CEO Bobby Kotick is to leave Activision Blizzard this month, ending a 32-year tenure at the publishing giant.
It’s been a busy year for Activision Blizzard, with Microsoft finally closing its acquisition deal with the publisher in October after months of courtroom drama in both the US and UK.
It’s been known for some time that Activision Blizzard’s long-time CEO Bobby Kotick would step down once that takeover was completed, but now it’s official: Kotick’s last day as chief executive officer will be the 29th December 2023. It brings to an end a tenure which has lasted 32 years.
That date was uncovered by The Verge, with the outlet getting hold of an internal email shared with the publisher’s staff. Meanwhile, a separate message, written by Kotick and also sent to Activision Blizzard employees, sees the executive in a wistful mood.
In it, Kotick talks about...
It’s been a busy year for Activision Blizzard, with Microsoft finally closing its acquisition deal with the publisher in October after months of courtroom drama in both the US and UK.
It’s been known for some time that Activision Blizzard’s long-time CEO Bobby Kotick would step down once that takeover was completed, but now it’s official: Kotick’s last day as chief executive officer will be the 29th December 2023. It brings to an end a tenure which has lasted 32 years.
That date was uncovered by The Verge, with the outlet getting hold of an internal email shared with the publisher’s staff. Meanwhile, a separate message, written by Kotick and also sent to Activision Blizzard employees, sees the executive in a wistful mood.
In it, Kotick talks about...
- 12/21/2023
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is stepping down from his role on Dec. 29, as the company further integrates into Microsoft.
Microsoft closed its $68.7 billion acquisition of the video game publisher in October, after overcoming several regulatory hurdles. The acquisition creates a gaming powerhouse by bringing together Microsoft, which owns the Xbox game platform and Xbox Game Studios, and Activision, maker of the Call of Duty, Diablo, Warcraft and Tony Hawk franchises and owner of Candy Crush.
In a note sent to employees Wednesday, Kotick, who has been head of the company for more than 30 years, expressed gratitude for his employees and also praised the skills of Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming. Kotick and the Activision team report to Spencer, as announced when the deal closed.
“Phil shares our values and recognizes our talents. He is passionate about our games and the people who make them. He has bold ambition,...
Microsoft closed its $68.7 billion acquisition of the video game publisher in October, after overcoming several regulatory hurdles. The acquisition creates a gaming powerhouse by bringing together Microsoft, which owns the Xbox game platform and Xbox Game Studios, and Activision, maker of the Call of Duty, Diablo, Warcraft and Tony Hawk franchises and owner of Candy Crush.
In a note sent to employees Wednesday, Kotick, who has been head of the company for more than 30 years, expressed gratitude for his employees and also praised the skills of Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming. Kotick and the Activision team report to Spencer, as announced when the deal closed.
“Phil shares our values and recognizes our talents. He is passionate about our games and the people who make them. He has bold ambition,...
- 12/20/2023
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Boo! If you're looking for some exciting spots to visit while on vacation this summer and you enjoy being a little spooked, "Extra" has 15 of the most haunted places to visit!
From the famous Amityville House in NYC, to the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (said to be haunted by the ghost of Marilyn Monroe), you're sure to get chills up down your spine in these eerie places! Haunted Places to VisitThe Amityville House, Amityville, New York
As the story goes,...
From the famous Amityville House in NYC, to the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (said to be haunted by the ghost of Marilyn Monroe), you're sure to get chills up down your spine in these eerie places! Haunted Places to VisitThe Amityville House, Amityville, New York
As the story goes,...
- 7/19/2010
- Extra
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