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Activision's Kotick Backs Musk as Gaming Leader Amid Criticism

11/19/2025

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Bobby Kotick, former chief executive of Activision Blizzard, praised Elon Musk on the Rushmore podcast, saying Musk would excel as a video game studio head.
Activision Blizzard progressed from bankruptcy to a Microsoft acquisition worth $75.4 billion.
Critics question Musk's gaming credentials, citing reliance on account-boosting services and claims of gaming prowess.
Glen Schofield dismissed Musk's ambition to build an AI-generated game within a year as unrealistic, illustrating industry divides.

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Bobby Kotick, former chief executive of Activision Blizzard, praised Elon Musk on the Rushmore podcast, saying Musk would excel as a video game studio head.
Activision Blizzard progressed from bankruptcy to a Microsoft acquisition worth $75.4 billion.
Critics question Musk's gaming credentials, citing reliance on account-boosting services and claims of gaming prowess.
Glen Schofield dismissed Musk's ambition to build an AI-generated game within a year as unrealistic, illustrating industry divides.