Episode 469: Microsoft Buys Activision/Blizzard

The title about says it all. Microsoft has straight up purchased Activision/Blizzard -- in cash, no less -- and while it'll take til September 2023 to get everything sorted, probably, it's one of the biggest shakeups in the history of videogames. Meanwhile, T.J. is still salty over Vicarious Visions developing Diablo II: Resurrected, while the trio discusses the plans for Sony's Game Pass. This week's news includes:

• Microsoft spends almost $70B in buying Activision/Blizzard
• City-building RTS The Settlers launches in March, closed beta next week
• Split Pad Pro getting the Attachment Set
• PS3 games reportedly appear on PS5 Store

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