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6 Analysts Dissect Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Deal: 'A Call Option On Numerous Metaverse Plays'

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced Tuesday its biggest-ever acquisition by agreeing to buy Activision Blizzard, Inc.

Why Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal could mean better games

Few things are as perpetually uncool as a tech behemoth, but this week Microsoft gets to play the role of savior.

Los Angeles Times

EXPLAINER: Microsoft's Activision buy could shake up gaming

EXPLAINER: Microsoft's Activision buy could shake up gaming

Microsoft stunned the gaming industry when it announced this week it would buy game publisher Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, a deal that would immediately make it a larger video-game company than Nintendo

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Microsoft takeover of Call of Duty maker wipes $20bn off Sony shares

Investors react to possibility that Playstation and subscription service will lose Activision Blizzard games

The Guardian - UK

Sony Spartacus: Experts say a "bold move" is necessary after Activision-Microsoft deal

Three games industry experts reveal what the landmark deal means for Xbox, Sony, and the industry as a whole.

Bobby Kotick allegedly wanted to buy game sites Kotaku and PC Gamer

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick purportedly considered acquiring gaming-trade sites to change public perception of the company.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sony Slides on ‘Monumental Challenge’ from Microsoft Gaming Deal

Shares in Japan's Sony Group fell 9% on Wednesday after gaming rival Microsoft said it will buy developer Activision Blizzard in a record $68.7 billion deal for the industry. While Sony's PlayStation is widely seen as having a lead in the generational battle with Microsoft's Xbox, the purchase of the…

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Microsoft buys Call of Duty and Warcraft maker Activision Blizzard in historic deal

Microsoft buys Call of Duty and Warcraft maker Activision Blizzard in historic deal

Microsoft's US$68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard will see it take on iconic franchises and make it the third-largest gaming company in the world.

What will (probably) happen to Activision Blizzard's best franchises?

What will (probably) happen to Activision Blizzard's best franchises?

Microsoft must heed the 'Call of Duty.'

Why The $70B Activision-Microsoft Deal Could Hurt Sony

Why The $70B Activision-Microsoft Deal Could Hurt Sony

Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter named Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) his top stock for 2022 at the end of December.

Microsoft to snap up Call of Duty company Activision Blizzard in £50.6bn deal

Microsoft to snap up Call of Duty company Activision Blizzard in £50.6bn deal

The deal between the two companies is one of the biggest of its kind.

Dow Jones Dives As Yields Rise; Microsoft Stock Falls On Activision Deal; This Sector Gushes Higher

Dow Jones Dives As Yields Rise; Microsoft Stock Falls On Activision Deal; This Sector Gushes Higher

The Dow Jones took a dive on rising yields. Microsoft stock was bludgeoned lower on a deal to buy Activision. Oil stocks were gushing higher.

Investors Business Daily

Microsoft Analyst Says Acquisition Of Activision Blizzard Is 'A Major Bet On Consumer'

Microsoft Analyst Says Acquisition Of Activision Blizzard Is 'A Major Bet On Consumer'

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced Tuesday a deal to buy Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ:

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick reportedly stepping down following Microsoft acquisition

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick reportedly stepping down following Microsoft acquisition

The deal will likely take a while to close, though.

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The Guardian - UK

Microsoft’s Activision plan shows gaming will be at heart of metaverse

Analysis: Activision Blizzard deal would help Xbox compete against PlayStation – but will regulators play along?

Asharq Al-Awsat

Microsoft to Gobble up Activision in $69 Billion Metaverse Bet

Microsoft Corp is buying "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion in the biggest gaming industry deal in history as global technology giants stake their claims to a virtual future. The deal announced by Microsoft on Tuesday, its biggest-ever and set to be the largest all-cash acquisition on…

Could Microsoft Make 'Call Of Duty' An Xbox Exclusive? 3 Scenarios To Consider

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced Tuesday morning plans to buy Activision Blizzard, Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) for nearly $70 billion in an all-cash deal.

Microsoft is buying Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard for $69 billion dollars

The tech juggernaut is will be acquiring yet another huge gaming industry publisher meaning Xbox may see many more exclusives

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In this edition of Inverse Daily, read stories about a popular new study citing cannabis as a possible COVID-19 treatment, water vapor on an exoplanet, and more.

Bobby Kotick may be on the way out after Microsoft’s Activision deal

Kotick will remain CEO of Activision Blizzard at least as long as the deal is still pending.

Investors Business Daily

Microsoft To Buy Video Game Giant Activision For $69 Billion In Cash

Software behemoth Microsoft on Tuesday announced a blockbuster deal to buy video game publisher Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion in cash.

Tribune News Service

Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard in $69 billion gaming deal

Microsoft Corp. said it’s buying Activision Blizzard Inc. in a $68.7 billion deal, uniting two of the biggest forces in video games.

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard for nearly $70bn

Tech giant acquires publisher of games including World of Warcraft and Candy Crush

Microsoft To Acquire Activision In $68.7B Deal: What Investors Need To Know

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) on Tuesday announced that it plans to acquire game developer and interactive entertainment content publisher Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) for $95 per shar

The Independent UK

Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion

Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion to gain access to blockbuster games including Call of Duty and Candy Crush

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