Microsoft's webpage about its Activision Blizzard acquisition lists the potential benefits of the deal for players, game creators, and the wider gaming industry.
Microsoft has explained"how our acquisition of Activision-Blizzard fits into our gaming strategy" with a new webpage about it, listing Microsoft's commitments, the benefits of the deal, and more.Microsoft'soutlines what the company sees as the benefits of the deal for players, game creators, and the gaming industry.
For game creators, Microsoft says there are"more ways to get games in front of more players through support, investment and better access to gamers, better revenue and fair marketplace rules through our app store principles," and"greater flexibility in payment systems and the experience they provide their fans."
Lastly, Microsoft says the benefits for the gaming industry are"more competition in mobile, where a couple of big players dominate, greater competition in traditional gaming, where Sony and Nintendo will remain the biggest," and"emphasis on positive workplace culture and increased local investment from Microsoft in studios and creative ecosystems around the world."
The appearance of Microsoft's new website about the Activision Blizzard acquisition comes in the wake ofThe site also lets you view the latest update on the acquisition, some quotes from Microsoft about its gaming strategy and commitments, and more. The update and statements don't yet tell us anything new, but it's good to have a place we can refer to when there are more developments.
What do you think of Microsoft's listed benefits of the Activision Blizzard deal, and the new website to showcase them? Let us know in the comments!
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