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Microsoft Wants to Launch “Full Portfolio” of ZeniMax, Activision Blizzard Games on Game Pass Day One

Microsoft Wants to Launch “Full Portfolio” of ZeniMax, Activision Blizzard Games on Game Pass Day One

Call of Duty is still up in the air, but "back-end work" is going on for Activision Blizzard's other titles, according to Microsoft's Phil Spencer.

Next Call of Duty Potentially Coming in October – Rumor

Next Call of Duty Potentially Coming in October – Rumor

Initially leaked in 2022, the next Call of Duty is reportedly a sequel to Treyarch's Black Ops franchise and set during the Gulf War.

Call of Duty Developer Sledgehammer Games Reportedly Lays off Over 70 People

Call of Duty Developer Sledgehammer Games Reportedly Lays off Over 70 People

Sledgehammer Games is one of several studios across Microsoft's entire gaming division to be affected by widespread layoffs.

Bobby Kotick’s Decisions “Made Our Games Worse,” Says Former Call of Duty Dev

Bobby Kotick’s Decisions “Made Our Games Worse,” Says Former Call of Duty Dev

"In my first month it came out he threatened to have an employee killed," says former Demonware developer Christina Pollock.

Sony is Concerned Xbox Could “Leapfrog” PlayStation Following Activision Deal, as Per Leaked Internal Documents

Sony is Concerned Xbox Could “Leapfrog” PlayStation Following Activision Deal, as Per Leaked Internal Documents

Leaked documents reveal Sony is concerned about the "incredible strategic value" Activision's acquisition will provide to Microsoft.

Is Call of Duty’s Time Up?

Is Call of Duty’s Time Up?

Is it time for Call of Duty to move on?

Everything Wrong with Call of Duty

Everything Wrong with Call of Duty

Though there's plenty to like about Call of Duty games, at the same time, there's also no shortage of issues to find with how the series operates.

Call of Duty Will Not Have Any Content Exclusive to Xbox, Phil Spencer Reiterates

Call of Duty Will Not Have Any Content Exclusive to Xbox, Phil Spencer Reiterates

According to Xbox boss Phil Spencer, Call of Duty will have 100 percent content parity on all platforms.

Activision Has Mapped Out Call of Duty Releases Through 2027

Activision Has Mapped Out Call of Duty Releases Through 2027

"Right now, we have games planned out all the way through ’27 for the things that we’re working on," says Activision president Rob Kostich.

Microsoft’s 10-Year Agreement with Nintendo Covers All Future Activision Blizzard Releases

Microsoft’s 10-Year Agreement with Nintendo Covers All Future Activision Blizzard Releases

In recently submitted court documents, Microsoft stated that Nintendo has "a contractual right to obtain Activision content post-merger, including Call of Duty."

Microsoft’s 10-Year Agreement with PlayStation for Future Activision Games Only Covers Call of Duty

Microsoft’s 10-Year Agreement with PlayStation for Future Activision Games Only Covers Call of Duty

Other Activision franchises like Overwatch, Diablo, Crash Bandicoot, and more aren't guaranteed to release for PlayStation in the future.

Microsoft and Sony Sign “Binding” 10-Year Agreement to Keep Call of Duty on PlayStation

Microsoft and Sony Sign “Binding” 10-Year Agreement to Keep Call of Duty on PlayStation

"We look forward to a future where players globally have more choice to play their favorite games," says Xbox boss Phil Spencer.

Microsoft Says it’s Committed to Releasing Call of Duty on an “In-Development” Switch Successor

Microsoft Says it’s Committed to Releasing Call of Duty on an “In-Development” Switch Successor

Earlier this year, Microsoft signed a "binding" 10-year agreement with Nintendo to bring Call of Duty games to its platforms.

FTC, Xbox-Activision and Sony Fiasco – The Biggest Reveals You Probably Don’t Know

FTC, Xbox-Activision and Sony Fiasco – The Biggest Reveals You Probably Don’t Know

The Federal Trade Commission's trial against Microsoft and its acquisition of Activision Blizzard revealed some interesting things.

Activision Demanded Higher Revenue Share from Microsoft to Keep Releasing Call of Duty on Xbox

Activision Demanded Higher Revenue Share from Microsoft to Keep Releasing Call of Duty on Xbox

Activision only agreed to bring Call of Duty games to Xbox Series X/S after Microsoft agreed to an 80/20 revenue split.

Sony is Confident Call of Duty Will Remain on PlayStation Even if Microsoft Acquires Activision, According to Internal Email

Sony is Confident Call of Duty Will Remain on PlayStation Even if Microsoft Acquires Activision, According to Internal Email

PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan wrote in an internal email in January 2022 that he believes Microsoft's bid to acquire Activision is "not an Xbox exclusivity play at all."

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Approved by European Commission

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Approved by European Commission

Microsoft has committed to measures that “address the competition concerns" and "represent a significant improvement for cloud gaming."

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Blocked by CMA in UK

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Blocked by CMA in UK

The authority the deal would "would alter the future of the fast-growing cloud gaming market," leading to "less choice for UK gamers."

Nintendo Subpoenaed by FTC Over 10-Year Call of Duty Deal with Microsoft

Nintendo Subpoenaed by FTC Over 10-Year Call of Duty Deal with Microsoft

The FTC specifically subpoenaed Nintendo of America's Steve Singer for up to seven hours of testimony regarding the deal.

Microsoft Hasn’t Revealed Underlying Details on Call of Duty Deals with Nintendo and Nvidia – FTC

Microsoft Hasn’t Revealed Underlying Details on Call of Duty Deals with Nintendo and Nvidia – FTC

"Despite clearly intending to use these agreements in its defense, Microsoft has refused to produce underlying internal documents related to these agreements," the American agency says.