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Microsoft announces Xbox leadership changes after Bobby Kotick leaves Activision Blizzard

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Bobby Kotick, the CEO of Activision Blizzard, formally resigns on December 29th. Microsoft hasn’t named a direct replacement but has incorporated Activision Blizzard executives under Matt Booty, Microsoft’s game content and studios president. Kotick’s departure comes just two months after major changes in Xbox leadership. Sarah Bond became Xbox president …

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World of Warcraft director admits the story has been a weakness: “Metzen and I chatted [about it] a bunch recently”

World of Warcraft Cataclysm

Game Director Ion Hazzikostas recently engaged in a conversation with World of Warcraft’s community council, recognizing the game’s ongoing struggle in effectively conveying its narratives — a topic he has recently discussed with Chris Metzen. The complexity of WoW’s overarching story, extending across nine expansions and even into older titles …

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