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     Microsoft Gaming Has Laid Off 2,550 Employees Since its Acquisition of Activision Blizzard in 2023

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     Microsoft Announces 650 Layoffs at Xbox Unit in Bid to Cut Costs After Activision Acquisition

     Microsoft said it is cutting 650 jobs in its Xbox unit, the third such layoff this year as the company tries to rein in costs and integrate its $69 billion (roughly Rs. 5,79,115 crore) acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.

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     Tony Hawk: "I've been talking to Activision again, which is insanely exciting"

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     Xbox lays off 650 more staff as total cuts pass 2,500 since buying Activision Blizzard

     Microsoft has laid off hundreds more staff from its Xbox division, with exec Phil Spencer admitting to another ‘challenging day’.

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     Microsoft is reportedly axing 650 jobs in its Xbox games division — less than a year after closing its Activision deal

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   Activision Blizzard is a leading interactive entertainment and gaming corporation with iconic franchises such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Candy Crush. Learn more about its platforms, communities, careers, and investor relations.

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   Activision Blizzard is an American video game holding company that owns and operates popular franchises such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Candy Crush Saga. It was formed in 2008 by the merger of Activision and Vivendi Games, and in 2023 it was acquired by Microsoft Gaming.

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   Explore the latest games, news, and merchandise from Activision, the publisher of Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk, and more. Pre-order Black Ops 6, buy Modern Warfare III, or download Crash Bandicoot on mobile.

5. www.bbc.co.uk › news › business-67080391Microsoft completes $69bn takeover of Call of Duty maker ...

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   Oct 13, 2023 · Microsoft has completed its $69bn (£56bn) takeover of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard in the gaming industry's biggest ever deal. It comes as Microsoft, which owns the Xbox gaming...

6. www.activisionblizzard.com › about-usAbout - Activision Blizzard

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   Activision Blizzard is a leading global gaming company that connects and engages the world with games such as Candy Crush, Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and more. Learn about its portfolio, divisions, leaders, and commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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   Jan 18, 2022 · Microsoft announces plans to acquire Activision Blizzard, a leader in game development and interactive entertainment content publisher, to accelerate its gaming business across mobile, PC, console and cloud. The deal will include iconic franchises like "Call of Duty," "Warcraft" and "Candy Crush" and is expected to close in fiscal year 2023.

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   Jan 18, 2022 · Microsoft announces plans to buy Activision Blizzard, a leader in game development and interactive entertainment content publisher. The acquisition will expand Microsoft's gaming business across mobile, PC, console and cloud and will provide building blocks for the metaverse.

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   What will Activision Blizzard do after the deal closes?

   • Once the deal closes, the Activision Blizzard business will report to Phil Spencer, CEO, Microsoft Gaming. “Gaming is the most dynamic and exciting category in entertainment across all platforms today and will play a key role in the development of metaverse platforms,” said Satya Nadella, chairman and CEO, Microsoft.

   Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard to bring the joy and community

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   What games are made by Activision Blizzard?

   • Among major intellectual properties produced by Activision Blizzard are Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Guitar Hero, Tony Hawk's, Spyro, Skylanders, World of Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, Hearthstone, Heroes of the Storm, Overwatch, and Candy Crush Saga.

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   What is Activision Blizzard Media?

   • Activision Blizzard Media unlocks the gateway for brands to the #1 gaming platform in the western world. And our Activision Blizzard Consumer Products Group and Activision Blizzard Esports teams lead the charge on extending the ways fans connect with our franchises in their everyday lives.

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   What happened to Activision Blizzard?

   • Kotick proposed the merger to Activision's board, which agreed to it in December 2007. The new company was to be named Activision Blizzard and would retain its central headquarters in California. Bobby Kotick of Activision was announced as the new president and CEO, while René Penisson of Vivendi was appointed chairman. [ 25]

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