Would Call of Duty Ever Go Xbox-Exclusive?
The gaming world may never quite be the same after the incredible and shocking announcement that Xbox is acquiring Activision Blizzard. Activision Blizzard is the publisher for massive franchises such as World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch. But it terms of sales, notoriety, and more, there is no franchise more important in this acquisition that Call of Duty.
Even in what is reported to be a down year for the shooter, Call of Duty: Vanguard was the best-selling game of 2021. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War took home the number two best-selling game in the year prior. The franchise has been one of the most played and beloved for the past decade and a half. However, there is a chance that this deal will cut off millions of players if Call of Duty goes exclusive.
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Activision Blizzard has been in the news for all the wrong reasons this year, as the company was sued by the state of California for creating and encouraging a "frat-boy like" culture of harassment towards females and members of the LGBT community. Xbox claimed that it wanted to evaluate its relationship with Activision Blizzard based on the disturbing news, but not many thought that would result in the company flat-out buying Activision Blizzard.
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer shared the news today in an Xbox Wire blog post. He welcomed the incredible teams and franchises to the Xbox family, and highlighted information about the new hierarchy. Once the deal is finalized in mid-2023, Activision Blizzard will report to Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer. Current Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick reportedly did not want Xbox to purchase, and there are reports that he will step down once the purchase is
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