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British research firm Ampere Analysis highlights four upcoming video games—Baldur’s Gate III, Black Myth: Wu Kong, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Sons of the Forest—that are poised to become the next big TV or movie franchises, reflecting a trend of increasing live-action adaptations driven by the success of titles like The Last of Us and Minecraft.
Atari has acquired the IP rights to five Ubisoft games, including Child of Eden and Grow Home, and plans to re-release and expand these titles on modern platforms with new content and distribution channels, aiming to revive and evolve these classic franchises.
Warner Bros. Games has reorganized into four divisions focusing on Game of Thrones, Mortal Kombat, DC Universe, and an unnamed wizard game, following the closure of three studios and a shift away from live-service games, aiming to streamline development and revive key franchises.
Microsoft's recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard has given them ownership of a vast catalog of game franchises and IPs. Some notable titles include Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Diablo, Guitar Hero, Hearthstone, Overwatch, Spyro, Starcraft, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Warcraft, and Zork. With Microsoft now in control, fans are hopeful for the revival of beloved franchises such as Tenchu and King's Quest, as well as the exploration of new possibilities for the Warcraft IP beyond World of Warcraft.
Microsoft has officially acquired Activision Blizzard for $69 billion, bringing popular game franchises like Call of Duty, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft under Xbox's first-party umbrella. The acquisition expands Xbox's stable of IPs and opens up the possibility of reviving dormant franchises or creating sequels. Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick will remain in his position until the end of the year to assist with the transition.