Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this episode of the Group Up Podcast, Samito, Flats, Bogur & I discuss the recent news that Microsoft will be acquiring Activision Blizzard. What does this mean for the future of Blizzard & Overwatch, how will we fit into the Xbox & Game Pass systems and what the hell happens to Bobby Kotick?

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction & Context
04:08 Initial Thoughts
07:00 Bobby Kotick & A No-Brainer For Microsoft?
33:15 The Future: 12 months to 5 years
52:20 Downsides & Concerns?
1:18:47 Potential & Possibilities
1:37:37 Top Wishlist Ideas & Conclusions

#Activision #Podcast #Microsoft

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