Does Activision Blizzard have a deal with Microsoft?

Activision Blizzard is one of the largest third-party publishers, with some major franchises that would give a much-needed boost to Microsoft's games catalog, including Call of Duty, Candy Crush and Overwatch. Oct. 18 is the date Microsoft set to finalize its deal with Activision.

Did Microsoft win FTC brawl over $69B Activision Blizzard merger?

"Microsoft Wins FTC Brawl Over $69B Activision Blizzard Deal as Merger Nears Close". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 15, 2023. ^ Batchelor, James (January 3, 2023). "Chile approves Microsoft Activision Blizzard merger". GamesIndustry.biz. Archived from the original on May 17, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2023.

Will Bob Kotick leave Activision Blizzard after Microsoft deal closes?

"Bobby Kotick will remain Activision Blizzard CEO but reports suggest he may leave once Microsoft deal closes". gamesradar. Archived from the original on January 20, 2022. Retrieved January 20, 2022. ^ Kaplan, Anna. "Activision Blizzard CEO Kotick Reportedly Leaving Company After Microsoft Deal Closes". Forbes.

Who is the CEO of Activision Blizzard?

According to official announcements, under the deal Kotick will remain the CEO of Activision Blizzard, and is expected to keep the position while the deal goes through regulatory processes, as Activision Blizzard remains independent from Microsoft until the deal closes.