Xbox CEO unsure whether Activision Blizzard merger is paying off

Game Developer · 3 min read · business

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma declined to affirm the $68.7 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition is paying off, despite praising the company's franchises including Call of Duty and World of Warcraft. She noted the deal was made before ChatGPT and amid different strategic priorities. Microsoft has conducted four major layoff rounds since completing the 2023 merger.