In a shocking turn of events, massive video game juggernaut Microsoft has acquired equally massive video game distributor Activision Blizzard in is whopping deal costing around $70 billion. This news completely blew the video game industry out of the water with fans and streamers alike not hesitating to express their shock.
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Fans and streamers react to Microsoft Activision acquisition
Both the official Twitter accounts of Xbox and Activision informed the community of this acquisition via Tweets. Considering how big these companies are, this is extremely major news. With the sheer number of IPs under Activision, this could serve as a decisive blow to PlayStation between the everlasting console war between Microsoft and Sony.
Today is a historic moment. We are excited to announce that the world-renowned franchises and talented people at @ATVI_AB will be joining Team Xbox!
Full announcement details here: https://t.co/RwF0QgXVwE pic.twitter.com/jIXuYCcndG
— Xbox (@Xbox) January 18, 2022
We are joining the @Xbox family.
Learn what this means for our iconic games and player communities: https://t.co/abPxlb37kA pic.twitter.com/Z8sVgsjScz
— Activision Blizzard (@ATVI_AB) January 18, 2022
The nature of reactions was all across the board. from shell shock to sadness and to happiness. Of course, knowing the internet, a dash of humor is to follow as well.
Fix your games
— MicrosoftWarzone (@ModernWarzone) January 18, 2022
Confirmed, Gaming is front and center of the universe.
— Dr Disrespect (@DrDisrespect) January 18, 2022
Playstion fanboys rn pic.twitter.com/6FKJC3iEUW
— 🐯 RefluxCapacity 🐯 (@RefluxDxD) January 18, 2022
Next up.. pic.twitter.com/i3ef0v1uSm
— Creeper (@Creeperbrine102) January 18, 2022
Playstation still has better exclusives sadly.
— ً (@Asensii20) January 18, 2022
They now belong to the same company…. pic.twitter.com/LVibGUkjGr
— Clap Bandicheeks (@mr_evaporation) January 18, 2022
Gamepass is just getting more and more terrifying to Sony fans the more time goes on. pic.twitter.com/7CUqtm4mFE
— Simon Stevens (@vita_quest) January 18, 2022
Also they name dropped Guitar Hero??? I’m hoping a revival of the series is coming. pic.twitter.com/nFE7tbxWPD
— Justin (@PapaBear6910) January 18, 2022
Today is a historic moment. We are excited to announce that the world-renowned franchises and talented people at @ATVI_AB will be joining Team Xbox!
Full announcement details here: https://t.co/RwF0QgXVwE pic.twitter.com/jIXuYCcndG
— Xbox (@Xbox) January 18, 2022
This account has been purchased by Microsoft.
ⓘ 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
— MicrosoftWarzone (@ModernWarzone) January 18, 2022
Such a great time to own an Xbox or a PC. Gamepass is the best value when it comes to gaming and it’s not even close. https://t.co/PDyipLKIHU
— Andrew Martin (@AMartin0994) January 18, 2022
It seems like the gaming community is yet again split over this recent deal. However, there is no denying that this move can set a precedent for the gaming industry. For example, Call of Duty is such a successful and huge franchise that even the most casual player will be familiar with its impact on the video game industry and its impact on the day-to-day culture as well. Questions have arisen about what this acquisition bodes for the franchise, Some are of the belief that Call of Duty will now be a Microsoft exclusive.
On the other hand, fans are refuting this argument claiming that considering the vast player base Call of Duty has, it being an exclusive for Microsoft will lead to the game incurring losses. Adding on, fans who are awaiting this year’s iteration of the shooter need not worry whether or not the game will be playable on PlayStation. It is expected that this deal is supposed to wrap up all the way in 2023. This means that Call of Duty Modern Warfare II will be having a regular release.
