Elon Musk, Lover Of Video Games, Has Praise For This Record-Breaking Title (And It's Not Elden Ring)
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk praised Diablo IV, a video game title from Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ:ATVI), which saw huge sales figures. Diablo IV sold more than 10 million copies and broke several company records during its second-quarter financial results. Activision Blizzard reported net bookings growth of 50% year-over-year in the second quarter. The company is in the process of being acquired by Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT). Musk's love of video games could play into the inclusion of Tesla Arcade, a platform that allows the playing of video games inside Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) vehicles.
August 07, 2023 | 9:34 pm
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Elon Musk's praise for Diablo IV could boost Activision Blizzard's reputation among gamers and investors.
Elon Musk's praise for Diablo IV, which has already seen significant success, could further boost the game's popularity and, by extension, Activision Blizzard's stock.
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Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard could be positively impacted by the success of Diablo IV.
The success of Diablo IV could make Activision Blizzard a more attractive acquisition for Microsoft, potentially boosting Microsoft's stock.
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Elon Musk's love of video games could influence the inclusion of more games in Tesla Arcade, potentially increasing the appeal of Tesla vehicles.
Elon Musk's interest in video games could lead to the inclusion of more popular games in Tesla Arcade, potentially making Tesla vehicles more appealing to consumers and boosting Tesla's stock.
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