Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard is not something to celebrate
(Windows Phone Central)

Why put up a fight when you can just purchase the competitor? If you haven`t heard the news yet, here`s the scoop: Microsoft just plonked down almost $70 billion to gobble up Activision Blizzard, the company famous for Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and getting sued by California for sexual harassment and toxic workplace practices. That`s a big deal — arguably the biggest literal deal to ever grace the gaming industry. But even though it`s massive news, there`s a question to be asked: Is it good news for anyone besides Xbox? Based on all the evidence, not really, especially in the longterm. Xbox gaining a much larger stake in the video game industry not only pushes industry consolidation into just a few large companies, but can stifle innovation among newer IPs and signal the death of others. The biggest fish in the sea Before we dive in, it`s highly recommended you read what analysts have to say about Microsoft`s Activision acquisition. Whether or not you agree with the t...