Microsoft’s deal with Activision has taken the internet by storm. It is buying Activision Blizzard, the video game publisher behind Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and other flagship franchises, for $68.7 billion.
Many PlayStation users were concerned if Xbox will allow Call of Duty titles to stay on PlayStation. However, Phil Spencer recently announced, after having a word with Sony, Xbox is not planning to take Call of Duty away from PlayStation users. He also mentioned that they value their relationship with PlayStation.
Interestingly, many people got more interested in Phil Spencer and Bobby Kotick after the Activision Blizzard deal. Continue reading to learn more about them.
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Activision Blizzard CEO: Bobby Kotick
Bobby Kotick has been CEO of Activision Blizzard since the merge of Activision and Blizzard back in 2008. He became the CEO of Activision in 1991 and had led the company to splendid success ever since.
However, after years of service at Activision Blizzard, Bobby Kotick will step down from the post of CEO after the upcoming $68.7 billion acquisition is complete.
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard $68.7 Billion Deal
Microsoft is planning to buy Activision Blizzard with $68.7 billion to expand itself into mobile gaming and virtual reality technology competition. Furthermore, with the help of this deal, Xbox will become one of the world’s largest video game companies.
According to Business insider, “Among the many reasons for the purchase, Microsoft wants to bring Activision’s game library into its Netflix-like video game subscription service, Xbox Game Pass.”
Bobby Kotick Net Worth 2022
Call of Duty has helped Activision to generate a lot of profit. According to Forbes, “Kotick’s approximate net worth is around $870 million.”
Phil Spencer Net Worth 2022
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Microsoft recently announced that Spencer’s official title now is “CEO of Microsoft Gaming” rather than “Executive Vice President of Gaming at Microsoft.”
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