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Microsoft-Activision deal in jeopardy as Microsoft faces EU antitrust warning
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Microsoft-Activision deal in jeopardy as Microsoft faces EU antitrust warning

Microsoft faces yet another challenge over its acquisition of Activision. The EU is set file a charge sheet, objecting to the merger over antitrust issues.

Microsoft tells US court that its $69 billion Activision-Blizzard deal would greatly benefit gamers
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Microsoft tells US court that its $69 billion Activision-Blizzard deal would greatly benefit gamers

While countering claims by the US FTC that they potentially would stifle competition by not providing games that rival the Xbox, Microsoft claimed that they had offered to sign a legally-binding decree to provide "Call of Duty" games to rivals like Sony and Nintendo for a decade.

Microsoft faces lawsuit by a group of 10 gamers over its $69 billion acquisition deal with Activision
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Microsoft faces lawsuit by a group of 10 gamers over its $69 billion acquisition deal with Activision

The group of 10 gamers suing Microsoft for the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal allege that Microsoft’s monopoly will allow them to stifle competition, manipulate pricing, and make games run extremely badly on their competitor’s consoles like the PlayStation.

Call of Duty on Nintendo? Microsoft might agree to a 10-Year Call of Duty deal with Nintendo
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Call of Duty on Nintendo? Microsoft might agree to a 10-Year Call of Duty deal with Nintendo

Microsoft is promising that it won’t restrict access of other console makers and platforms to the Call of Duty franchise when it takes over Activision. This is to pacify the FTC or Federal Trade Commission and to get the acquisition approved.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 musings: 'If it ain't broke...' really doesn't cut it anymore
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 musings: 'If it ain't broke...' really doesn't cut it anymore

The Vicarious Visions-developed and Activision-published title released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X on 26 March, having already hit last-gen consoles last year

Crash Bandicoot: On the Run game to launch globally on 25 March for both Android and iOS users
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Crash Bandicoot: On the Run game to launch globally on 25 March for both Android and iOS users

The gameplay will also have glimpses from previous Crash Bandicoot games such as the land seen in Temple Ruins, Turtle Woods, Bear It and others.

Call of Duty 2021 game will be set in 1950s during Korean War: Report
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Call of Duty 2021 game will be set in 1950s during Korean War: Report

If the Korean War is indeed the milieu of the new title, it will be the first time that COD is focusing on the war.

Call of Duty: Warzone could soon be coming to mobile, suggests new Activision job listing
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Call of Duty: Warzone could soon be coming to mobile, suggests new Activision job listing

Activision put out a job advertisement for someone to work on “a new AAA mobile FPS” game in the Call of Duty franchise, which has triggered rumours that the game may soon launch on mobile phones

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War to be revealed worldwide on 26 August
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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War to be revealed worldwide on 26 August

Real scenes from the Cold War are shown in the Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War video released by Activision.

Call of Duty Mobile to receive two new multiplayer Modern Warfare maps soon: Report
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Call of Duty Mobile to receive two new multiplayer Modern Warfare maps soon: Report

The Terminal map is set at an airport and seems the same as the one from Modern Warfare 2

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare removes ‘OK’ gesture over concerns of it being used as hate symbol
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare removes ‘OK’ gesture over concerns of it being used as hate symbol

The 'OK' gesture was popular among players to celebrate the completion of a successful match but it is now replaced with an emote called 'crush.'

Call of Duty postpones new seasons and updates to make way for protesters 'to be seen and heard'
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Call of Duty postpones new seasons and updates to make way for protesters 'to be seen and heard'

While Modern Warfare season 4 was set to release today, Call of Duty: Mobile season 7 would have been released sometime later in the week.

Call of Duty new 'premium' version along with two games 'based on library IP' to debut this year
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Call of Duty new 'premium' version along with two games 'based on library IP' to debut this year

Apart from Call of Duty 2020, Activision will bring out World of Warcraft: Shadowlands and carry out 'regional testing' of new mobile games.

Call of Duty Mobile to soon introduce Rust map, here are some basic tips that will help you excel the game
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Call of Duty Mobile to soon introduce Rust map, here are some basic tips that will help you excel the game

Call of Duty Mobile is going to host an esports tournament in partnership with Sony Mobile, starting this Thursday.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare — Franchise's latest 'comeback' attempt offers mixed messages in the gritty but lacklustre world
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare — Franchise's latest 'comeback' attempt offers mixed messages in the gritty but lacklustre world

The new Modern Warfare brings plenty of tension and action, but there is a strong sense of restraint that previous titles don’t have.

Activision's latest Call of Duty: Modern Warfare reboot could be another billion-dollar hit
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Activision's latest Call of Duty: Modern Warfare reboot could be another billion-dollar hit

The game is a fresh take on the popular Modern Warfare sub-series of the Call of Duty franchise.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare drops loot boxes and opts for a battle pass
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare drops loot boxes and opts for a battle pass

All new base weapons and functional attachments in Modern Warfare can be unlocked through gameplay.

PUBG Mobile vs Call of Duty Mobile: Chicken Dinners aren't so enticing any more
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PUBG Mobile vs Call of Duty Mobile: Chicken Dinners aren't so enticing any more

Tencent, who is publishing both COD and PUBG, has done an incredible job at taking mobile gaming to the next level.

Call of Duty: Mobile is finally coming to Android and iOS on 1 October
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Call of Duty: Mobile is finally coming to Android and iOS on 1 October

Team Deathmatch and Battle Royale modes will be available on launch in Call of Duty: Mobile