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Activision studio Toys for Bob is going independent after sweeping Xbox layoffs
Activision studio Toys for Bob has announced its becoming an independent entity. This is happening after sweeping layoffs impacted 86 employees.
Diablo IV will be the first Activision Blizzard title on Xbox Game Pass
The first Activision Blizzard game to join Xbox Game Pass will be Diablo IV, and it's due to land on March 28.
Microsoft’s gaming layoffs include 86 jobs at Skylanders studio Toys for Bob
Microsoft’s post-acquisition layoffs at Activision Blizzard have already caught the FTC’s eye. Now we know more about which subsidiary studios will take the hit.
FTC accuses Microsoft of misrepresenting its Activision Blizzard plans after layoffs
The FTC is accusing Microsoft of contradicting its pledge to allow Activision Blizzard to operate independently post-acquisition.
Microsoft's gaming revenue was up 49 percent in Q2, mostly thanks to the Activision deal
Microsoft's gaming revenue is up 49% in Q2, mostly thanks to the Activision deal.
Microsoft slashes 1,900 jobs across Xbox and Activision Blizzard
Microsoft is the latest company to announce a major round of layoffs in its gaming division. It's cutting around 1,900 workers from its Xbox, Activision Blizzard and ZeniMax (aka Bethesda) teams.
Former Call of Duty chief Johanna Faries is Blizzard's new president
A former Activision executive is taking over at Blizzard as its new president. Johanna Faries was most recently general manager of Call of Duty.
Ubisoft+ rebrands its $18 premium tier and adds an $8 Classics option
Ubisoft is revamping its games subscription service into two tiers, the multi-platform Premium offering and the cheaper Classics option on PC.
Bobby Kotick's reign at Activision Blizzard ends December 29, 2023
Bobby Kotick will officially step down as CEO of Activision Blizzard on December 29, 2023.
The Overwatch League appears to be over
The Overwatch League seems to be no more. "We are transitioning from the Overwatch League and evolving competitive Overwatch in a new direction," a Blizzard spokesperson told Engadget.
Bobby Kotick will remain Activision Blizzard CEO until the end of 2023
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick looks set to leave the company now that Microsoft owns it. Kotick, a controversial figure, has been in the role since 1991.
Microsoft officially owns Activision Blizzard, ending a 21-month battle with regulators
The biggest acquisition in gaming history and one of the largest in the tech industry is finally complete. A year and a half after the deal was announced, Microsoft has bought Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion.
Microsoft's $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard finally gets UK approval
After a protracted back and forth, the UK's antitrust regulator has given Microsoft the green light to buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion.
Modern Warfare III and Diablo IV won't come to Game Pass until 2024
Activision Blizzard is waiting for Microsoft's acquisition to be finalized before adding recent and upcoming titles to Game Pass.
The FTC is challenging Microsoft’s $69 billion buyout of Activision again
The Federal Trade Commission said it will revive its attempt to block Microsoft's $69 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard in an adjudicative process.
Microsoft will bring PC Game Pass to NVIDIA's GeForce Now on August 24th
Microsoft's PC Game Pass will be available through NVIDIA's GeForce Now later this week.
FTC puts internal trial over Microsoft-Activision deal on hold
The Federal Trade Commission has formally put its administrative trial over Microsoft's pending acquisition of Activision Blizzard on hold. That opens the door for the companies to amicably resolve the FTC's concerns about the merger as they attempt to get the $68.7 billion deal over the line.
Activision Blizzard lays off around 50 esports staff amid a potential Overwatch League overhaul
Activision Blizzard has laid off around 50 employees from its esports division. The company is also preparing for some potentially huge changes to the Overwatch League, which spell an end for its city-based franchise format.
Microsoft and Activision extend the deadline for their $68.7 billion merger to October 18th
Microsoft wasn't able to complete its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard by a July 18th deadline. There are still some regulatory issues to clear up. However, the companies have agreed to extend their merger agreement to get the deal done.
Microsoft and a UK regulator have been granted more time to resolve Activision merger issues
Microsoft has been granted more time to resolve a UK regulator's concerns over its proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. A tribunal has paused Microsoft's appeal against the CMA's decision to block the deal.
