Activision Blizzard CEO: Joining Microsoft makes the company more like an independent studio
On November 7th, according to foreign media reports, Mike Ybarra, CEO of Activision Blizzard, said recently about his feelings after joining Microsoft, "I believe building a team, focusing on culture, and creating freely will make Blizzard feel more independent than ever beforeOn October 13th, Microsoft officially completed a $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.Previously, Microsoft had stated that after completing the acquisition, it would start adding Activision Blizzard games to GamePass next year...
Foreign media: Microsoft and Activision plan to sell some UK cloud game copyrights
On July 14th, according to Bloomberg News, insiders revealed that Microsoft and Activision Blizzard are considering giving up some control of their cloud gaming business in the UK to appease regulatory authorities, so that they can complete a $69 billion merger and acquisition deal before the July 18th deadline.The person familiar with the matter stated that this may involve selling some of its equity in the UK cloud gaming market to a telecommunications, gaming or internet computing company...
US FTC is appealing Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard deal
[Global Network Technology Comprehensive Report] On July 13, it was reported that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of the United States was appealing against the latest ruling of Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley of the United States Federal Court. The ruling rejected FTC's request for a preliminary ban on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, allowing Microsoft to continue with the transaction...
Message: Microsoft may consider closing Activision Blizzard's UK business
On June 5th, according to foreign media reports, Microsoft President Brad Smith will meet with British Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunter to discuss the UK's competition regulatory authorities' actions to prevent its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.Last January, Microsoft announced that it would spend $68...