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Activision Blizzard Is Being Sued by Shareholders Over Microsoft Sale. Here's Why it Matters.

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

The Street

Microsoft's Activision Acquisition Triggers Regulatory Subpoenas Over Workplace Harassment

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…

Benzinga

Pushing Buttons: the Microsoft-Activision deal is a chance to transform game development

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

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Activision employees on Microsoft deal: “We’re gonna be lost in the shuffle.”

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.

Inverse

Before Microsoft deal, Activision Blizzard considered Electronic Arts

Apparently, EA was too small for Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick's long-term goals.

Input

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick wanted to buy Kotaku, PC Gamer

Why work toward positive change when you can just silence naysayers instead?

Input

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.

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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

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick reportedly stepping down following Microsoft acquisition

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

USA Today Sports Media Group

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.

Input

Microsoft To Buy 'Call of Duty' Maker Activision Blizzard For $68.7 Billion

Microsoft made its most aggressive play into the video game space Tuesday with a $68.7 billion takeover bid for Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard.

The Street

Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard

The gaming company has been dealing with a wave of harassment accusations.

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