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Microsoft's $132B Gaming Acquisition Faces Revenue Challenges

1/16/2025

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Microsoft's ambitious $132 billion acquisition of Activision and Bethesda is facing scrutiny as gaming revenue growth disappoints. Although revenue surged by 43% year-on-year, the tech giant grapples with a stagnant Game Pass subscriber base, requiring a threefold increase by 2030. Developer pushback against Game Pass adds another layer of challenge to its gaming strategy.

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Microsoft's ambitious $132 billion acquisition of Activision and Bethesda is facing scrutiny as gaming revenue growth disappoints. Although revenue surged by 43% year-on-year, the tech giant grapples with a stagnant Game Pass subscriber base, requiring a threefold increase by 2030. Developer pushback against Game Pass adds another layer of challenge to its gaming strategy.