Microsoft finally completes its Activision Blizzard acquisition

Microsoft finally completes its Activision Blizzard acquisition

Microsoft It’s done: Microsoft completed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The $69 billion deal means that some of gaming’s biggest franchises, including Call of Duty, are now Xbox properties. First announced in January 2022, the blockbuster deal has faced tons of scrutiny from regulators like the CMA and FTC, with there being worry that it’d … Read more

Phil Spencer responds to Xbox leak, says much has changed

Phil Spencer responds to Xbox leak, says much has changed

Microsoft Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has finally commented on the massive Xbox leak that happened earlier today. In his public statement, he explained that “so much has changed” since many of the documents were created and asked fans to be excited about Xbox’s future. On Tuesday morning, unredacted versions of a lot of documents … Read more

Microsoft Sells Activision Blizzard Streaming Rights To Ubisoft

Microsoft Sells Activision Blizzard Streaming Rights To Ubisoft

Somehow, over a year later, Microsoft’s attempted $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard just took its weirdest turn yet. The tech giant announced today that it will sell off the streaming rights for Call of Duty, Overwatch, and more to rival publisher Ubisoft as part of one last attempt to get holdout regulators in the … Read more