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Microsoft (MSFT -1.8%) has a deal near $69 billion to take over Activision Blizzard (ATVI +25.2%); which company in the sector could be the next takeout?

MSFT’s $68.7 billion deal for ATVI brings the tech giant a library of A+ titles … and another way to leverage its cloud heft.

Activision (ATVI) CEO Bobby Kotick is expected to step down from the company once Microsoft (MSFT) officially acquires the company, The Wall Street Journal reported.When the deal was

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MICROSOFT is continuing in its mission to make Xbox the best place to play by snapping up Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion deal. Announced in a blog post, Microsoft Xbox boss Phil Spencer revealed that Activisions extensive library of games would be added to Xbox Game Pass once the deal closes. Some of Activision []

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This confirms why I cast my lot with MSFT CEO Satya Nadella in the first place.MSFT

A new era of gaming will usher in as Microsoft is all set to acquire Activision Blizzard. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella tweeted about this acquisition from his official Twitter handle.

Microsoft is acquiring Activision Blizzard and has created a Microsoft Gaming division. Former Xbox chief Phil Spencer is now the CEO of Microsoft Gaming.

Microsoft takes big $68.7 billion swing on video game company Activision Blizzard while legacy media stays on sidelines

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NEW YORK (Reuters) -Activision Blizzard Inc said on Monday it has fired or pushed out more than three dozen employees and disciplined another 40 since July to address allegations of sexual harassment and other misconduct at the videogame company. After completing reviews, "37 employees have exited the company and another 44 received written reprimands, formal warnings or other discipline," the company said, confirming a report in the Wall Street Journal. The maker of the "Call of Duty" game said it was still working on an interim update and had not yet notified employees. But Activision denied Chief Executive Bobby Kotick held back a summary of the information which had been scheduled for release "before the winter holidays," as the Journal reported. "An interim update to our employees is still being worked on and the company remains committed to continuing to provide periodic updates on its progress," the company said in a statement to Reuters. More than 90% of the reviews launched in 2021 are done of a mix of statements ranging from general complaints that were not actionable or suggested misconduct to a small number of assertions that could be serious, the company said.

37 Activision Blizzard employees have reportedly "exited" the company since July in connection with its attempt to crack down on sexual harassment and workplace misconduct.

Companys actions have come in the wake of pressure from investors, business partners and employees to address complaints over its handling of misconduct issues