Bobby Kotick, the former CEO of Activision Blizzard, has dropped a surprising claim about a lawsuit tied to Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of the company. Kotick alleges that Embracer Group, known lately for its aggressive layoffs and restructuring, secretly orchestrated legal action against him and Microsoft. The suit itself accuses Kotick of rushing the deal through to sidestep fallout from widespread sexual misconduct allegations at Activision Blizzard.
Kotick’s assertion suggests that Embracer’s motives went beyond industry rivalry, implying the lawsuit was manipulated to give Embracer’s own games a sales boost. It’s a bold accusation that adds another layer of complexity to an already tangled story about corporate maneuvering and accountability in the gaming world. Whether or not these claims hold water, it’s clear the fallout from the Activision Blizzard acquisition continues to reverberate far beyond the deal itself.
Source: rockpapershotgun.com
