A look at where Microsoft Corp. made its money in 2001, 2011 and 2021 reveals the rise of the importance of gaming for the company, even as it recorded strong growth from enterprise and cloud software.
Microsoft announced Tuesday that it plans to acquire Activision Blizzard Inc. for $75 billion. The purchase would give Microsoft a stable of popular game franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft and Candy Crush.