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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.

Microsoft Says it Will Sign Call of Duty Deals with More Companies in the Coming Weeks

Microsoft Says it Will Sign Call of Duty Deals with More Companies in the Coming Weeks

The company has so far signed binding 10-year agreements with the likes of Nintendo and Nvidia for future Call of Duty titles.

Microsoft’s Call of Duty Offer to PlayStation Will “Irreparably Harm Competition and Innovation” – Sony 

Microsoft’s Call of Duty Offer to PlayStation Will “Irreparably Harm Competition and Innovation” – Sony 

Sony remains staunch in its stance that Microsoft's Call of Duty deal for PlayStation will do more harm than good.

Sony Says Microsoft Could Sabotage Call of Duty on PlayStation with Late-Game or Post-Launch Bugs

Sony Says Microsoft Could Sabotage Call of Duty on PlayStation with Late-Game or Post-Launch Bugs

"Even if such degradations could be swiftly detected, any remedy would likely be too late, by which time the gaming community would have lost confidence in PlayStation," Sony says.

Sony’s Jim Ryan Doesn’t Want New Call of Duty Deal, Only to Block Activision Blizzard Acquisition

Sony’s Jim Ryan Doesn’t Want New Call of Duty Deal, Only to Block Activision Blizzard Acquisition

Activision Blizzard EVP/CCO Lulu Cheng Meservey reveals the SIE President and CEO said this on February 21st in Brussels.

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."

Call of Duty 2024 Could be Cross-Gen – Rumour

Call of Duty 2024 Could be Cross-Gen – Rumour

Though plans may have changed internally, a new report claims next year's Call of Duty game could also be available on last-gen consoles.

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 Signs “Binding” 10-Year Agreement with Nintendo for Call of Duty with “Full Feature and Content Parity”

Microsoft Signs “Binding” 10-Year Agreement with Nintendo for Call of Duty with “Full Feature and Content Parity”

"We are committed to providing long term equal access to Call of Duty on other gaming platforms," the company says.