Sep 01 Microsoft’s massive Activision Blizzard deal gets global scrutiny By Matt O'Brien, Kelvin Chan, Associated Press Microsoft's plan to buy video game giant Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion could have major effects on the gaming industry, giving the Xbox maker control of many more popular titles. Continue reading
Apr 14 Lawyer alleges California Gov. Newsom interfered in Activision Blizzard lawsuit By Associated Press A California state lawyer has resigned over what she alleges were undue attempts by Gov. Gavin Newsom and his office to interfere in a state lawsuit against video game giant Activision Blizzard. Continue reading
Jan 18 Watch 5:36 What Activision Blizzard’s acquisition by Microsoft means for its pending lawsuits, gamers By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas Microsoft announced plans Tuesday to buy Activision Blizzard — a huge leader in game development — in a deal valued at $75 billion. But the acquisition comes with significant issues. There have been numerous allegations of sexual misconduct in the… Continue watching
Jan 18 Microsoft buys video game maker Activision Blizzard for nearly $70 billion By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press Microsoft is paying nearly $70 billion for Activision Blizzard, the maker of Candy Crush and ‘Call of Duty,’ as it seeks an edge in the fiercely competitive businesses of mobile gaming and virtual-reality technology. Continue reading
Sep 21 Activision Blizzard confirms SEC probe into discrimination allegations By Tali Arbel, Associated Press Shares have dropped 20 percent in two months as legal woes build over an alleged culture of discrimination against women and minorities at the maker of Candy Crush, Call of Duty, Overwatch and World of Warcraft. Continue reading