Why gaming is the new Big Tech battleground

It's seen as a long-term strategy for reaching a huge, new global audience. Microsoft’s $75billion move on games publisher Activision Blizzard will greatly add to forces that have already been reshaping the gaming industry, leading to the creation of ever-larger gaming empires. Will it be seen as a crucial acquisition at a time that hype surrounding immersive online experiences is rapidly growing? Richard Waters and Leo Lewis explore why the purchase of Activision could trigger an overhaul of the industry.