Tuesday, January 18, 2022 14:15:04 UTC
Activision Blizzard, a major player in the video game industry, has agreed to be purchased by Microsoft for $68.7 billion in cash. Premarket shares ($ATVI) skyrocketed.
The acquisition would be Microsoft's largest-ever purchase, and the biggest video game deal in history.
Among the many titles produced by Activision Blizzard are the video games Call of Duty, Candy Crush, Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, and Heartstone. This deal, according to Microsoft, will help the company's gaming division grow across all platforms - mobile, PC, console, and cloud.
To become the world's third-largest gaming company, Microsoft would need to acquire Activision Blizzard. For Microsoft's fiscal year that ends in June 2023, the acquisition of Activision Blizzard is expected to be completed, subject to regulatory review and shareholder approval.(More)
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Wednesday, January 05, 2022 14:22:48 UTC
In spring 2022 Sony will investigate entering the electric vehicle market, desiring a piece of the fast-growing green mobility market. Sony shares rose 4% in Tokyo morning trade.
Sony already has superior technology in sensors, as well as audio and entertainment systems, which are essential for autonomous driving.
The introduction of Sony Mobility follows the company's unveiling of a prototype sport utility vehicle (SUV) that is currently being tested on public roads.
The VISION-S 02 prototype is based on the same electric car chassis as the VISION-S 01 coupe, which began public road testing in Europe in December 2020.(More)
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Wednesday, January 05, 2022 14:22:48 UTC
In spring 2022 Sony will investigate entering the electric vehicle market, desiring a piece of the fast-growing green mobility market. Sony shares rose 4% in Tokyo morning trade.
Sony already has superior technology in sensors, as well as audio and entertainment systems, which are essential for autonomous driving.
The introduction of Sony Mobility follows the company's unveiling of a prototype sport utility vehicle (SUV) that is currently being tested on public roads.
The VISION-S 02 prototype is based on the same electric car chassis as the VISION-S 01 coupe, which began public road testing in Europe in December 2020.
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