Activision Blizzard: What Microsoft Got for $69 Billion

Activision Blizzard: What Microsoft Got for $69 Billion

Last year, Microsoft closed its takeover of Activision Blizzard, the maker of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and Candy Crush. In the months that followed, interest rates rose, expectations changed, and Microsoft Gaming eliminated 8% of its workforce. Jason Schreier is the author of Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment and a reporter at Bloomberg. Schreier joined Ricky Mulvey for a conversation about: - The magic that made Blizzard Entertainment. - The state of the video game industry. - Why Grand Theft Auto VI is taking so long to develop. Companies discussed: MSFT, TTWO, OTC: NTDOY Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Jason Schreier Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Desireé Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Motley Fool Money: 11 26 2010

Motley Fool Money: 11 26 2010

On this week's show, we talk holiday retail and share some timeless investing advice. Plus Corporate Library co-founder and film critic Nell Minow talks Buffett, markets, and movies. Learn more about ...

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Motley Fool Money: 11.19.2010

Motley Fool Money: 11.19.2010

On this week's show, we talk about China's tightening, Ireland's crisis, Wal-Mart's expansion, and Apple's latest music.  Motley Fool Managing Editor Brian Richards serves up a shot of Diageo.   And V...

19 Nov 201039min

Motley Fool Money: 11.12.2010

Motley Fool Money: 11.12.2010

Asian market tumble.  Gold hits a new high.  Cisco and Disney report earnings.  And Walmart makes a big move for the holidays.  On this week's show, we'll discuss those stories, share some stocks on o...

12 Nov 201039min

Motley Fool Money: 11 05 2010

Motley Fool Money: 11 05 2010

The stock market hits a two-year high. The Fed goes on a buying spree.  The GOP wins control of the House. And Starbucks and Whole Foods report big earnings. On this week's show, we'll tackle those st...

5 Nov 201039min

Motley Fool Money: 10 29 2010

Motley Fool Money: 10 29 2010

Who is Todd Combs and what does Warren Buffett see in him? Has Microsoft regained its mojo? And will Kimberly-Clark revolutionize your bathroom? On this week's show, we'll answer those questions, talk...

29 Okt 201039min

Motley Fool Money: 10 22 2010

Motley Fool Money: 10 22 2010

China raises interest rates. Steve Jobs raises the stakes. And Chipotle serves up yummy earnings. On this week's show, we'll talk about those stories, talk tech with Washington Post columnist Rob Pego...

22 Okt 201039min

Motley Fool Money: 10 15 2010

Motley Fool Money: 10 15 2010

Google reports big earnings. Microsoft introduces new phone software. Fed Chief Bernanke says the economy is growing too slowly. And Starbucks says its employees are moving too fast. On this week's "M...

15 Okt 201039min

Motley Fool Money: 10.08.2010

Motley Fool Money: 10.08.2010

On this week's Motley Fool Money, we share some of our favorite recent interviews. Michael Lewis talks about The Big Short. Alice Schroeder talks Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life. Mat...

8 Okt 201039min

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