"Phil Spencer's Overwatch 2 Experience Leads to Cancellation of Activision-Blizzard Deal"

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer cancels the deal with Activision-Blizzard after playing Overwatch 2 and expressing disappointment with the game's changes, missing features, and broken promises. Spencer criticizes the shift to 5v5 gameplay, longer queue times for tanks, and the absence of the anticipated single-player mode. Overwatch 2 Game Director Aaron Keller admits that the focus was on transitioning to a more predatory business model, leading to Spencer's frustration. Activision-Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick declines to comment.