![]() ![]() It’s also a big moment for Microsoft and Big Tech’s historically acrimonious relationship with regulators. He says this $75bn deal gives Microsoft control of the company that publishes not only Call of Duty but also other popular video games, like Candy Crush . . .Īnd my personal favourite, Spyro the Dragon . . .Īnd the successful takeover of Activision isn’t just a big moment for the video gaming industry. Michela Tindera That’s the FT’s west coast editor Richard Waters. ![]() Given the scale in the game’s industry, it’s caused huge waves and it could completely change the face of the gaming industry. Richard Waters This, by anybody’s standards, was an absolutely huge deal. It’s one of the world’s best-selling video game franchises, and as of earlier this month, it’s owned by Microsoft, a company that had to wage its own battle to take control of the game’s publisher, Activision Blizzard. ![]() Michela Tindera The game puts you on a mission to attain glory over a wide variety of enemies. Michela Tindera In the video game Call of Duty, you’re dropped into the shoes of elite military forces advancing through combat zones. This is an audio transcript of the Behind the Money podcast episode: ‘How Microsoft bagged Activision Blizzard’ Michela Tindera and Richard Waters Jump to comments section Print this page ![]()
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