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Activision Layoffs, Microsoft Layoffs
Posted by Roy Schestowitz on Jul 20, 2023
Activision cuts jobs amid Microsoft takeover deal: Divisions affected, number of employees and more
Microsoft is yet to seal the deal to take over Call of Duty maker Activision which was announced in early 2022. According to a report by Verge, the gaming studio has reportedly laid off around 50 employees from its esports division amid the acquisition turmoil. The report also mentioned that the sacked employees have already been informed about the layoffs. As per the report, Activision Blizzard is also planning major changes to the Overwatch League (OWL).