Activision Blizzard CEO Reportedly Wanted To Buy Kotaku & PC Gamer
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It's claimed the CEO of Activision Blizzard considered buying game media publicationsKotaku and PC Gamer in an effort to provide more positive stories on the company and its games, something which has since been denied by Activision Blizzard. Bobby Kotick’s position as CEO of the company has been heavily scrutinized amidst reports of abuse, gender discrimination, and other allegations of misconduct at Activision Blizzard. Shareholders, employees, and the general public have called for his resignation alongside other executive-level figures, many of whom left in the wake of the news.
Despite the controversy surrounding Kotick and Activision Blizzard, Microsoft revealed that it is in the process of buying out the company for $68 billion. Kotick will still serve as CEO while the company remains independent, which is believed to be in 2023, though there are unconfirmed reports that Kotick will step down after the deal is finalized. At this stage, the future of Activision Blizzard games being Xbox exclusive is unclear.
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As reported by the Wall Street Journal (via Eurogamer), it's claimed Kotick suggested an acquisition of media publications Kotaku andPC Gamer in response to ongoing negativity surrounding Activision
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