Activision Blizzard's year of news appearances is almost unbelievable, but perhaps none more so than the announcement that Microsoft and Xbox is purchasing them for just under $70 BILLION in cash. But how as the deal made? Now that Activision has released its draft proxy statement we can dive into the details of one of the biggest stories in gaming history, and how Phil Spencer and Microsoft pressed Activision into getting the deal done. It's time to do the hustle...in Virtual Legality. #Activision #Microsoft #Deal *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STREAMLABS - https://streamlabs.com/richardhoeg STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store SEASONED GAMING BITCAST - SUNDAYS AT 11:00 EASTERN https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 2:29 Soliciting Votes (Proxies) 11:16 A Merger Story - Voting NO 15:02 A Merger Story - Phil Makes his Move 25:59 A Merger Story - Other Players in the Game 35:29 A Merger Story - Microsoft Doubles Down 47:04 A Merger Story - Phil and Satya Force the Issue 58:29 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: "Microsoft x Activision" Hoeg Law Playlist    • Microsoft x Activision   ACTIVISION SITE/FILINGS https://investor.activision.com/financial-information/sec-filings https://investor.activision.com/static-files/d8609b3c-7991-4365-b542-ca5ec00cc509 DELAWARE LAW https://delcode.delaware.gov/title8/c001/sc09/index.html https://delcode.delaware.gov/title8/c001/sc09/index.html#262. ARTICLES https://www.wsj.com/articles/activision-videogames-bobby-kotick-sexual-misconduct-allegations-11637075680 https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/18/22789881/microsoft-xbox-boss-phil-spencer-deeply-troubled-by-activision-blizzard-bobby-kotick *** "Virtual Legality" is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law). CHECK OUT THE REST OF VIRTUAL LEGALITY HERE:    • Virtual Legality   DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN COUNSEL. *** Twitter: @hoeglaw Web: hoeglaw.com *** DESIGN WORK Joe Ellis (Logo Design) Chris Leroux (Motion Graphics) For more information: contact Chris at @Chrisleroux on Twitter. PODCAST VERSIONS ALSO AVAILABLE