'Call of Duty' to stay on PlayStation for at least another decade despite Microsoft's Activision Blizzard

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Microsoft and Sony have reached a deal to keep the popular video game franchise Call of Duty (CoD) on PlayStation consoles for at least another decade, even after Microsoft completes its USD 69 billion purchase of CoD publisher Activision Blizzard.

The agreement ends more than a year of failed negotiations between the two tech giants over the fate of Call of Duty, which is typically the best-selling game of each year and has a loyal fan base across both platforms.

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Microsoft strikes 10-year deal to bring 'Call of Duty' to Nintendo hardware

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Microsoft has struck a deal with Nintendo to bring the popular Call of Duty series to Nintendo consoles for the next 10 years. Microsoft's gaming chief Phil Spencer shared the news on Twitter. But the deal is dependent on the US Federal Trade Commission's approval of its planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard (the publishers of Call of Duty). Both parties hope to finalize the deal in the middle of 2023. But different government bodies have expressed issues with the merger, citing monopoly concerns.

The company is also willing to strike a similar deal with Sony to ensure future Call of Duty games will come out on the same date on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Microsoft has also confirmed with CNET that it struck a similar 10-year deal to keep Call of Duty on Valve's Steam service.

You can play as Snoop Dogg on 'Call of Duty' next month

Activision Blizzard recently announced a new Operator Bundle coming to Call of Duty: Mobile, Vanguard, and Warzone featuring rapper Snoop Dogg. The world-famous musician will be coming to Call of Duty: Mobile first on April 1, just in time for the game's third season. His character will be available through a special Lucky Draw. You'll get Snoop wearing a flashy gold embroidered outfit and a gold-plated Legendary SMG.

On Vanguard and Warzone, Snoop Dogg's character won't be in that gold suit. Instead, he'll be wearing a sleek coat and gold chain. There will be 10 items (three exclusive to Vanguard) included in the Snoop Dogg Operator Bundle. It comes with its own progression track. This bundle is launching on April 19.

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'Call of Duty' to get 'Attack on Titan' bundle on Jan. 20

What you get with the 'Attack on Titan — Levi Edition" bundle (Source: Activision)

Fans of the anime series Attack on Titan can carry that love to Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone Pacific. The titles are getting a new "Attack on Titan — Levi Edition" bundle on January 20. The tracer pack will come with 10 items, including new weapon blueprints, emblem customization options, and themed skin. 

The Daniel Yatsu operator can be dressed in a Survey Corps uniform, similar to the characters in the anime (which is now in its final season). It's designed specifically after the gear worn by Captain Levi Ackerman (thus the name of the bundle). While that costume only works with Daniel Yatsu, the rest of the Attack on Titan cosmetics can be used by any operator. 

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