Microsoft might acquire Warner Bros’ Interactive Entertainment branch, The Information reports. The source states that the company is interested in taking over Warner Bros’ multi-studio game division after as AT&T has reportedly been thinking about a sale since last month.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment now owns a number of game development studios including Rocksteady (Batman: Arkham), Netherrealm (Mortal Kombat), WB Games Montreal, Monolith Productions (Middle-earth: Shadow of War), and more.
Microsoft might have to compete with Take-Two Interactive, Electronic Arts, and Activision Blizzard who also expressed interest in acquiring Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment for about $4 billion. The deal would let Microsoft level up its Xbox Game Studios initiative with more AAA studios to support next-gen gaming.
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