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News Xbox Fans Call For Microsoft To Bring Back Classic Activision Games
Blur, anyone?
Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard means that the company will have access to massive range of IP, and Xbox fans are already calling on various franchises from Activision's storied history to be brought back in the future. The one we're seeing requested most prominently right now is Blur. This was a beloved but...
News Activision Looked For Other Buyers Before Accepting Xbox Offer
"The board weren’t sold on Microsoft as the acquirer"
Xbox might be one of the biggest players in gaming, but it took some convincing for Activision Blizzard to accept Microsoft's offer. Looking at who else was involved, we can be happy Xbox came out on top! According to another Bloomberg report, Activision was looking for potential buyers when...
News Activision Blizzard Boss Expected To Leave Once Xbox Deal Is Done, According To WSJ Report
But he'll still likely receive a substantial payout
Will he stay, or will he go? That's the question everyone is asking about Bobby Kotick right now after Microsoft announced its plans to purchase Activision Blizzard in a deal worth around $70 billion. Although The New York Times suggested Kotick would be "available as needed" after the acquisition...
Talking Point Will Call Of Duty Become An Xbox Exclusive In The Future?
It's up to Phil & Co
And breathe! Today's news that Microsoft is purchasing Activision Blizzard has got us all flustered here at Pure Xbox, and although we know some of the details of the acquisition already, we've still got tons of questions that are being left unanswered — or vaguely answered — for the time being. For example, what's...
News Mobile Gaming A 'Critical' Part Of Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Acquisition
Yes, it includes the Candy Crush IP
Today's mammoth announcement that Microsoft is purchasing Activision Blizzard brings to mind IP such as Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot and Overwatch — but the company is also really excited about the potential for mobile gaming. Speaking as part of a con
News Some Activision Games Will Still Release On PlayStation, Claims Report
Update: Phil Spencer gives hope to PS4, PS5 fans
Update: In response to Bloomberg's report, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has shared some comments suggesting that Microsoft won't be pulling Activision Blizzard games away from PlayStation, although it's not 100% clear whether he means existing titles or games that are set to release in the future. "I’ll...
News Phil Spencer Will Lead Activision Blizzard Teams As CEO Of Microsoft Gaming
Quite the promotion
The news that Xbox is in the process of buying out Activision, adding their development teams to its portfolio, is absolutely massive. So big, that it looks like things are changing for gaming at Microsoft. Tucked into the purchase announcement post, is a look at the new gaming structure at Microsoft for when the deal goes...
News Bobby Kotick Will 'Continue To Serve' As Activision Blizzard CEO, Says Microsoft
Update: WSJ reports he will leave post-acquisition
Update: Kotick told The New York Times this afternoon that he will be "available as needed" after the acquisition goes through, and reportedly declined to confirm that he will be CEO after the deal has been finalised. Additionally, The Wall Street Journal has suggested that Kotick will be leaving...
News Activision Blizzard Games Will Come To Xbox Game Pass As Part Of Acquisition
SO. MANY. GAMES.
In an absolutely historic deal, Xbox is in the process of buying Activision Blizzard. The deal means that Activision games will fall under the Xbox banner, including massive franchises like Call of Duty, Overwatch, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro
News Activision Blizzard Sued Over Culture Of Harassment And Discrimination
Allegations of "sexual harassment with no repercussion"
Content warning: Please be aware that the following article and the sources linked within touch on topics including discrimination, sexual harassment and assault, and suicide. Bloomberg Law has reported today that a lawsuit has been filed against Activision Blizzard, Inc. by the California...
News Activision Blizzard Confirms More Remasters Are On The Way In 2021
"We have a few things up our sleeve"
We've seen some absolutely fantastic remasters from Activision Blizzard including the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 in recent years, and it looks like more are on the way in 2021! The company revealed these plans during an earnings call yesterday (thanks VGC), where it commented...
