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Xbox's Phil Spencer says Xbox needs to be 'relevant' on mobile
By Samuel Tolbert published
Going mobile Xbox head Phil Spencer says that Xbox needs to be "relevant" on mobile, which is a key reason for the now-completed acquisition of Activision Blizzard King.
Xbox's Phil Spencer is 'all in' if Activision studios want to revisit old franchises
By Cole Martin published
All in Phil Spencer joined the official Xbox podcast today to discuss the Activision acquisition, as well as revisiting franchises from the publisher's catalog.
Readers sent us their wild hopes, dreams, and fantasies for the future of Activision-Blizzard and Xbox
By Jez Corden published
ABK+X With Xbox and Activision-Blizzard teaming up, we asked YOU what you wanted to see from this epic gaming partnership. Here's some of the common themes, craziest ideas, and brightest highlights.
Microsoft News Roundup: Activision Blizzard deal closes, Prime Big Deal Days, and AI chips
By Sean Endicott published
Catching up Microsoft completed its purchase of Activision Blizzard this week. We also saw dozens of deals roll through as part of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
With Activision-Blizzard, the Killer Instinct revival could get some absolutely crazy guest characters
By Alexander Cope published
Xbox Smash Bros. Now that Microsoft has finally acquired Activision-Blizzard, Killer Instinct has the opportunity to bring in new, insane characters and become the Smash Bros. of Xbox.
US tech union praises completion of Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition, says it represents a 'milestone' for improving labor in gaming
By Samuel Tolbert published
The Communication Workers of America union praises Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, saying it's a "milestone" for improving labor in the games industry.
Following Microsoft acquisition, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick to leave in January 2024
By Samuel Tolbert published
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is staying on through the end of 2023 to aid in the transition now that the company has been acquired by Microsoft.
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal for Xbox is now officially done
By Samuel Tolbert published
At last Microsoft closed the Activision Blizzard acquisition on Monday, bringing the Call of Duty publisher in-house at Xbox.
With Activision-Blizzard and Microsoft finally together, Xbox has a huge opportunity
By Jez Corden published
To the moon Microsoft has cleared all hurdles in its efforts to buy the Call of Duty maker. What's next for Xbox? Here's what we know.
Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard for Xbox has been fully APPROVED by the UK regulator
By Samuel Tolbert published
Approved Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard for Xbox has finally been approved by the CMA, the UK regulator and the last thing that was stopping the deal from being completed.
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