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Microsoft lays off 1,900 employees in its gaming division following Activision Blizzard buyout
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Microsoft lays off 1,900 employees in its gaming division following Activision Blizzard buyout

The Hindu  

Microsoft is laying off about 1,900 employees in its gaming division, according to an internal company memo, just over three months since the tech giant completed its $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard. “As we move forward in 2024, the leadership of Microsoft Gaming and Activision Blizzard is committed to aligning on a strategy and an execution …

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Microsoft lays off 1,900 employees in its gaming division following Activision Blizzard buyout
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Microsoft lays off 1,900 employees in its gaming division following Activision Blizzard buyout

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Microsoft is laying off about 1,900 employees in its gaming division, according to an internal company memo, just over three months since the tech giant completed its $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard. “As we move forward in 2024, the leadership of Microsoft Gaming and Activision Blizzard is committed to aligning on a strategy …

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Microsoft lays off 1,900 employees in its gaming division following Activision Blizzard buyout
11 months ago

Microsoft lays off 1,900 employees in its gaming division following Activision Blizzard buyout

LA Times  

Microsoft is laying off about 1,900 employees in its gaming division, according to an internal company memo obtained by the Associated Press on Thursday. Microsoft is laying off about 1,900 employees in its gaming division, according to an internal company memo, just over three months since the tech giant completed its $69-billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard. “As …

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US Northern Plains brace for worst blizzard in years, warnings stretch across 5 states
11 months, 4 weeks ago

US Northern Plains brace for worst blizzard in years, warnings stretch across 5 states

Hindustan Times  

A severe winter storm is battering the northern plains and upper midwest regions of the US, causing travel chaos and power outages for millions of people. Some regions hit with record-breaking snowfall, while others experience an unseasonably warm Christmas / The National Weather Service has issued a warning that “blizzard conditions for central South Dakota into parts of Nebraska, Kansas …

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'Call of Duty' to remain on Playstation
1 year, 5 months ago

'Call of Duty' to remain on Playstation

The Hindu  

Tech giants Microsoft and Sony reached a deal to keep releasing the popular "Call of Duty" video games on the Playstation game console, Microsoft announced Sunday. Microsoft, owner of the rival Xbox console, moved to acquire game studio Activision Blizzard - which produces "Call of Duty" - in January 2022. "We are pleased to announce that Microsoft and PlayStation have …

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Microsoft signs 10-year deal with Nware after UK blocks Activision deal
1 year, 7 months ago

Microsoft signs 10-year deal with Nware after UK blocks Activision deal

Live Mint  

Following the United Kingdom government thwarting a deal between Microsoft Corporation and Call of Duty makers Activision Blizzard, the tech giant has signed a 10-year deal with Spanish cloud gaming platform Nware. The decade long deal will allow the tech giant Microsoft to stream Activision Blizzard titles, days after Britain blocked its $69 billion buyout of the "Call of Duty" …

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Blizzard to hit UK this weekend as cold snap continues
2 years ago

Blizzard to hit UK this weekend as cold snap continues

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery A snow storm is set …

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Author loses laptop containing draft of new novel in Shetland blizzard
2 years ago

Author loses laptop containing draft of new novel in Shetland blizzard

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Crime writer Ann Cleeves is appealing for help after losing …

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Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard in all-cash deal valued at $68.7 billion
2 years, 11 months ago

Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard in all-cash deal valued at $68.7 billion

Live Mint  

Microsoft Corp. agreed to buy Activision Blizzard Inc. in an all-cash deal valued at $68.7 billion, using its largest acquisition by far to grab a videogame heavyweight that has been roiled by claims of workplace misconduct. Microsoft said the transaction would make it the world’s third-largest gaming company by revenue, behind China’s Tencent Holdings Ltd. and Japan’s Sony Group Corp. …

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Activision Blizzard pushes out dozens of employees over workplace misconduct
2 years, 11 months ago

Activision Blizzard pushes out dozens of employees over workplace misconduct

Live Mint  

Activision Blizzard Inc. has fired or pushed out more than three dozen employees and disciplined about 40 others since July as part of efforts to address allegations of sexual harassment and other misconduct at the videogame giant, according to people familiar with the situation. A summary of those personnel actions was scheduled to be released by Activision before the winter …

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