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While Xbox revenue impresses shareholders, Microsoft avoids saying “layoffs” when talking about 1,900 employee job losses

While Xbox revenue impresses shareholders, Microsoft avoids saying “layoffs” when talking about 1,900 employee job losses

After laying off a small town of employees from its gaming division last week, Microsoft managed to hold an earnings call, and while it was predictable, its top executives were vague in a way that didn’t feel right. Talked about said layoffs… without really talking about layoffs. Yes, after acquiring Activision Blizzard, which furloughed 1,900 ...

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the announcement to its shareholders

the announcement to its shareholders

In October last year, Netflix announced in Europe that it would remove the basic ad-free package. An action which will now culminate in the rest of the countries where this subscription is still active. There communicated by letter to its shareholders with the earnings report for the final quarter of 2023. Additionally, the streaming giant ...

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The game’s benchmark rating displeases shareholders

The game’s benchmark rating displeases shareholders

Callisto protocol tests failed. Press returns that do not suit Krafton (PUBG) investors. The group was sanctioned. The Callisto Protocol is available today for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. A survival horror that we really liked in writing. But now the overall test result is insufficient for some. With 44 professional ...

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CEO Bobby Kotick to stay vote shareholders

CEO Bobby Kotick to stay vote shareholders

Activision Blizzard Shareholders Vote For It! CEO Robert A. Kotick should remain on the board of directors despite the allegations. Shortly after shareholders agreed to halt efforts to address harassment at the company, they also voted on a list of nominated board directors, which includes CEO Bobby Kotick. According to a document filed on June ...

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Shareholders demand annual reports on harassment

Shareholders demand annual reports on harassment

Will Activision Blizzard release annual reports on harassment and discrimination at its company soon? In any case, if nothing is recorded, that’s what the company’s shareholders want now. The latter recently advocated such transparency in order to better prevent abuse. And if the vote cast isn’t binding on Activision’s management, the pressure is now on ...

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Activision-Blizzard shareholders say YES to Microsoft

Activision-Blizzard shareholders say YES to Microsoft

On January 18 of this year, the company now run by Satya Nadella surprised us with an important announcement. The purchase intent of nearly 70,000 million from the world’s largest independent video game publisher. Well the Activision-Blizzard shareholders have given their consent to Microsoft. What was the final share price and what do we expect ...

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Activision Blizzard: Shareholders agree to acquisition by Microsoft

Activision Blizzard: Shareholders agree to acquisition by Microsoft

Microsoft’s takeover of publisher Activision Blizzard is progressing. The shareholders recently approved the takeover. Earlier this year, official news came that Microsoft was planning to take over publisher giant Activision Blizzard. A number of well-known brands such as World of WarCraft, StarCraft, Call of Duty and Diablo would fall into the hands of the Xbox ...

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Activision Blizzard acquisition has been approved by shareholders

Activision Blizzard acquisition has been approved by shareholders

A buyout is not done in the blink of an eye. Especially when it comes to astronomical sums like now. In any case, a new step has just been taken with the takeover of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft. Explanations. As you can probably imagine, buying a business is a long and winding road. For example, ...