One of the most striking news of this week was Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The company, which has invested in Xbox more than ever in recent years, has already made a name for itself by purchasing studios like Bethesda. This time, the acquisition of a giant company like Blizzard had an earthquake effect. While the gaming world is still talking about it, signals of change have been given from the top of the company.
Road to ‘troubled’ Activision Blizzard CEO
Let alone the games that Activision Blizzard has released in recent years, because there are bigger problems than that. The departure of the CEO of the company, Bobby Kotick, which has damaged its reputation as a company in recent years, is considered certain. A petition was even launched among the employees for the CEO, who had been involved in harassment incidents many times before, to step down. Microsoft, which bought the company, is also aware of this situation and when the purchase is completed in 2023, Bobby Kotick will see a way.
There is also news about the manager of subsidiary Blizzard Entertainment. Mike Ybarra, who has been running the company for a few months, made the following statement about the future:
I’ve been running Blizzard for several months, and in addition to this week’s exciting news, I’d like to share some initial thoughts as we try to put our team and players at the forefront of everything we do.
2021 was tough for all of us. As individuals, we care about treating everyone around us with respect and dignity. As professionals, we attach great importance to our crafts and want to work in the most supportive and safe environment possible.
Mike Ybarra
It is certain that a lot will change not only in Activision Blizzard but also in the game world in the coming months. This purchase will be talked about for years and will directly affect many competitions, especially console wars. While these conflicts between companies continue, it is also a matter of curiosity what will happen to the players. For example, no commitment has been made about which platforms Call of Duty will be released on, which scares us.
36286
