Xbox's Misguided Comparison: Blizzard as the Pixar of Gaming

A reader criticizes Microsoft's attitude towards its recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard, particularly their description of Blizzard as the "Pixar of gaming." The reader argues that Microsoft doesn't fully understand the companies it's buying, pointing out the inconsistent output of Bethesda and the repetitive nature of Activision's Call of Duty franchise. They also question Blizzard's creativity and imagination, citing the perceived stagnation of franchises like World of Warcraft and Overwatch. The reader suggests that Microsoft would have been better off investing in new studios rather than buying existing ones, and warns that Xbox may be setting themselves up for disappointment if they believe they've acquired companies on par with Naughty Dog or FromSoftware.