Platformer

Share this post

Microsoft's new platform principles

www.platformer.news

Microsoft's new platform principles

Will they help get an at-risk acquisition over the finish line?

Casey Newton
Feb 10, 2022
4
Share this post

Microsoft's new platform principles

www.platformer.news
Photo illustration of Microsoft logo above Activision logo showing on a smartphone. Rafael Henrique / Getty Images
(Rafael Henrique / Getty Images)

Today, let’s talk about Microsoft’s new gambit to gain approval for its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

It has now been three weeks since Microsoft set out to acquire the embattled developer of Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Diablo, and other beloved video game franchises. In the company’s opinion, the …

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to Platformer to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
Previous
Next
© 2023 Substack Inc
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start WritingGet the app
Substack is the home for great writing