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Blizzard Entertainment boss Mike Ybarra thinks that being acquired by Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) will allow it to be more independent and serve players "better than we ever have."

What Happened: Ybarra expressed optimism for the studio's future autonomy following its acquisition by Xbox, speaking at the BlizzCon 2023 event.

The comments were made in light of the $69 billion deal where Microsoft took ownership of the iconic gaming studio and its popular franchises.

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Ybarra, who has been with Blizzard since 2019, believes the merger with Microsoft will usher in a new era for the ...

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