kotick alleged that the FTC and the UK CMA illegally spoke about the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard case, the FTC responds by denying it entirely.

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Microsoft “Welcomes” Its Day In Court To Defend Activision Purchase, Following FTC Lawsuit

David Carcasole / December 8, 2022

In the face of a lawsuit from the FTC, Microsoft president says that the company “welcomes” its chance to defend its Activision Blizzard purchase in court.

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The FTC Is Suing Microsoft Over Activision Blizzard King Acquisition

David Carcasole / December 8, 2022

The FTC has filed a complaint to block Microsoft from purchasing Activision Blizzard King, it was revealed on Thursday, hours before The Game Awards.

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UK Regulators Set March 2023 Deadline For Ruling On Microsoft’s Acquisition Of Activision

David Carcasole / October 4, 2022

Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision is going through a second phase of investigations in the UK, with a new ruling deadline of March 2023.

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Phil Spencer Reportedly Promised Jim Ryan That Call Of Duty Would Remain On PlayStation For “Several More Years” Past Its Current Deal With Activision

David Carcasole / September 2, 2022

Phil Spencer reportedly sent a letter to Jim Ryan promising that Call Of Duty would remain on PlayStation for “several more years” after Sony’s current deal

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Almost All Activision Blizzard Shareholders Voted In Favour Of Microsoft Acquisition

David Carcasole / April 28, 2022

Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been approved by Activision’s shareholders, with over 98% of shares voting in favour of the deal.

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Call Of Duty: Vanguard & Warzone Pacific’s Season 2 Launch Has Been Delayed

David Carcasole / January 19, 2022

Activision has announced that the Season 2 launch for Call Of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone Pacific has been delayed, though not by much.

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Activision Blizzard’s Attempt To Halt The Lawsuit Against Them Has Been Thwarted, The Legal Battle Continues

David Carcasole / October 25, 2021

Activision Blizzard’s current legal troubles continue, as the judge has rejected their attempt to have the DFEH’s case against them thrown out.

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