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Xbox creator blasts Activision acquisition for rewarding ‘despicable practices’
Seamus Blackley, one of the original architects of the Xbox console and brand, said he felt “sickened” that the Microsoft acquisition of Activision meant a big payout for the wrong people....
Microsoft’s splurge on Activision Blizzard could mainstream the metaverse
Microsoft’s $68.7B splurge on Activision Blizzard is huge news for gaming, but the company has also pointed to its impact on another market: the metaverse. In a press release announcing the deal, th...
Bobby Kotick interview: Why Activision Blizzard did the deal with Microsoft
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick spoke with GamesBeat's Dean Takahashi to explain why he agreed to sell to Microsoft for $68.7 billion.Read More...
Microsoft’s Activision Deal Is Almost More of an Anti-Metaverse Play
Microsoft claims its $68.7 billion dollar purchase of Activision Blizzard will provide the “building blocks of the metaverse.” In reality, the deal is more likely to refocus the metaverse conversa...
Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard — is this a good thing for gamers?
Microsoft has announced its intention to purchase Activision Blizzard. Here's what that could mean for gamers....
With Activision, Microsoft Bets on the Future
Video games have become weapons that tech titans wield to try to shape our future....
Microsoft to Buy Activision Blizzard for Nearly $70 Billion
With the deal, the largest in the software maker’s history, Microsoft will acquire Activision’s huge pool of users and access to some of the world’s most popular games....
What’s All the Hype About the Metaverse?
Microsoft cited the metaverse as a reason for buying Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. Let’s break down what that really means....
Metaverse Gaming Firm Animoca Raises $360M
The Australian metaverse gaming firm Animoca Brands has raised close to $360 million in a funding round, valuing the company north of $5 billion. As Reuters reported Tuesday (Jan. 18), the funding rou...
QANplatform Launches the World’s First Ethereum-Compatible, Quantum-Resistant Blockchain
January 18, 2022 – Tallinn, Estonia QANplatform, the quantum-resistant layer one hybrid blockchain platform, has launched its testnet. It allows participants to add the QAN testnet to MetaMask ...
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