Call of Duty

Perhaps the biggest acquisition for Microsoft in this deal is that it now owns the Call of Duty brand - the brand that accounted for seven of the top 10 best-selling games of the 2010s. Call of Duty is an unstoppable force, and now that it has expanded into mobile and free-to-play with Call of Duty Mobile and Warzone, the ceiling is now that much higher.

World of Warcraft/Warcraft

World of Warcraft is one of the most beloved and popular MMORPGs of all time and has been a second home to millions around the world since it launched in 2004. As of 2017, it had grossed over $9 billion dollars and continues to see support in the form of expansions, patches, classic versions, and more. Could this acquisition mean we will get World of Warcraft on Xbox in the future? Only time will tell.

Diablo

Is there any gameplay loop more perfect than Diablo? Kill, loot, upgrade, repeat. This formula was one for the ages and everything just felt so right. While fans have been playing Diablo III for years now, many have turned their gaze towards Diablo IV, which recently got delayed and has no set release date.

Overwatch

The key to Overwatch's success was not simply the gameplay - which itself is wonderful - but everything surrounding it. The self-proclaimed hero shooter created a cast of characters that felt so real and gave them backstories and personality the shone through. We've been waiting for Overwatch 2 for some time now, and hopefully Microsoft will help make it cross the finish line in style.

Starcraft

Since 1998, StarCraft has captivated the world with its sci-fi story and legendary multiplayer. While its been a while since we've received a new entry, 2017 did see the release of StarCraft: Remastered.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater

Fans of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater were recently treated to a remake of the first two games in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 and it introduced this particular world of skating to a whole new generation. Many are hoping for other releases to be remade in this fashion, and maybe Microsoft will make that happen.

Spyro the Dragon

Spyro was once one of the most iconic platformers on PlayStation, and now Microsoft owns the rights to the adorable purple dragon who is simply trying to save his kind.

Skylanders

Despite featuring Spyro, Skylanders grew into its own success story in the toys-to-life genre. Even though that phase - which also saw the likes of Disney Infinity - came and went, Microsoft now has a potential way to bring some form of it back.

Hearthstone

Card games are a dime-a-dozen these days but Hearthstone was one of the ones to bring the genre to the next generation. Not only did it build upon the lore of Warcraft, but it had such a sense of style and charm that begged for you to play just one more round.

Guitar Hero

Who doesn't remember the glorious nights of rocking out with your friends and some plastic instruments. Guitar Hero defined a generation and took it by storm. Unfortunately, much like Skylanders, this part of gaming has gone dormant. Hopefully, in some form, we will see an encore with Microsoft in charge.

Crash Bandicoot

Many screamed to the skies that they wanted to see the return of Crash Bandicoot, and their dream came true in the form of not only a remastered collection, but a brand new entry in Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. Now that Microsoft owns the once-PlayStation exclusive IP, we could see a future where he spins his way onto Xbox Game Pass once more.

Candy Crush

People may joke about Candy Crush, but it has become one of the highest-grossing and most-played mobile games in all time. With over 2.7 billion downloads and King reportedly earning over $1 million per day, Candy Crush was the perfect mix for success.

Geometry Wars

Geometry Wars was a defining game for many who were part of the Xbox 360 generation. This multi-directional shooter video game was a sight to behold and was a perfect one to chase the highest scores to one-up your friends.