(Image credit: Microsoft)What you need to knowMicrosoft has created a dedicated webpage for its ongoing Activision Blizzard acquisition for $68.7 billion.Microsoft has dedicated a section of the company's website solely on information about its upcoming Activision Blizzard acquisition and explains why the deal would be beneficial to players, developers, and the wider gaming industry.The website (opens in new tab) contains a collection of updates from the company regarding the acquisition, quotes from Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer and Vice Chair and President Brad Smith, charts detailing the history of gaming revenue and the market, and a table listing the benefits of the acquisition.The company also argues it would benefit game creators with "better revenue and fair marketplace rules" and "greater flexibility in payment systems," while the game industry would benefit from more competition with Sony, Nintendo, and mobile.If the deal goes through, Microsoft would gain developers and games under Activision, Blizzard, and King."