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Microsoft has agreed to pay $250 million to settle shareholder litigation tied to its $75.4 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition. Court approval is still required, and Reddit discussion focused on Bobby Kotick, the sale price, and the deal’s long-term effect on game industry competition.

PC Gamer reports Jeff Kaplan says escalating revenue demands around Overwatch League and pressure from Activision Blizzard leadership pulled resources away from the game and contributed directly to his eventual departure.