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Microsoft plans to buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7bn

Microsoft plans to buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7bn

Microsoft says it plans to buy major games company Activision Blizzard in a deal worth $68.7bn. This would be the biggest acquisition in Microsoft’s history. And this would be the biggest acquisition in the video game industry’s history. The deal is expected to get completed in 2023. The biggest acquisition in the video game industry’s […]


Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 delayed

Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 delayed

In a post-earnings conference call yesterday, Activision Blizzard announced that two of its upcoming titles, Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4, have been delayed. Neither game had release windows prior to this announcement, but it was largely believed that they would be launching at some point before the end of 2021. However, it’s now painfully clear […]


Notorious Studios formed by ex-Blizzard developers

Notorious Studios formed by ex-Blizzard developers

A group of developers who formerly worked at Blizzard Entertainment announced that they’ve started their own game studio, Notorious Studios.


Activision Blizzard sees Record Finances Thanks to Call of Duty

Activision Blizzard sees Record Finances Thanks to Call of Duty

Activision Blizzard has reported their financial results for 2020, which show that Call of Duty has had very good results.


Activision Blizzard’s Second Quarter big boost

Activision Blizzard’s Second Quarter big boost

Much like every other gaming company, Activision Blizzard has reported strong revenues for the three months ending June 30, 2020.


Activision Blizzard’s earnings stumble while Call of Duty continues to do well

Activision Blizzard’s earnings stumble while Call of Duty continues to do well

Activision Blizzard’s financial results for 2019 so far have fallen in line with the expectations the company set with investors, that this would be a transition year.


Rod Fergusson leaves The Coalition to join Blizzard

Rod Fergusson leaves The Coalition to join Blizzard

Rod Fergusson will be leaving developer The Coalition to head over to Blizzard and work on the Diablo franchise as of next month.


Hundreds of employees let go by Activision Blizzard

Hundreds of employees let go by Activision Blizzard

In a recent earnings call Activision Blizzard announced that they would begin the process of laying off eight percent of their staff.


Mike Morhaime steps down as Blizzard President

Mike Morhaime steps down as Blizzard President

Activision Blizzard announced that Mike Morhaime would be stepping down as President of Blizzard Entertainment, and will be succeeded by J. Allen Brack.


Battle for Azeroth fastest-selling expansion for World of Warcraft

Battle for Azeroth fastest-selling expansion for World of Warcraft

Blizzard has reported that Battle for Azeroth, the latest expansion for the popular MMO World of Warcraft, is the fastest-selling they’ve ever had.