Earlier today, Microsoft announced its intended acquisition of Activision Blizzard for a total of almost $70 billion, making it the biggest acquisition in gaming history if the sale goes through. The surprise announcement comes after months of controversy for Activision Blizzard, which began with a lawsuit from the state of California over the company's alleged culture of harassment.

The official announcement of the acquisition said that "Bobby Kotick will continue to serve as CEO of Activision Blizzard," though insider reports have suggested Kotick will leave the company once the deal goes through.

For now, Kotick is still the head of Activision Blizzard, and has sent out a message to all staff about the upcoming acquisition, as reported by The Verge: