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Activision Reportedly Planning To Layoff 136 Employees In Ireland Office
According to a report by Emer Walsh of the Irish Examiner, Activision Blizzard is planning to cut over 130 roles in its Irish office in Blackpool, Cork.
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Diablo 4 Is First Activision Blizzard Game To Come To Game Pass Which Now Has 34 Million Subscribers
Another revelation during the Xbox business update was that Diablo 4 will be coming to Game Pass. Although Xbox brought dozens of Bethesda titles to Game Pass
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FTC Raises Eyebrow On Microsoft’s Massive Layoff. Microsoft Clears The Air
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues its scrutiny of Microsoft’s operations, especially the mass layoffs announced by the company in January.
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Tempers And Accusations Flare As Microsoft Slashes 1,900 Jobs Across Xbox, Activision Blizzard, And Bethesda
Microsoft has announced that it is cutting a massive 1,900 jobs across its video games unit. Xbox boss Phil Spencer said the company will support those impacted.
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Leaked 25 Minutes Modern Warfare 3 Campaign Taken Down, Raises Trophy List Concerns
A 25-minute footage of the Modern Warfare 3 campaign surfaced online ahead of the November 10 release date—although early access begins today for pre-order customers.
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Artisan Studios Will Open Largest Foreign-Owned Studio In Saudi Arabia
Quebec City, Canada-based Artisan Studios has revealed that it will open a new studio in Saudi Arabia. The studio has also promised that it would create the first AAA games in the region.
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What Is The Fate Of Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick After The Acquisition?
With the Microsoft Acquisition of Activision Blizzard now completed, one question on the minds of many is the fate of Bobby Kotick, the CEO of Activision Blizzard.
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Microsoft $68.7 Billion Activation Deal Officially Closed. What Lies Ahead?
In what is considered the biggest acquisition in the video game industry, Microsoft has completed the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. It is also Microsoft’s biggest deal yet.
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Gamescom 2023 Will Host A Record Number Of Exhibitors. Confirmed Announcements
By the numbers, Gamescom is the largest video game trade fair on earth. This year’s edition will kick off on Wednesday, 23 August 2023, and run until Sunday, 27 August 2023.
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Microsoft Activision Takeover May Happen Before July 18
Following the decision of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the coast is now clear for the conclusion of the Microsoft Activision takeover. When consummated, Microsoft will become the third largest video game publisher in the world.