Activision Blizzard and Google Sign Esports, Cloud Deals

Activision Blizzard and Google announced today a multi-year strategic relationship to power new player experiences. Google Cloud will serve as the preferred provider for Activision Blizzard’s game hosting infrastructure and YouTube as its exclusive streaming partner worldwide, excluding China, for live broadcasts of its esports leagues and events — including Overwatch League, Call of Duty League, Hearthstone Esports, and more.