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Activision Blizzard King Joins Xbox

13 Oct, 2023

After an arduous regulatory journey spanning nearly two years involving Microsoft, Activision, Sony, various gaming entities, and government bodies, Microsoft has made a significant announcement today. They have successfully completed the acquisition of Activision-Blizzard-King.

Warm welcome to all the many talented team members across Activision, Blizzard, and King. Looking forward to creating epic memories for gamers everywhere together! 💚 #TeamXbox https://t.co/flYSyrnXhC
— Aaron Greenberg 🙅🏼‍♂️💚U (@aarongreenberg) October 13, 2023

With the addition of ABK to their portfolio, Microsoft now possesses a wealth of invaluable intellectual property, including renowned titles such as Call of Duty and Diablo. Insights from Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer hint at a keen interest in revitalizing dormant IP from the Activision-Blizzard treasure trove

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