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Xbox Leak Reveals Its New Highest-Earning Studio That Takes the Top Spot Among Its Companies

A new leak has reveals Xbox's new highest-earning studio which is now its number one money maker among the companies.

Player One

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred and Overwatch's resurgence reportedly drove Blizzard to its "first back-to-back years of growth" in almost 10 years

The power of Hello Kitty and K-Pop

GamesRadar

Blizzard is now the "top performing" Xbox studio, says internal emails — as the Overwatch-maker ends FY26 over-delivering on Microsoft's projections

In leaked emails verified by Windows Central, Blizzard President Johanna Faries celebrated the Xbox division's stunning return to growth, over-delivering on expectations ahead of Blizzcon 2026.

Windows Central

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"Today is a difficult day": So far, Xbox's cuts haven't targeted Blizzard (for now) — President Johanna Faries emails staff

The World of Warcraft and Overwatch maker seems to have largely been spared from Xbox's broader cuts, although the future remains uncertain.

Windows Central

Blizzard boss says "we're not Blizzard Games, we’re Blizzard Entertainment" and "near-term discussions" are underway to adapt "almost every one of our worlds"

Blizzard seemingly has big plans for upcoming game adaptations

Total Film

Blizzard turns 35, and the studio says it’s ready to rebuild and move forward

Blizzard President Johanna Faries on the studio's 35th anniversary, its "highly empowered" future with Xbox, and keeping Battle.net a "shining star" for all players.

Windows Central

Blizzard describes a "highly empowered" partnership with Xbox following its acquisition by Microsoft — supportive collaboration exists on both sides

Blizzard president Johanna Faries describes the studio’s relationship with Xbox as highly empowered, emphasizing support, communication, and creative agency following Microsoft’s acquisition.

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Blizzard has "exciting conversations" about TV show adaptations of its iconic games — but the bar is high with fierce competition

In an exclusive interview, Blizzard president Johanna Faries confirms “exciting conversations” about potential TV adaptations, but stresses that any project must meet the company’s high creative standards.

Windows Central

Diablo 2: Resurrected Expands with New Stash Tabs and Item Set for the Chinese Market

Is the launch of the game in China what the Diablo social media team was referring to when it said more chaos was ahead? Here's what you need to know.

Windows Central

My hopes for an Overwatch anime or Diablo horror movie are going strong as Blizzard president points out "we are Blizzard Entertainment, and not simply Blizzard Games"

"Our universes, our iconic IP can vector off into many interesting dynamic directions"

GamesRadar

Blizzard Entertainment president says 'there's a game for you' no matter what type of player you are

Johanna Faries took on her role as president of Blizzard Entertainment just over one year ago

The Independent UK

I spoke to Blizzard Entertainment President Johanna Faries on her first year in the job, and how Blizzard games like Warcraft and Overwatch are reaching for greater heights

Johanna Faries charted a course from the NFL, to Call of Duty, now to Blizzard. With her first year behind her, I wanted to get a glimpse at Blizzard's future.

Windows Central

Over 8 billion game hours were spent with Blizzard in 2024

Blizzard Entertainment's President shares some light-hearted statistics from her first year at the helm

Windows Central

Blizzard appoints former Call of Duty general manager as new president

Former Call of Duty general manager Johanna Faries is slated to become Blizzard's next president.

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Activision's Call of Duty general manager takes over as president of Blizzard

Johanna Faries will take the reins at Blizzard next week, following the surprise departure of Mike Ybarra and Microsoft's mass layoffs.

GamesRadar

Blizzard's new president is an Activision executive who oversaw Call of Duty

Johanna Faries will lead Blizzard while acknowledging "different gameplay experiences" from Activision's games

Windows Central

Former Call of Duty executive Johanna Faries is the new president of Blizzard Entertainment

Johanna Faries, a former Call of Duty executive at Activision Blizzard, is the new president of Blizzard Entertainment.

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