Episode 40: Activision Blizzard

This podcast episode intricately chronicles the evolution and impact of Blizzard Entertainment, from its early games like Warcraft and Diablo to the groundbreaking rise of esports through Starcraft, culminating in the pivotal merger with Activision. The narrative not only highlights Blizzard's innovative contributions to gaming, such as Battle.net and the modding community, but also explores the broader implications of the merger for the gaming landscape, touching on changing distribution models and potential franchise expansions akin to Disney. Ultimately, the episode poses questions about the future trajectory of Activision Blizzard and what might have been had the merger not taken place.