Microsoft has officially appointed Johanna Faries as Blizzard Entertainment's new president. World of Warcraft developer Blizzard Entertainment will now be officially spearheaded by Call of Duty's former general manager, Johanna Faries, Reuters reports.
Activision Blizzard and Microsoft have recently announced the extension of their $69 billion deal deadline by three months until October 18. The extension comes as the two companies seek approval from UK authorities for what could be the largest gaming deal in history. Read on to learn more.
In a bid to acquire Activision Blizzard for a staggering $68.7 billion, Microsoft faced a significant hurdle when the British Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocked the acquisition. However, recent developments have led to a temporary halt in the proceedings, allowing for further negotiations to resolve the dispute.