Blur was one of the most fun racing games of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 generations, and, alongside titles like MotorStorm, proved to be the multiplayer racer of choice for players looking for a fun, arcadey experience beyond Mario Kart.ĭespite a decent critical reception, Blur performed poorly commercially, but we reckon it’s primed for a comeback in a market dominated by fun multiplayer games. What do you get if you combine the fast-paced street races of Project Gotham Racing with the chaotic power-ups and weapons of Mario Kart? I’ll tell you exactly what you get - an underappreciated gem of a racing game that’s slowly rotting away in Activision’s expansive back catalogue. So, with that in mind, here are six Activision franchises we’d like to make a comeback under the leadership of big Phil Spencer.

Xbox, on the other hand, has shown that it’s not afraid to revive older franchises, like Perfect Dark and Fable. Activision Blizzard has become very focused on only a few core franchises in recent years, with most of its development teams working on Call of Duty, Diablo, and Overwatch right now. However, the news has also got us thinking about all of the dormant IP that Activision has in its back catalogue, just waiting to be resurrected. But consolidation is rarely good for the consumer in most cases, and no matter what Microsoft says, this acquisition is entirely in the name of chasing profit. Is it a good thing for us as the players? That, so far, is unclear - it’s likely to mean even more games coming to Xbox Game Pass, which means better value for money if the monthly subscription remains the same price.

If you thought the Bethesda acquisition was big, this one is massive. Have you heard the news? Microsoft just decided to throw a load of its money on the table, and agree to buy Activision Blizzard for a whopping $68.7 billion.

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