And, there's also this quote from Phil Spencer which doesn't mention King by name, but he does state how critically important the mobile component of this acquisition is to Microsoft:
"So you look at a company like Microsoft, and we’re bringing together content and intellectual property to offset the, the distribution capabilities we don’t have on mobile devices. This is our opportunity to fight to compete on the largest platform out there in gaming, which is mobile devices, that’s critically important to us"
And again, Satya Nadella specifically referenced King by name in a call to investors, with emphasis on how "critically" important the mobile aspect of the acquisition is for Microsoft:
"Critically, this transaction significantly expands our presence in mobile, the largest segment in gaming business. Activision Blizzard’s King division is one of the global leaders in mobile gaming."
So, no, I don't think King has been forgotten at all in this transaction. And now after more thoroughly reading through the press release, company wide e-mail, and investor's call, I feel safe in saying that Microsoft doesn't have any intention to divest King from the rest of the acquisition. They clearly see it for the critical component that it is for expanding Microsoft's reach into the mobile space.
Last edited by Mandalore76 - on 19 January 2022
