Activision Blizzard acquisition is ‘in the best interest of gamers’, says Xbox boss

According to Head of Xbox Phil Spencer, Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard is a move that intends to serve gamers by keeping their needs firmly in sight. Microsoft’s proposed merger with triple-A gaming studio Activision Blizzard has seen the company battling concerns that the merger would do more harm to the gaming industry than good.  But, in an interview for the podcast Second Request (opens in new tab), Spencer explained that, despite scrutiny from regulatory bodies, he believes that Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of the Call of Duty publisher will ultimately benefit gamers if allowed to go ahead.

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