Microsoft to buy 'Call of Duty' maker Activision Blizzard for $69 bn in likely biggest US tech deal
Updated On: 19 January, 2022 01:09 PM IST | San Francisco | IANS
When its acquisition of the maker of popular games like Call of Duty (CoD) and Warcraft closes, Microsoft will become the world's third-largest gaming company by revenue, behind Tencent and Sony
Planned acquisition includes franchises from Activision Blizzard and King studios like 'Warcraft', 'Diablo', 'Overwatch', 'Call of Duty' and 'Candy Crush' in addition to eSports activities. Photos: iStock
In the biggest deal ever in the world of gaming, Microsoft on Tuesday announced to acquire Activision Blizzard, the maker of popular games like Call of Duty (CoD) and Warcraft, for a whopping $68.7 billion.
When the transaction closes, Microsoft will become the world's third-largest gaming company by revenue, behind Tencent and Sony.
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