The Microsoft company has been fighting to secure the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. After their astonishing bid of over $69 billion to purchase the company, it’s been anything but a smooth process. Now, regulators are actively looking into this potential purchase and if Microsoft is given the green light. One of the biggest opposers to this deal going through is Sony. With the fear of losing out on Call of Duty, Microsoft has shown how committed they are to ensuring this IP won’t leave competitor platforms.
It’s been an uphill battle so far, but Microsoft has continued to boast contract deals that would ensure Call of Duty will be widely available. With this IP being the biggest component of the Activision Blizzard deal, Microsoft is cutting deals left and right. Outside of stating that they would want Call of Duty to be available not only on Xbox but other platforms, the company has signed some new contract deals. If you recall, it was just yesterday that Microsoft signed a 10-year contract deal with Boosteroid. Boosteroid is one of the largest independent cloud gaming services available.
Microsoft and Ubitus @ubituskk, a leading cloud gaming provider, have signed a 10-year partnership to stream Xbox PC Games as well as Activision Blizzard titles after the acquisition closes. Our commitment is to give more players, more choice.
With this deal, Microsoft will bring their Xbox PC games to the service for several years. It was also noted that this deal would include the likes of Call of Duty if the Activision Blizzard deal goes through. Now today, Microsoft has revealed a similar 10-year contract deal was signed with Ubitus. Phil Spencer revealed in a tweet today that the deal was reached, and again Call of
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