Read Bobby Kotick's Letter To Staff About The Microsoft Buyout
Earlier today, Microsoft announced its intended acquisition of Activision Blizzard for a total of almost $70 billion, making it the biggest acquisition in gaming history if the sale goes through. The surprise announcement comes after months of controversy for Activision Blizzard, which began with a lawsuit from the state of California over the company's alleged culture of harassment.
The official announcement of the acquisition said that «Bobby Kotick will continue to serve as CEO of Activision Blizzard,» though insider reports have suggested Kotick will leave the company once the deal goes through.
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For now, Kotick is still the head of Activision Blizzard, and has sent out a message to all staff about the upcoming acquisition, as reported by The Verge:
«Team,
Today is an incredibly exciting day. As we continue our journey to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment, we will eventually do so as part of Microsoft. I am certain that our incredible talent and extraordinary games combined with our shared commitment to the very best workplace will enable us to grow in an increasingly more competitive race for leadership as gaming through the metaverse evolves.
How we got here and where we’re going
When you reflect on what we’ve built together, we have so much to be proud of. For the last 31 years, we’ve continuously shaped gaming through our commitment to deliver joy, fun, and the thrill of
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