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Microsoft Completes Record $75.4 Billion Activision Blizzard Acquisition

Microsoft finalizes its historic $75.4 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, making it the largest video game acquisition in history. The deal brings major franchises like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft under the Microsoft Gaming division.

Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard for Nearly $69 Billion

Microsoft acquires the troubled gaming giant Activision Blizzard in a massive all-cash deal to boost its mobile and cloud gaming capabilities.

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Activision Blizzard Albany QA Testers Unanimously Form Company's Second Union

Quality assurance testers working on Diablo at Activision Blizzard's Albany studio vote 14-0 to unionize under the Communication Workers of America. This landmark victory follows a similar successful unionization effort at Raven Software earlier this year.

Microsoft Agrees to $68.7 Billion Activision Blizzard Buyout

Microsoft announces a massive $68.7 billion deal to purchase gaming giant Activision Blizzard. This acquisition makes Microsoft the third-largest gaming company in the world by revenue.

Microsoft Buys Troubled Activision Blizzard in Record $68.7 Billion Deal

Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion in an all-cash deal, bringing major franchises under the Xbox umbrella. The purchase occurs as the gaming giant faces severe employee unrest and ongoing sexual harassment scandals.

Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard in Record $68.7 Billion Gaming Deal

Microsoft announces a massive $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, making it the third-largest tech deal in history. The move positions Microsoft to compete directly with industry leaders like Sony and Tencent in the rapidly growing gaming market.

Microsoft Agrees to Historic $68.7 Billion Activision Blizzard Acquisition

Microsoft announces its largest acquisition ever by purchasing gaming giant Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion in an all-cash deal. The monumental move positions Microsoft to compete directly in building the metaverse.

Square Taps Blizzard Veteran Amrita Ahuja as New Chief Financial Officer

Square names former Blizzard Entertainment executive Amrita Ahuja as its new CFO, replacing Sarah Friar who departed for Nextdoor. The hire comes as the mobile payments company looks to maintain financial discipline amid growth.