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Inside the history of Activision Blizzard, the video game maker Microsoft bought for $69 billion

By Sports Wire on January 7, 2025

The Activision Blizzard logo is displayed on a large, concave screen in a dimly lit room as small groups of people watch the screen.
Activision Blizzard, owned by Microsoft, is the video game maker behind popular franchises like Call of Duty.

AP Photo/Jae C. Hong


  • Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard for $69 billion, making it the third-largest gaming company.
  • Activision Blizzard had some 10,000 employees as of 2022, but Microsoft has enacted mass layoffs.
  • Here's the history of the company behind iconic games like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft.

Activision Blizzard is one of the most well known publishers in the video game industry.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company is best recognized for its popular franchises, including Call of Duty, Diablo, Overwatch, World of Warcraft, and Candy Crush Saga.

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