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How do you lose $625,000,000 on a blockchain browser game? This week we are going to Axie Infinity, and beyond the realms of common sense.

It could make Microsoft a bigger player than ever, but will it go through?

If there's a real case to be made here, it would be the highest-profile in memory.

The video game publisher is rocked by scandals that make it a PR nightmare.

Four U.S. Senators sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission citing concerns about Microsoft Corp’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ:ATVI), the Wall Street Journal reports. The Senators voiced concerns over undermining employees’ calls for accountability over alleged misconduct at the videogame giant. The deal could aggravate the barrage of sexual abuse, harassment, and…

Activision Blizzard agreed to set up an $18-million fund for employees who experienced sexual harassment or discrimination, pregnancy discrimination or retaliation as part of a settlement with a federal employment agency on Tuesday.

The suit says the plaintiff complained to HR on multiple occasions and was dismissed.

The Microsoft sale wasn't good news for everyone, apparently.

The Wall Street Journal reports that federal and state regulators have broadened their investigations into Activision Blizzard Inc's (NASDAQ:ATVI) leadership role in handling workplace misconduct claims. State watchdog, The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing subpoenaed Activision's directors over its workplace issues.  It also has subpoenaed police departments in the Los Angeles area…

In this week’s newsletter: whatever reservations we have about the merger, it’s a chance to bring meaningful, positive change for the people who actually make games

Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard is the biggest acquisition gaming has ever seen, and employees at the latter have mixed thoughts on what it means.