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Microsoft Corp.agreed to buy Activision Blizzard Inc.in an all-cash deal valued at $68.7 billion, using its largest acquisition by far to grab a videogame heavyweight that has been roiled by claims of workplace misconduct . The deal, if completed, would sharply expand Microsoft’s already sizable videogame operation, adding a stable […]

Microsoft is acquiring gaming giant Activision Blizzard in a deal worth just shy of $69 billion—which the Xbox owner says will allow it to gain access to hundreds of millions of gamers and position it as “the world’s third-largest gaming company by revenue, behind Tencent and Sony.”nnIn a press release, […]

Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard In Deal Valued At Nearly $70 Billion The Xbox company has acquired Activision Blizzard in the company’s largest acquisition in its history. Following reports, Microsoft has now officially announced it has acquired Activision Blizzard in a deal said to be valued at nearly $70 billion. “Over […]

So, Is Call Of Duty Going Xbox-Exclusive? Microsoft is acquiring Activision Blizzard, but does that mean Call of Duty will become an Xbox-exclusive series? Microsoft made the shocking announcement on Monday that it plans to acquire gaming giant Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion deal , the richest ever for […]

Microsoft to acquire gaming giant Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion Gaming “will play a key role in the development of metaverse platforms.” By Catherine Thorbecke January 18, 2022, 2:22 PM • 5 2:45 On Location: January 18, 2022 Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.Jae C.Hong/AP Microsoft Corp.announced plans […]

NPR subscribe to Short Wave podcast NPR One Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Alexa RSS link Science NASA scientists estimate Tonga blast at 10 megatons January 18, 2022 2:27 PM ET Geoff Brumfiel Facebook Twitter Instagram Enlarge this image The island of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai as imaged by the […]

The chief executives of America’s largest airlines warned of a “catastrophic disruption” to travel and shipping operations if telecommunication companies roll out their 5G technology as planned Wednesday without limiting the technology near US airports. Verizon and AT&T have already delayed the launch of their new C-Band 5G service twice […]

Legendary games, immersive interactive entertainment and publishing expertise accelerate growth in Microsoft’s Gaming business across mobile, PC, console and cloud. REDMOND, Wash.and Santa Monica, Calif.– Jan.18, 2022 – With three billion people actively playing games today, and fueled by a new generation steeped in the joys of interactive entertainment, gaming […]

Aldi has opened its first checkout-free supermarket where people can shop without having to scan a product. The grocer is operating a “trial” store in Greenwich, London, which allows customers to complete their shop and pay without going to a till. Instead, customers can download the Aldi Shop&Go app, and […]