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Winners and losers of Microsoft's $75 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard

Shares in Sony slumped more by than 10 percent in Tokyo on Wednesday on news of Microsoft's $75 billion deal to buy the video games maker Activision Blizzard. Investors fear the acquisition could mean popular titles like Call of Duty would be moved exclusively to Microsoft platforms. FRANCE 24's Business…

Sony worth $20bn less after Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard

Sony worth $20bn less after Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard

Microsoft's decision to acquire Activision Blizzard has caused Sony's market value to plummet by $20 billion in a single day.

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Sony Slides on ‘Monumental Challenge’ from Microsoft Gaming Deal

Sony Slides on ‘Monumental Challenge’ from Microsoft Gaming Deal

Shares in Japan's Sony Group fell 9% on Wednesday after gaming rival Microsoft said it will buy developer Activision Blizzard in a record $68.7 billion deal for the industry. While Sony's PlayStation is widely seen as having a lead in the generational battle with Microsoft's Xbox, the purchase of the…

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Microsoft buys Call of Duty and Warcraft maker Activision Blizzard in historic deal

Microsoft's US$68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard will see it take on iconic franchises and make it the third-largest gaming company in the world.

What will (probably) happen to Activision Blizzard's best franchises?

Microsoft must heed the 'Call of Duty.'

PlayStation will reportedly still get ‘some’ Activision Blizzard games

Xbox owns Call of Duty, Overwatch, and more now.

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Microsoft to snap up Call of Duty company Activision Blizzard in £50.6bn deal

The deal between the two companies is one of the biggest of its kind.

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The video game industry reacts to Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard

The video game industry reacts to Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard

Everyone is in shock.

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Will Call of Duty be Xbox exclusive? Microsoft buys Activision, explained

Will Call of Duty be Xbox exclusive? Microsoft buys Activision, explained

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard raises major questions about the future of one of gaming's biggest franchises.

Microsoft purchase of Activision Blizzard won't clean up gamer culture overnight: 5 essential reads about sexual harassment and discrimination in gaming and tech

Microsoft purchase of Activision Blizzard won't clean up gamer culture overnight: 5 essential reads about sexual harassment and discrimination in gaming and tech

Microsoft announced on Jan. 18, 2022, its intention to purchase video game giant Activision Blizzard. The company, publisher of top-selling video games Call of Duty, World of Warcraft and Candy Crush, has been the subject of a series of sexual discrimination and harassment complaints. A day before Microsoft’s announcement, Activision…

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Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick reportedly stepping down following Microsoft acquisition

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick reportedly stepping down following Microsoft acquisition

The deal will likely take a while to close, though.

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3 Stocks Moving On The Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal

3 Stocks Moving On The Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has agreed to purchase "Call of Duty" producer Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) for $68.7 billion, making the purchase Redmond's largest acquisition to date.

Microsoft’s Activision plan shows gaming will be at heart of metaverse

Microsoft’s Activision plan shows gaming will be at heart of metaverse

Analysis: Activision Blizzard deal would help Xbox compete against PlayStation – but will regulators play along?

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Microsoft to Gobble up Activision in $69 Billion Metaverse Bet

Microsoft to Gobble up Activision in $69 Billion Metaverse Bet

Microsoft Corp is buying "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion in the biggest gaming industry deal in history as global technology giants stake their claims to a virtual future. The deal announced by Microsoft on Tuesday, its biggest-ever and set to be the largest all-cash acquisition on…

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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Activision Blizzard 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 7.79% on an annualized basis.

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard are a match made in gaming hell

The $70 billion deal embodies some of the worst trends in the industry

Could Microsoft Make 'Call Of Duty' An Xbox Exclusive? 3 Scenarios To Consider

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced Tuesday morning plans to buy Activision Blizzard, Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) for nearly $70 billion in an all-cash deal.

Mid-Day Market Update: Nasdaq Tumbles 250 Points; Activision Blizzard Shares Jump

Midway through trading Tuesday, the Dow traded down 1.58% to 35,343.17 while the NASDAQ fell 1.70% to 14,640.00. The S&P also fell, dropping, 1.57% to 4,589.66.

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Activision Blizzard Stock Soars On Microsoft Acquisition News; Chart Says Proceed With Caution

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced on Tuesday its plans to acquire gaming giant Activision Blizzard Inc's (NASDAQ:

Looking At Activision Blizzard's Recent Whale Trades

Someone with a lot of money to spend has taken a bearish stance on Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI). And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the big position showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.

Microsoft is buying Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard for $69 billion dollars

The tech juggernaut is will be acquiring yet another huge gaming industry publisher meaning Xbox may see many more exclusives

Bobby Kotick may be on the way out after Microsoft’s Activision deal

Kotick will remain CEO of Activision Blizzard at least as long as the deal is still pending.

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Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard in $69 billion gaming deal

Microsoft Corp. said it’s buying Activision Blizzard Inc. in a $68.7 billion deal, uniting two of the biggest forces in video games.

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Microsoft to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard for nearly $70bn

Tech giant acquires publisher of games including World of Warcraft and Candy Crush

Microsoft To Acquire Activision In $68.7B Deal: What Investors Need To Know

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) on Tuesday announced that it plans to acquire game developer and interactive entertainment content publisher Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) for $95 per shar

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