Microsoft and Nintendo agree to bring Call of Duty to Switch consoles
Call of Duty is coming to Nintendo Switch!
Ant Stonelake
Microsoft cut 10,000 jobs, affecting 5% of the workforce of the tech giant
There could be unseen ramifications for Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard.
Ant Stonelake
Five things that will shape the esports industry in 2023
From the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal to the Olympics, here are five key events that will shape the industry’s future.
Rohan
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Microsoft enters 10-year commitment with Nintendo over Call of Duty
Microsoft has announced that it has entered a “10-year commitment” with Nintendo to bring Call of Duty to the platform.
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Raviprakash Rao
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Brazil becomes latest market to approve Microsoft acquisition of Activision-Blizzard
The deal is set to become official in June 2023.
Ant Stonelake
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Two Age of Empires streamers have been locked in a match for over 56 hours
What’s the longest ranked game you’ve ever had? Is it longer than 56 hours?
Michael Hassall
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Call of Duty titles could no longer be released annually to reignite “franchises’ fortunes”
Bloomberg reports that “high-level Activision employees” are looking to move away from Call of Duty’s annual release schedule in an attempt to reignite the “franchise’s fortunes.”
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James Bassett
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Xbox head Phil Spencer assures Call of Duty fans series will be on Playstation
Finally a clear answer – Call of Duty will remain on Sony consoles for the foreseeable future.
Dustin Steiner
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Will Overwatch 2 and Call of Duty be on Playstation following Microsoft buyout?
With the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, fans are worried about exclusivity and the games on PS5.
Dustin Steiner
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Bobby Kotick To Remain Activision-Blizzard CEO During Ownership Transition
Microsoft are allowing Bobby Kotick to stay on as CEO of Activision-Blizzard while they work through the transition phase of their $70 billion acquisition.
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James Bassett
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