Activision Blizzard will aid Microsoft in developing the metaverse
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Acquiring Activision Blizzard doesn`t just help Microsoft further its gaming goals. What you need to know Microsoft has announced its intention to acquire Activision Blizzard in an absolutely massive gaming deal. The deal will add a ton of new studios and even more legendary gaming franchises to the growing Xbox brand. However, it seems the Activision Blizzard deal may also contribute to Microsoft`s vision of the `metaverse` concept. The Activision Blizzard acquisition will `accelerate the growth in Microsoft`s gaming business across mobile, PC, console and cloud and will provide building blocks for the metaverse.` On Tuesday, Microsoft announced it`s acquiring Activision Blizzard, a $70 billion gaming deal that will solidify Microsoft`s place as a gaming powerhouse and add a plethora of studios, games, and franchises to the growing Xbox brand. Acquiring Activision Blizzard doesn`t just affect gaming, however, as Microsoft is also considering how the deal can help execute its vi...