Call of Duty is debuting on Nintendo devices after the company signed a 10-year binding contract with the creators of Xbox. Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith recently made an official announcement on Twitter. The arrangement aims to expand access to Call of Duty for more players using Nintendo devices, including all features and playable content.
The contract between Microsoft and Nintendo was reportedly achieved after proper negotiations. Microsoft announced the deal's success as a reflection of their intent to create more competition in the market by providing access to Xbox Games and Activision titles on more supported devices and platforms.
Here is a detailed look at Nintendo's handshake with the Xbox proprietor.
Activision's acquisition by Microsoft has been a hot topic in the community and even gained the Federal Trade Association's (FTC) attention. Microsoft announced plans to acquire Activision Blizzard for approximately $70 billion around a year ago. The FTC launched a lawsuit, citing that the makers of Xbox could easily hinder competitors after acquiring one of the largest video game franchises.
Microsoft and Nintendo got on board after successfully negotiating the terms and finalizing a 10-year contract. The deal will give Nintendo access to Call of Duty titles and enable all end users to experience the popular Activision series with equal access to all features and content.
The announcement also cites that Nintendo will receive the Call of Duty titles on the same day as Xbox, making the title more accessible. Furthermore, the Tweet outlines that Microsoft will attempt to introduce Xbox Games to more supported platforms. This agreement could be the start of a larger integration where players can enjoy
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