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AcquiredJul 13, 2017

Episode 40: Activision Blizzard

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Guest: Activision Blizzard

Notable books mentioned: Dune by Frank Herbert

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Guest: Activision Blizzard
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Ben & David cover the creation of the gaming world’s equivalent of the 70’s rock supergroup: the 2008 merger of Blizzard and Activision. We tell the story from the Blizzard perspective, tracing the history of one of the most innovative companies in the business from humble beginnings at the hands of UCLA undergrads, to surviving multiple acquisition rollups (including at one point being owned by the French national water company), to joining ultimately with Activision to form the largest gaming company in the world, all while inventing multiple game genres that define the industry as we know it today.
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Dune
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“Dune 2, the game, is based on Frank Herbert's classic sci-fi novels, the Dune series, which are awesome, by the way.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Gamers and fans of sci-fi literature
Key quote: “Dune 2, the game, I don't think becomes super, super popular, but it's the first real-time strategy game.”
The host mentions 'Dune' in the context of its influence on the gaming industry, particularly highlighting the significance of 'Dune 2' as a pioneering real-time strategy game. This reference underscores the book's cultural impact and its connection to the evolution of video games.
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Warcraft

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“Blizzard released the Warcraft movie recently, and it'll be interesting to see how well they're able to parlay the IP from these games into various media.”

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