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Call of Duty Mobile Will be Phased Out for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile – Microsoft

Call of Duty Mobile Will be Phased Out for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile – Microsoft

In the long term, Microsoft wants to slowly replace Call of Duty Mobile with the upcoming Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile.

Microsoft Says it Will Allow Sony to Put Call of Duty Games on PS Plus at Launch

Microsoft Says it Will Allow Sony to Put Call of Duty Games on PS Plus at Launch

Microsoft's offer to Sony includes the option to put Call of Duty games on PlayStation Plus day and date for the same duration as their Game Pass availability.

“It Makes Zero Business Sense to Take Call of Duty off of PlayStation,” Says Microsoft Exec

“It Makes Zero Business Sense to Take Call of Duty off of PlayStation,” Says Microsoft Exec

Microsoft's Rima Alaily says the amount of people who would switch from PlayStation to Xbox if Call of Duty went exclusive is "too small to hurt Sony’s ability to compete."

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Will Reportedly be Approved by EU Regulator

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Will Reportedly be Approved by EU Regulator

A new report claims that the European Commission is unlikely to ask Microsoft to divest any Activision Blizzard assets to approve the deal.

European Commission Pushes Back Decision Deadline for Xbox-Activision Deal to Late April

European Commission Pushes Back Decision Deadline for Xbox-Activision Deal to Late April

The EU regulator has pushed back the deadline for releasing a provisional decision regarding the deal to April 25.

Sony’s Current Call of Duty Deal with Activision Expires Next Year

Sony’s Current Call of Duty Deal with Activision Expires Next Year

Microsoft President Brad Smith says the new deal offered to Sony is better for PlayStation than the existing one.

Microsoft and Sony “Not Close” to a Deal Regarding Activision Blizzard

Microsoft and Sony “Not Close” to a Deal Regarding Activision Blizzard

After a recent hearing with the European Commission, a deal between Microsoft and Sony about Activision Blizzard is still "not close" to happening.

Microsoft to Defend Acquisition of Activision Blizzard to EU on February 21

Microsoft to Defend Acquisition of Activision Blizzard to EU on February 21

Microsoft is set to defend its acquisition of Activision Blizzard at a closed hearing with the European Commission slated for February 21.

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick Will Not Step Down if Microsoft Acquisition isn’t Approved – Rumour

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick Will Not Step Down if Microsoft Acquisition isn’t Approved – Rumour

A new report has claimed that Bobby Kotick will "absolutely remain" at Activision Blizzard as CEO should the company's proposed Microsoft deal fall through.

Xbox-Activision Deal Should Close by Mid-May, UK Regulator “Knows it Has a Losing Legal Argument” – Analysts

Xbox-Activision Deal Should Close by Mid-May, UK Regulator “Knows it Has a Losing Legal Argument” – Analysts

Industry analysts believe the UK's CMA "accelerated its formal objection to the deal and proposed remedies in order to step in front of the FTC and gain bragging rights."

Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition Could “Harm Gamers”, UK Regulator Says

Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition Could “Harm Gamers”, UK Regulator Says

The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority says the deal could potentially lead to "higher prices, fewer choices, or less innovation."

Microsoft Reportedly Expects UK Regulator to Oppose Activision Blizzard Acquisition

Microsoft Reportedly Expects UK Regulator to Oppose Activision Blizzard Acquisition

Microsoft reportedly expects the UK's CMA to follow in the European Commission and the FTC's footsteps in expressing concerns over its proposed Activision acquisition.

Activision Blizzard to Pay $35 Million as Part of Settlement with US SEC

Activision Blizzard to Pay $35 Million as Part of Settlement with US SEC

As part of the US SEC's investigation of Activision Blizzard, the gaming giant has agreed to pay $35 million as part of a settlement.

European Union Issues Warning to Microsoft About its Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

European Union Issues Warning to Microsoft About its Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The European Union has issued an antitrust warning to Microsoft over its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Activision Exec Defends Xbox Deal, Says The Last of Us’ HBO Success Proves Competition Concerns Are Unfounded

Activision Exec Defends Xbox Deal, Says The Last of Us’ HBO Success Proves Competition Concerns Are Unfounded

"In gaming, Sony is 'the first of us' - and they will be just fine without the FTC’s protection," says Activision's Lulu Cheng Meservey.

Microsoft Likely to Receive EU Antitrust Warning Over Activision Acquisition

Microsoft Likely to Receive EU Antitrust Warning Over Activision Acquisition

A new report claims that the European Commission is likely to pose antitrust objections to Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

UK Regulatory Body Extending Investigation into Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Eight Weeks

UK Regulatory Body Extending Investigation into Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Eight Weeks

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has announced that it is extending its deadline to investigate the deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard.

No Current “Substantive” Settlement Talks with Microsoft Over Activision Blizzard Deal, Says FTC

No Current “Substantive” Settlement Talks with Microsoft Over Activision Blizzard Deal, Says FTC

The United States' Federal Trade Commission says it's not had any "substantive" talks with Microsoft regarding a settlement for the lawsuit.

Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition is Facing a New Lawsuit by Gamers

Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition is Facing a New Lawsuit by Gamers

Gamers have now thrown their hat in the ring to try and stop Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard by filing a lawsuit against the company.

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 is Bringing Back the Ability to Buy Complete Loadouts at Buy Stations

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 is Bringing Back the Ability to Buy Complete Loadouts at Buy Stations

Players will likely have an easier time getting their hands on complete loadouts in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 with this new update.