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Xbox Visits Blizzard Following Acquisition
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Xbox Visits Blizzard Following Acquisition

Oct 25, 2023 12:10 PM

Photos have surfaced online of Xbox officials visiting Blizzard after the successful acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft. The tech giant earlier expressed its intent to purchase Activision Blizzard and eventually finalized the deal for a whopping $68.7 billion. The main aim of this visit was to cement the takeover and introduce the employees of both companies to each other. Xbox head, Phil Spencer expressed his willingness to listen to the wants and desires of Blizzard employees - aiming to build trust among them.

During the address, Spencer highlighted that Microsoft does not uphold any preconceived answers but is more interested in understanding and catering to Blizzard employees' needs. He went ahead and compared Blizzard to Pixar, as per reports collected by Windows Central. Spencer conveyed his aspiration for Microsoft to serve as a trusted ally for Blizzard, thereby enabling the latter to realize its visions and dreams.

On the occasion of the event, Blizzard director Mike Ybarra and Activision Blizzard CCO Lulu Cheng Meservey posted on social media. These posts can still be seen online. Further information about the Activision Blizzard acquisition and its implications for gamers and the gaming industry is given in a detailed article provided within the source.

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