Xbox shops bulk Hollywood rights deal worth $300 million-plus
Puck’s Matthew Belloni reports that Microsoft’s Xbox division is quietly pitching Hollywood on a package of more than a dozen game franchises, including Halo, World of Warcraft, Elder Scrolls, and Diablo, for a single studio or streamer.
Why it matters. Microsoft gains pricing leverage by bundling its Activision-swelled IP library rather than licensing titles piecemeal, forcing streamers to bid on a package instead of cherry-picking franchises.
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