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Sony buys Bungie: How the deal will “pressure Microsoft” in one crucial way

Sony's purchase of Bungie, the developer behind Destiny, is another big move that could change the face of gaming. Here's what it means for Sony, Bungie, and Microsoft

Inverse

If You Invested $1,000 In Activision When It Acquired Blizzard, Here's How Much You'd Have Now

One of the big headlines last week was the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT).

Benzinga

Activision employees on restructuring: "Union-busting is their goal"

Workers at Raven Software, an Activision Blizzard studio, recently formed a union, and they allege that the company's recent actions amount to deliberate union-busting.

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'Warzone 2' is exactly what Call of Duty needs, but it may come too late

'Warzone 2' is reportedly in development and while that news might come as a shock, it's a necessary move for the Call of Duty franchise.

Inverse

Existing Agreements Between Microsoft, Activision, Sony Point To 'Call Of Duty' Remaining Multiplatform (For Now)

Microsoft Corporation's (NASDAQ: MSFT) planned acquisition of game developer Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) left PlayStation fans feeling left out — or at least wondering if they might

Benzinga

Activision’s next few 'Call of Duty' games will be on PlayStation

Activision Blizzard Inc. will release at least the next three games in its hit video game franchise "Call of Duty" on Sony Group Corp.’s PlayStation, even after the publisher was bought by rival Microsoft Corp.

Tribune News Service

Activision Teases New Survival Game for 2025 Amid Microsoft Controversies

Call of Duty's owner is looking for new worlds to conquer as it contends with internal controversies, labor unrest and its acquisition by Microsoft.

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Three ways for Sony to avoid getting left behind by Microsoft

Sony has had a rough few days. The Japanese tech giant has lost a whopping US$14 billion (£10 billion), or about 9% of its total value, since rival Microsoft’s announcement that it is purchasing popular videogames maker Activision Blizzard for nearly US$70 billion.

The Conversation

Microsoft Sees Strong Earnings on Cloud Computing

Microsoft beat market expectations Tuesday with strong quarterly performance in cloud computing and software, still benefitting from the pandemic's online shifting of work, play, shopping and learning. The US tech colossus, which announced last week a blockbuster deal to buy gaming giant Activision Blizzard, said profit jumped to $18.8 billion…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pushing Buttons: the Microsoft-Activision deal is a chance to transform game development

In this week’s newsletter: whatever reservations we have about the merger, it’s a chance to bring meaningful, positive change for the people who actually make games

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard: with the video game industry under new management, what's going to change?

In 1979, a group of disgruntled Atari employees decided to quit and create their own company. Activision was the world’s first “third-party” game development company, producing and publishing titles for other companies’ platforms.

The Conversation

Activision Union Efforts Grow As Microsoft Deal Heats Up

Employees at Activision Blizzard's Raven Software are asking the company to recognize their new union.

The Street

Microsoft Intends To Keep 'Call Of Duty' On PlayStation Following Activision Blizzard Acquisition

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) on Tuesday announced plans to acquire game developer Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) for $95 per share in an all-cash deal.

Benzinga

Stock Market Enters Correction As Bond Yields, Oil Prices Soar; Microsoft Buys Activision, Netflix Dives: Weekly Review

A stock market correction is underway, with early rebound attempts reversing lower. Microsoft made a blockbuster deal. Netflix plunged.

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How Microsoft's Activision Blizzard takeover will drive metaverse gaming into the mass market

Microsoft was positioning itself as one of the pioneers of the metaverse even before its US$75 billion deal to buy online gaming giant Activision Blizzard. In the days after Mark Zuckerberg rebranded Facebook last October as Meta with his near movie-length promotional film about the potential for virtual worlds, Microsoft…

Manchester Evening News

Microsoft Gaming CEO confirms Call of Duty will stay on PlayStation

Phil Spencer has announced Microsoft's plans for Call of Duty on PlayStation after acquiring Activision Blizzard

Axios

Microsoft's deal for Activision Blizzard is all about the metaverse

The tech giant is positioning its big gaming acquisition as part of the drive toward a 3D metaverse, but the connection is blurry.

The Street

Netflix, Peloton, Intel, Microsoft And Slumping Tech Stocks - Five Things You Must Know

Stock futures trade mixed amid the worst week for tech since October of 2020; Netflix shares plunge on weak subscriber growth forecasts; Peloton hits back at "false" production pause report; Intel unveils plans to invest $20 billion in two chipmaking plants in Ohio and Microsoft says it will keep the…

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Four decades later, Microsoft finally owns 'Zork'

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard completes a circle that opened in 1979.

Benzinga

Microsoft's 10 Biggest Acquisitions Of All Time: Activision, LinkedIn And More

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) on Tuesday announced plans to acquire game developer Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) for $95 per share.

Manchester Evening News

Sony expects Microsoft to 'abide by contractual agreements' in Activision takeover

The future of popular titles such as Call of Duty remains uncertain for PlayStation players

Inverse

Activision employees on Microsoft deal: “We’re gonna be lost in the shuffle.”

Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard is the biggest acquisition gaming has ever seen, and employees at the latter have mixed thoughts on what it means.

Inverse

Sony just got sucker-punched, but here’s how PlayStation could bounce back

Microsoft just bought Activision for $68.7 billion, putting the PlayStation brand in a tough position.

The Street

Microsoft Hears Its Call to Duty

Acquisition of Activision Blizzard is another smart play by CEO Satya Nadella, Real Money's Stephen Guilfoyle argues.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sony says “contractual agreements” will keep Activision games on PS5

Sony has responded to Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard, stating "contractual agreements" should keep relevant games on PS5.

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