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Similarly, Microsoft’s gaming division is running into roadblocks, despite their high-stakes $70 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Reports indicate that their gaming sector has not expanded and has fallen short of expectations. Unlike previous successes, Microsoft's recent evaluations show stagnant growth.
The Shift Towards AI
Interestingly, while gaming was once considered Microsoft's goldmine, current shifts in focus towards artificial intelligence and cloud computing suggest that the gaming division may be relegated to a less critical status within the company. Stock performance indicates that investors are more interested in AI developments than the gaming segment, which has failed to meet projected goals.