Xbox's Gaming Empire Grows: The Most Iconic Franchises Under The Gaming Giant, Fans' Wish Lists For Revivals
Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has completed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ:ATVI), gaining control of iconic video game franchises including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Guitar Hero, Diablo, Warcraft, and Candy Crush Saga. The deal also involved 10-year agreements with other platforms such as Sony Group Corp.'s (NYSE:SONY) PlayStation and Nintendo ADR (OTC:NTDOY) to ensure the continued availability of these games.
October 16, 2023 | 9:46 pm
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Nintendo will continue to have access to Activision Blizzard's games due to a 10-year agreement negotiated by Microsoft.
The 10-year agreement negotiated by Microsoft ensures that Nintendo will continue to have access to Activision Blizzard's games, maintaining its current position in the gaming market.
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Sony's PlayStation will continue to have access to Activision Blizzard's games due to a 10-year agreement negotiated by Microsoft.
The 10-year agreement negotiated by Microsoft ensures that Sony's PlayStation will continue to have access to Activision Blizzard's games, maintaining its current position in the gaming market.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
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Activision Blizzard's acquisition by Microsoft could lead to a revival of some of its classic games.
The acquisition by Microsoft could lead to a revival of some of Activision Blizzard's classic games, potentially increasing its popularity and revenue.
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Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard could potentially boost its gaming portfolio and revenue.
The acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft gives it control over some of the most iconic gaming franchises, potentially increasing its market share and revenue in the gaming industry.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100