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Microsoft Tells US FTC It Doesn’t Know When Call of Duty Was Released, Why Franchise Is Special: Report

Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard has caused speculation about the availability of Call of Duty on Sony’s PlayStation. In January of last year, Microsoft announced its $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, which included iconic franchises like Call of Duty, Warcraft, and Candy Crush.

However, The Verge reports that Microsoft’s lawyers are now claiming ignorance regarding the significance and release date of Call of Duty.

In response to the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit opposing the Activision Blizzard deal, Microsoft’s 37-page reply includes a statement denying knowledge of industry perceptions, original release dates, launch schedules, and allocation of resources for Call of Duty.

The FTC argued that Microsoft’s acquisition would stifle competition in the gaming console and cloud-gaming market, to which Microsoft defended its promise to expand the availability of Call of Duty, even on platforms like the Nintendo Switch.

According to The Verge, Microsoft and Nintendo have agreed to continue supporting Call of Duty on Nintendo platforms for 10 years after the acquisition, and a similar offer has been extended to Sony. Sony has not yet responded to the offer.

 

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