Slate News What Next TBD: Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Takeover
Oct 21, 2023
Jason Schreier, covering the video game industry for Bloomberg, discusses the potential impact of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard on gamers, exploring regulatory concerns, content exclusivity, and consequences of mergers. They also examine the background and concerns surrounding the acquisition, employee and gamer responses, strategies addressing concerns, and implications for gaming platforms and subscription services. The podcast also touches on the console wars, fan tribalism, the impact of mergers on the gaming industry, and Microsoft's competition with Sony.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Microsoft's Takeover of Activision Blizzard: Potential Impact on Gamers
02:19 • 2min
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Acquisition: Exploring the Components
04:11 • 3min
Microsoft's Takeover of Activision Blizzard
07:37 • 9min
The Console Wars and the Business Perspectives of PlayStation and Xbox
17:00 • 3min
The Impact of Mergers on the Gaming Industry
20:27 • 5min
Microsoft's Takeover of Activision Blizzard and Competition with Sony
24:58 • 2min