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Microsoft Acquires Activision Blizzard Deal Finally Complete

After months of regulatory approval processes, Microsoft has officially completed its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, marking the largest gaming industry deal in history. The acquisition brings iconic franchises like Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Candy Crush under the Xbox umbrella, significantly expanding Microsoft's gaming portfolio and Game Pass offerings.

December 28, 2024 By Gaming Editorial Team 5 min read

Latest Updates

Game Release

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Gets PC Release Date

Square Enix announces that the highly anticipated Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will arrive on PC platforms in March 2025, featuring enhanced graphics and mod support.

December 27, 2024 3 min read
Industry

PlayStation 5 Pro Sales Exceed Expectations

Sony reports that PS5 Pro sales have surpassed initial projections, with gamers embracing the enhanced performance and 8K gaming capabilities of the premium console.

December 26, 2024 4 min read
Esports

League of Legends World Championship 2025 Announced

Riot Games reveals the host cities and format for the 2025 World Championship, promising the biggest prize pool in competitive gaming history.

December 25, 2024 6 min read
Technology

NVIDIA RTX 5090 Benchmarks Leak Online

Early benchmark results suggest the upcoming RTX 5090 graphics card will deliver unprecedented 4K gaming performance with ray tracing enabled across all modern titles.

December 24, 2024 5 min read
Game Update

Cyberpunk 2077 Receives Major Free DLC

CD Projekt RED surprises fans with a substantial free content update featuring new missions, vehicles, and quality of life improvements for Night City.

December 23, 2024 4 min read
Mobile Gaming

Pokémon GO Introduces AR+ Battle System

Niantic unveils a revolutionary augmented reality battle system that brings Pokémon fights into the real world with stunning visual effects and immersive gameplay.

December 22, 2024 3 min read

Industry Analysis

The Rise of Cloud Gaming: Transforming the Industry

Cloud gaming services like Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, NVIDIA GeForce Now, and PlayStation Plus Premium are revolutionizing how we access and play games. With high-speed internet becoming more accessible worldwide, the traditional model of purchasing and downloading games is evolving into a subscription-based streaming future.

Major publishers are adapting their strategies to accommodate this shift, with many games launching simultaneously on multiple cloud platforms. This democratization of gaming access is opening up new markets and making high-end gaming experiences available to players regardless of their hardware limitations.

150M Cloud Gaming Users
45% YoY Growth
$8.2B Market Value

Weekly Gaming Roundup

Top Stories This Week

  • Microsoft-Activision deal completion reshapes gaming landscape
  • Steam Winter Sale 2024 breaks previous revenue records
  • The Game Awards 2024 celebrates indie gaming achievements
  • Nintendo Direct January 2025 event officially announced
  • Epic Games Store adds 15 million new users this quarter

Upcoming Releases

Skull and Bones January 15, 2025
Helldivers 2 February 8, 2025
Granblue Fantasy Relink February 28, 2025
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PC) March 15, 2025
Dragon's Dogma 2 March 22, 2025

Industry Movers

Stock Watch: Gaming stocks surge following holiday sales reports, with Sony and Nintendo leading gains.

Merger Activity: Speculation continues around potential acquisitions as major publishers consolidate market positions.

Technology: AI integration in game development reaches new milestones with procedural content generation.

Regulations: EU gaming legislation updates target loot boxes and in-game monetization practices.