All those rumours and accusations make a different story when we realize MSoft was looking to buy. The big M may have rung Activision through the sewers of the public eye to get a better deal.
I think it's more likely they saw the opportunity, rather than being involved. Kotick remains, why would they drag him through the dirt then keep him around?
All those rumours and accusations make a different story when we realize MSoft was looking to buy. The big M may have rung Activision through the sewers of the public eye to get a better deal.
Microsoft now owns formerly Playstation mascots.
I think it's more likely they saw the opportunity, rather than being involved. Kotick remains, why would they drag him through the dirt then keep him around?
I've read he is being pushed out after the deal is finished. It could be hogwash though.
I remember the same thing happening with Mojang, so there is a precedent here.