Activision Blizzard Might Not Need Microsoft. Just Look at 'Diablo IV' Sales. - Barron's
1. Microsoft's $69 billion Activision deal faces regulatory hurdles in the U.S. and U.K. 2. Activision's Diablo IV sold $666 million in five days, a record for Blizzard. 3. Wedbush analysts raised Activision's revenue estimates after strong Diablo IV performance. 4. FTC seeks to block Microsoft's acquisition, but analysts are optimistic about the deal. 5. Concerns about cloud gaming competition due to Call of Duty remain.