Activision Blizzard

Blizzard Entertainment, the video-game development studio acquired by Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) for $69 billion, appointed Johanna Faries as its new president, succeeding Mike Ybarra. Faries, previously the general manager for the Call of Duty franchise at Activision, will take on the role...

In a recent blog post on callofduty.com, Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Activision Blizzard and its associated studios addressed the issue of in-game conduct within the Call of Duty franchise. The focus was on the implementation of a new automated chat monitoring system designed to detect and...

Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Activision issued a warning to Call of Duty players, stating that its anti-cheat technology, Ricochet, will now automatically close the game if it detects aim assist being used with a mouse and keyboard. The warning, delivered via X (previously known as...

Microsoft’s President, Brad Smith, has lauded the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for its "fair" stance on the Activision Blizzard deal. What Happened: Smith had previously criticized the CMA for blocking Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ:MSFT) acquisition of Activision Blizzard in...

The upcoming "Call of Duty" installment, codenamed 'Saturn' and referred to as Call of Duty 2025, will venture into a semi-futuristic setting, set to be a direct sequel to "Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. " Insider Gaming's sources reveal that the game, anticipated around...

Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY) is anticipating a $1.5 billion loss by 2027 due to Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ:MSFT) acquisition of Activision Blizzard. What Happened: Sony sees the merger of Activision Blizzard and Microsoft as a substantial threat to its console and subscription businesses, according...

Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Quality Assurance (QA) workers within Activision are protesting a new return-to-office mandate, labeling it a "soft layoff" and fearing it will force many employees out of the company. What Happened: The ABK Workers Alliance opposes this mandate,...

The Insomniac data breach disclosed a significant agreement between Sony Group Corp. (NYSE: SONY) and The Walt Disney Company's (NYSE: DIS) Marvel, outlining exclusive rights for Sony to produce X-Men games until Dec. 31, 2035. The Rhysida ransomware group leaked over 1TB of internal data from...

Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Activision, the publisher behind Call of Duty, recently addressed the ongoing debate surrounding skill-based matchmaking (SBMM). The statement, shared via CharlieIntel, emphasized the importance of player experience and promised a detailed explanation in the...

A leaked survey from Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Blizzard hinted at potential pricing strategies for the forthcoming Diablo IV expansion, Vessel of Hatred. Diablo IV initially garnered positive reviews upon its June release, but criticism surfaced regarding its grind-heavy endgame and...

Blizzard Entertainment boss Mike Ybarra thinks that being acquired by Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) will allow it to be more independent and serve players "better than we ever have." What Happened: Ybarra expressed optimism for the studio's future autonomy following its acquisition by Xbox,...

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella on Friday shared a letter to the shareholders in which he highlighted LinkedIn’s significant milestone along with shedding light on the company’s performance in gaming, search, security, and its vision for the “new era of AI....

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in Britain has approved the proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). This approval comes after Microsoft made concessions to allay competition fears....

U.S. stocks traded higher with the Dow Jones gaining over 110 points on Thursday. The Dow traded up 0.35% to 33,666.34 while the NASDAQ rose 0.83% to 13,201.28. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining 0.59% to 4,299.70. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors...

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (F.T.C.) agreed to pause its in-house trial against the $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) by Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT). What Happened: The decision marks a significant victory for Microsoft and Activision as they strive to...