Microsoft has officially announced the completion of its acquisition of Activision Blizzard King, an acquisition that was first announced in January 2022. With this acquisition, Microsoft consolidates its presence in the video game industry and expands its franchise portfolio. Additionally, the news confirms that Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick will step down from his position at the end of 2023.
An important step in the gaming industry.
Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard King is a major milestone in the video game industry. This acquisition unites two giants of the gaming world, and adds the iconic Activision Blizzard and King franchises to the Microsoft ecosystem.
A message from Phil Spencer and Bobby Kotick.
Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, expressed his excitement about the acquisition, highlighting the importance of the Activision Blizzard King franchises in the history of gaming. He also emphasized Microsoft’s commitment to inclusivity and expanding the gaming experience to more people, including cloud streaming and more.
Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard, thanked the fans and stressed that today is a good day to play. He confirmed that the gaming community is essential and will be welcomed on all platforms, even if Xbox is not where they prefer to play their favorite franchises.
New possibilities on the horizon.
This acquisition promises to unlock new possibilities for players, such as the arrival of Activision Blizzard, Blizzard and King franchises to Xbox Game Pass and other platforms. The news also mentions Microsoft’s commitment to making more games available in more places, including cloud streaming in the European Economic Community.
Lovers of the Activision, Blizzard and King franchises have an exciting future ahead of them with the acquisition of Microsoft. This news marks a new chapter in the evolution of the video game industry.
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